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In a move away from its traditional commercial office sector projects, fit-out and refurbishment specialist GHI Contracts has been appointed to work in partnership with Blackwood Homes for the remodelling of MacLehose Court in Greenock. GHI will assist Blackwood in providing 22 one and two-bedroom h

Demolition day arrived for a number of properties on Meiklefield Road in Dingwall to make way for the development of 14 new homes.  Central Demolition has set up on site and is carrying out pre-demolition works to odd numbered properties from 1 to 23.

Council tenants in North Lanarkshire are being encouraged to provide their views on the quality of the housing services they receive as part of the local authority's tenant satisfaction survey. During July and August, tenants are being randomly selected to take part in the telephone survey and will

Scourie Community Development Company (SCDC) is asking residents of Scourie to complete a survey to inform what housing is needed in the area.  In partnership with the Communities Housing Trust, and with funding from the Rural & Islands Housing Fund and the Scottish Land Fund, the survey re

Blairtummock Housing Association has named one of its play parks The Lily Wilson Play Park in honour of the 100th birthday of one of its tenants.

As society resumes some of its former rhythms, people are keener than ever to embrace the benefits of local amenities. In this article, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, takes a closer look at the enduring popularity of urban living. As the UK’s vaccinat

Plans for an additional payment for some unpaid carers are being considered by the Scottish Parliament’s social justice and social security committee. The Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill will double the Carer’s Allowance Supplement (CAS) to be paid in December. It will

A search for 129 local community heroes has been launched by the Scottish Parliament.

The £20 increase in Universal Credit brought in during the coronavirus pandemic should be made permanent, according to senior politicians at the UK’s four parliaments.

National homelessness charity Scottish Churches Housing Action (SCHA) has taken the decision to close following a "challenging" few years. Back in 2018, the organisation partnered up with Recycling First, Fresh Start and East Lothian Council to launch a new venture to provid

The Scottish Government has been urged to reopen its First Home Fund after new figures highlighted the continuing demand for support for those looking to buy a new home but struggling with deposits. The Help to Buy (Scotland) Monitoring Information Report 2020-2021 has highlighted that the Help

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has acquired land at the former Garnqueen Farm in Glenboig for the development of 535 new homes.

O'DonnellBrown Architects has continued its work with children's charity Barnardo's with an application for new homes for young people in Stirling. An application for five homes has been filed with the local authority for the latest Gap Homes project, offering bespoke supported living accommodation

Southside Housing Association has submitted plans to Glasgow City Council to build flats at the site of a disused church at Mosspark Boulevard. A new block containing 35 apartments is proposed for land currently occupied by the former Mosspark United Church at Ladybank Drive.

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) will launch its latest report today which aims to increase understanding of how living in the private rented sector affects wellbeing. Featuring voices and experiences of 53 tenants from across the UK, 'Health and Wellbeing in t