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A new report published by the Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) has concluded that using sustainably sourced timber panelised MMC methods to build new homes rather than masonry products can reduce the carbon impact of construction.

Glasgow's City Centre Task Force (CCTF) has announced plans to review the current model and concept of the 'Style Mile' - Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets - in the face of retail trends and increase in vacant units and sites that indicate the need to move to a mixed-use model in all town and

A total of 64 homes in the city’s Hilltown area could benefit from window replacements if Dundee City Council approves tenders next week. Over £558,000 worth of renewals to window and external doors would be carried out to properties with work starting as early as May this year.

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has provided an update in its engagement with Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) after the landlord identified weaknesses in its management of gas safety. In an updated engagement plan published this week, the Regulator notes the action plan outlined by CVHA

Proposals for 25 new flats and a Lidl store in Alexandria have been lodged with West Dunbartonshire Council’s planning department.

Property developer HBD is to work with Aberdeen City Council on delivering high quality, energy efficient homes in the Bridge of Don. Construction of 536 council houses will begin this week on a 56-acre site at Cloverhill in the north of Aberdeen.

Glasgow-based Wellhouse Housing Association (WHA) has been awarded £3,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal, which will be used to ensure residents are well cared for throughout the harsher winter months. WHA, which owns 798 good quality rented homes and factors a further 52 on behalf of ot

The Scottish Government’s ‘A New Deal for Tenants’ consultation paper must represent equally the views of landlords and tenants, according to property firm DJ Alexander. The firm said that landlords and property investors are increasingly concerned that the current consultation is

The average price of a property in Scotland fell by more than £3,000 in December from a record high the previous month, the latest provisional statistics from the UK House Price Index (HPI) has shown.

Glasgow City Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to develop a strategy that seeks to improve digital housing services, tackle digital exclusion, use technology and enhance the collection, analysis and display of housing data. 

Property development and construction group Cruden has taken an important strategic step to combine its construction businesses across the Central Belt of Scotland.

The number of new homes built in Scotland has fallen to the lowest level for more than 70 years, according to new analysis, and Riverside Scotland has issued a call to housing associations to play their part in reducing the slide. With the impact of Covid on the housebuilding industry, the number of

Thousands of council tenants are set to benefit from a multi-million-pound investment in North Lanarkshire Council’s housing stock.

The historic Midlothian village of Roslin is the setting for a new development by Cala Homes (East). 

Affordable home and support service organisation Link Group has published a Sustainable Technology Strategy aimed at improving sustainability across the company’s digital infrastructure. The strategy, which has been developed by Link’s Digital Services team and incorporates themes from t