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Property website Zoopla has announced plans to overhaul its rental adverts to ban posts which refuse to take renters on housing benefits. The move comes after the National Housing Federation found one in ten adverts on the Zoopla website specified "no DSS" (Department for Social Security) or "no hou

The improvement in Fife Council’s planning service has been recognised by the Scottish Government. Planning minister Kevin Stewart told the economy, tourism, strategic planning and transportation committee today that “considerable progress has been made since the introduction of the Plan

Scotland’s housing minister is to seek a meeting with the UK Government regarding the introduction of its ‘Right to Rent’ scheme after the High Court in London ruled the law was in breach of human rights legislation. Under the ‘Right to Rent’ law, landlords are faced wi

Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has been awarded a nationally recognised letting qualification. Irene Callander, DGHP’s property officer – Novantie – achieved the qualification, which is a key part of the Letting Agent Code of Practice.

An innovative pilot project has launched in a bid to make Ellon of one Scotland’s most efficient towns. Energy Efficient Ellon (EEE) is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Aberdeen-based social enterprise Scarf and aims to bridge the knowledge gap stopping owner occupiers from m

The berthing of the iconic Clyde steamer TS Queen Mary in Govan could have benefits for the wider community, Elderpark Housing has said. HRH The Princess Royal has become Royal Patron of the charity Friends of TS Queen Mary which is restoring the iconic Clyde steamer– making it a near neighbou

The collapse of energy supplier Our Power sent a shockwave through the Scottish housing sector. Prop-tech entrepreneur Stephen Henesy of Helpthemove believes technology and utilities are still key to unlocking new revenue streams for housing associations looking to benefit their tenants. The failure

The LGBT Youth Commission on Housing and Homelessness is to offer free multi-agency training for 20 cross-sector professionals to raise awareness of LGBT young people’s experiences of homelessness and abuse. Funded by Scottish Government, the commission is a group of young people from across S

Albyn Housing Society has partnered with national housebuilder Barratt Homes to bring 95 quality homes to the people of Inverness. The partnership will run until March 2020 and will concentrate on the Culloden West site in Stratton, Inverness.

Housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer Stewart Milne Group has unveiled two key non-executive additions to its Board. Clive Fenton and Martyn Everett have been appointed as non-executive directors, following the retirement of Tim Redburn and Hugh Mackay.

New housing developments built in city centres have the potential to stimulate 50% more economic growth than similar developments located at urban fringes, according to a new report. The study, conducted by KPMG’s specialist Infrastructure, Building and Construction team, raises questions for

A woodland in the Highlands is the first in the country to become Dementia Friendly. Scotland’s walking charity Paths for All has helped Evanton Community Woodland to become accessible for people living with dementia.

Six of Cloch Housing Association’s customer service staff have passed their recent Omfax Repair Reporting Course with flying colours. Designed to improve the skills and knowledge of front line staff who take and monitor reactive repairs, this comprehensive online course proved challenging and

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has secured planning permission from Glasgow City Council for the provision of 204 new homes in Broomhouse on the outskirts of Glasgow. The next phase of development will comprise a range of two, three and four bedroom styles of homes across two parcels of land off Muirhe

A Community Benefit Society working to end the housing crisis by providing affordable and emergency housing to people who need it most is launching the second round of its secure property-based financing arrangement. Providing an “ethical alternative to buy-to-let”, Reap from Equfund see