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A property factoring company is calling for tighter regulation around homeowners’ float funds, warning that a lack of independent verification could leave customers exposed if money held on their behalf is not properly managed. The Scottish Government has committed to a full review of the Prop

Gavin Smith FCIH has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president after a closely fought election period. The service manager at Fife Council was elected ahead of fellow candidates Katrina Henshaw, Lee Buss-Blair, Nic Bliss and Richard K

Milnbank Housing Association (MHA) has appointed Craig Boyle as its new director of housing and community initiatives, a key leadership role focused on strengthening services for tenants, supporting communities and helping shape MHA’s future direction. Craig’s appointment follows an open

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has expanded its already extensive community support provision by launching a new in-house estates team to help with minor environmental tasks around its neighbourhoods. Delivered in response to tenant feedback, the team will be the frontline in making sur

Construction firm GRAHAM has marked the handover of a 321-apartment purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow city centre ahead of the 2026/27 academic year. The £38 million development on St Vincent Street has been delivered on behalf of Artisan Real Estate and Housing

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for reforms to affordable housing developments to ensure housing associations have greater influence over Section 75 Agreements in order to speed up the delivery of new homes.

The average price of a property in Scotland reached £196,000 in May 2026, an increase of 4.4% since the same period last year.

Calton was on target for sporting fun after archery became the curtain-raiser for this month’s Commonwealth Games.

The National House-Building Council (NHBC) and single-family rental (SFR) homes provider Alvesta Living Group have confirmed a close commercial partnership.

In a new bid to enhance Aberdeen's Granite Mile, plans for six new “executive suites” above a Union Street bank have been unveiled. 

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcement to remove the 5% VAT on electricity bills has been welcomed by Consumer Scotland, Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and the charity, Independent Age, but calls have also been made for additional measures to boost

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau has seen growing demand for its services, with a 29% rise in the amount of clients over the last three years and it has also achieved the best possible outcome in an audit for an accreditation. 

Stand Property, which is part of the Coulters Group, has appointed Harry Crombie as director, in a bid to boost the business's lettings activity in its Edinburgh and St Andrews offices and drive growth in the East of Scotland. Crombie has more than a decade of senior lettings experience, with his ca

Jim White, who devoted 70 years to a well-established homeless charity in Glasgow, has died aged 90. The Wayside Club was established in 1932 to meet the needs of the homeless and those suffering from hardship, addiction to alcohol or gambling.

CCG (Scotland) has commenced Phase 2 of the Athletes’ Village development in Glasgow’s East End, breaking ground on the construction of 58 new affordable homes for mid-market rent, specifically for households on low to middle incomes. Funded by socially conscious investor Thriving Invest