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Housebuilder Cruden has reached one of its strongest periods, reaching a development pipeline worth over £1 billion, entry into new markets and ongoing investments.  Cruden has a pipeline of more than 3,500 homes across Scotland, with forecast revenues going over £1bn and an almost

Social housing contractor McTaggart Construction has donated £25,000 to the homelessness charity, Simon Community Scotland, which forms part of its charitable giving programme to mark its 80th anniversary.  The donation will aid several of Simon Community Scotland’s initiatives with

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction firm, Bancon Group, has gained two national awards at the Scottish Home Awards on 18 June and the cHeRries Awards, in recognition of its people development across the group and affordable housing.  At the cHeRries Awards, which took place on 18

Moray Council achieved a double victory at the TPAS Scotland’s National Good Practice Awards (NGPA Awards). 

Up to 2,000 households could receive funding to enter the property ladder through the shared-equity scheme, the First Homes Fund, with applications having now opened. 

The newly relaunched Scottish property management company, ninetyOne, has laid out plans for major expansion, aiming for 4,000 additional homes under management within a two-year period.   Based in Glasgow, the company is positioning itself for growth in the new build sector with intention

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) is celebrating a triple success at the 2026 Scottish Home Awards after being named ‘Housing Association of the Year’ for the second consecutive year and receiving two further prestigious awards. The awards, which recognise excellence and innovation acr

Investment worth £350,000 has begun in the Craigheads area of Barrhead, as part of a pilot project to help improve the wellbeing of residents through targeted improvements in the surrounding area, local services and community engagement.

Projects supporting people most at risk of social isolation and loneliness have had their funding extended until March 2027. A total of £1.05 million will help 52 organisations provide group and community activities, warm spaces, and opportunities for people to come together for a meal or othe

CCG (Scotland) gained three accolades at this year’s Scottish Home Awards on 18 June 2026, including being named as the inaugural winner of ‘Affordable Housebuilder of the Year.' This accolade reflects on its ongoing delivery of affordable homes at scale alongside its response to the nee

A Govan resident who is helping to transform local streets has been commended on a national level, with Govan Housing Group celebrating his success at the TPAS Scotland 2026 National Good Practice Awards. The resident, David Wright, was selected as the runner-up for the ‘Alan Ferguson Tenant o

Longniddry has been named Housing Development of the Year (Large Private Sale) For the Scottish Home Awards 2026. The development in East Lothian, which has been delivered by Cruden Homes and Places for People was commended for its place-making, design and its input towards developing a new communit

The annual CIH Scotland Housing Awards, sponsored by Aico, are now open for entries, recognising the creativity, passion and innovation of the individuals, organisations and projects that have made a difference to tenants, customers and communities throughout the year.

Activity designed to address Argyll and Bute’s housing emergency, which is already delivering tangible results and unlocking future housing supply, has been highlighted in a new report. Since the Housing Emergency was declared in June 2023, sustained partnership working has enhanced action acr

Ark Housing Association has been named winner of the Regional Small-Scale Project (<£250k) of the Year at the Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards 2026, in recognition of its impactful Bracken Road retrofit project in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire.