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A major new housing development of more than 180 homes has taken a step forward in Dundonald, with fresh proposals now submitted to South Ayrshire Council. Hope Consultancy Ltd has lodged plans covering the next three phases of a wider masterplan for land at Kilmarnock Road and Tarbolton Road. The D

A national campaign calling on all political parties in Scotland to commit to ending all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040 will be launched today by Crisis Scotland. Targets with The Road to Ending Homelessness align with the Scottish Government’s long-term ambition to ensure ther

Homes for Scotland has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, which celebrate excellence across the country’s homebuilding industry. This year’s programme builds on the theme of the trade body's public campaign, with many of its members demonstrating how 'Homes Build Futures' for

A new UK specialist consultancy for the living sector has been launched to support developers, investors and operators across the full build to rent (BTR) lifecycle. Build to rent developments deliver greater security for households and investors than traditional buy to let properties. As renting be

The Scottish Government will make £5.4 million available to support lower income households dependent on oil to heat their home from next month, energy secretary Gillian Martin has said. The funding is in addition to the £4.5m of support announced by the UK government for Scottish househ

Legislation to support cladding remediation in Scotland through a tax charged on the construction of certain new residential properties has been approved by the Scottish Parliament in the face of warnings over its market impact from a Holyrood committee. Set to come into force from April 2028,

The role of Scottish timber in supporting the circular economy and delivering sustainable homes has been recognised by the Irish government during a St Patrick’s Day visit to Alexanders Timber Design (ATD) in Irvine, part of Irish-owned Glennon Brothers. Ireland’s minister with responsib

Bield has shared its deep sadness to learn of the passing of its former board member, Margaret Moore. Margaret was a highly respected and valued member of the board, remembered for her warmth, insight and longstanding commitment to improving housing and support services across Scotland.

The Salvation Army is calling on political parties in Scotland to identify clear priorities for reducing drug deaths after newly released figures revealed an 8% increase in suspected deaths during 2025. According to the quarterly report for October to December 2025, there were 1,146 suspected drug d

The UK government is providing over £4.5 million to help Scottish families struggling with soaring heating oil costs.

The £100 million transformation of Wyndford has taken a major step forward with plans submitted for more than 400 new homes in the Glasgow community.

Housing secretary Màiri McAllan has called on the UK Government to reverse the freeze on vital housing support and lift tens of thousands of children out of poverty across the UK. Local Housing Allowance has been frozen by the UK Government for a second year, while the cost of living has cont

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has officially broken ground on its new Primrose Gardens development at Old Perth Road, Crossgates, marking the start of construction for 191 high-quality, energy-efficient homes. The milestone was celebrated alongside members of Crossgates & Mossgreen Community Co

Proposals to deliver a residential-led development, including a mixed-use neighbourhood centre, are proposed on land at Gartloch Farm, neighbouring Easterhouse in Glasgow’s East End.

More than 100 flats across two residential towers in Edinburgh will soon be transformed into energy efficient and comfortable homes, thanks to a sweeping refurbishment programme designed by Collective Architecture. The project forms part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s wider Strategic Inves