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In a new bid to enhance the 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

Sarah Dunkerley is to step down from her role as director of membership and professional development at the end of 2026, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has announced. Sarah has been a member of the CIH executive leadership team since 2019 and has led the organisation's work to support hous

A further 85 homes have been delivered by Fife Council’s Affordable Housing Programme with the transformation of a former primary school site in Dunfermline. The Blacklaw Road development has been built on the brownfield 2.6-hectare site of the former Blacklaw Primary School, which was closed

Hundreds of urban sites across Scotland have sat derelict for at least 25 years – but new research suggests that smarter use of tax policy could help bring them back to life, unlocking new homes, jobs and community regeneration in the places that need it most. The report, Tax and the Reuse of

Managing the safety of the nation's existing buildings, one of the most pressing challenges facing Scotland's built environment, will be the primary focus at the upcoming Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) AGM.

Residents, community groups, businesses and stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future of Argyll and Bute by reviewing and commenting on the latest evidence papers being prepared for the area's next Local Development Plan. The Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) is expected

Inverclyde Council has launched two new one-off grants aimed at retaining existing residents and attracting new people to the area.

Share has unveiled the full programme for its Inspiring Leadership Conference, taking place on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Taking place next month, the conference is designed to support leaders at every stage of their career, bringing together housing profession

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping is to be welcomed but will not solve the long-term issue of homelessness, Shelter Scotland has warned.

Restructuring specialists FRP Advisory have been appointed joint administrators of Scottish housebuilder, Marturano Homes Houston Limited, which collapsed before work began on a planned residential development in Greenock.