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An Edinburgh property firm managing roughly 15,000 properties across Scotland has acquired a new headquarters as it marks five decades in business and eyes more growth. With support from a Building Transition Loan from Bank of Scotland, Trinity Factoring Services Limited, which provides property fac

Falkirk Council chief executive Kenneth Lawrie has announced that on 31 March 2027 he will be retiring, after spending over eight years leading the council.  In August 2018, Lawrie joined the council, having served as Midlothian Council’s chief executive since September 2009. 

MAKAR chief executive officer Neil Edgar has warned that Scotland's efforts to eliminate all risks from housing delivery in turn risk the loss of small firms serving rural and island communities. Through one local-authority route, MAKAR worked through roughly 400 pages of contractual documents. 

Barratt Redrow has reported a resilient performance for the 17-week period ending 25 October 2026, with the housebuilder seeing a greater demand from the private rental sector, despite market conditions facing challenges.  During the timeframe, the housebuilder saw an underlying private reserva

Avant Homes Scotland has submitted planning to deliver the second phase of its £91.5 million, 343 new-home development at Blindwells, near Tranent. The proposed £43.5m, 169-home second phase, which will be called Althamer Gardens, will follow on from the housebuilder’s current &pou

The Scottish Government is taking action to ensure domestic abuse survivors are not unfairly burdened by council tax debt. A statutory exception will be created to the joint and several liability rules to protect those who have faced domestic abuse, with a consultation launching as the first step in

East Lothian Council tenants have been sent a letter or email explaining the proposals for a rent increase for 2027-28 and asking for their feedback.  The council is proposing to increase rents by a minimum of 6.5% (an average weekly increase of £6.09) to continue to provide housing servi

The Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals (ASCP) is inviting everyone involved in social housing to take part in Social Housing Safety Week 2026, taking place from 16 to 27 November.  Now in its fifth year, the initiative began as National Social Housing Safety and Compliance Week.

The doors are very close to being opened on Ayr’s newest social housing development. Ayrshire Housing is adding 32 new flats to its housing stock on Green Street in the town centre.

Thenue Communities served up a double helping of horror by staging two Hallowe’en family fun events.

Blue Triangle has launched its Fresh Start appeal as the national homeless charity and social care organisation builds on the success of its 2025 campaign. Last year, 42 people were supported through Fresh Start funding, allowing them to purchase essentials as they moved into their new homes. Blue T

Construction is well underway on the second phase of the award-winning Bellsmyre Regeneration in West Dunbartonshire, with the first of 33 new affordable homes now being formed on site.

Bellway has concluded a land deal with Barratt and David Wilson Homes to purchase two parcels of land at Durieshill in Stirling.

Tenement and flat owners across the Scottish Borders are being reminded of the support available when it comes to improving their properties. As part of the existing Scheme of Assistance, landlords and owners across the region are being encouraged to seek help through the Missing Share Scheme - a ne

A project aimed at making communities across Scotland cleaner and greener is marking its 10th anniversary. Wheatley and the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful are celebrating 10 years working together to improve neighbourhoods.