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Cala Homes plans for the construction of 158 homes on land near Hillbrae Way in Newmachar has been approved, as reported by The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire). 

In Westhill, Aberdeenshire, a 63-home development has now been completed, marking the conclusion of a difficult four-year project. In April 2022, construction started at Straik Road and progressed initially. But during late 2024, the project experienced a setback when the original contractor, First

Fotheringham Homes has been recognised at the 19th Scottish Home Awards, taking home two awards while also receiving a Highly Commended accolade in recognition of its homes and developments across the North East of Scotland.

Govan High School pupils have demonstrated the power of young people to make a real difference in their communities after securing a £3,000 donation for Glasgow South West Foodbank through a national philanthropy programme. Their success in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has announced a significant restructuring of its membership subscription rates. The move aims to simplify the fee process and provide a level of financial support to construction companies across Scotland. It is accompanied by an offer for any organisation work

Under One Roof, Scotland’s tenement charity, has welcomed Katharina Bandmann as a new education and training officer.  She replaces Jacqueline Omoniyi, who left Under One Roof in April after four years of dedicated service. She has gone on to work for Share, a learning and development com

Housebuilder Cruden has reached one of its strongest periods, reaching a development pipeline worth over £1 billion, with 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 al

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. 

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