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A sod cutting has taken place at Laburnum Road, Viewpark, marking the start of another North Lanarkshire Council housing project.

The first properties in Lerwick have now transferred to the new partnership that will manage private residential tenancies at mid-market rent in Shetland. Shetland Mid-Market Homes LLP has taken ownership of six new one-bedroom properties on the North Road in Lerwick, after building work has been co

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published its manifesto ahead of the upcoming Scottish election, which focuses on three priorities around retrofit and energy efficiency, skills, and quality and safety.

A rural development opportunity offering a chance to acquire development land within an established and sought-after commuter village at Carmaben Brae, Dolphinton, has been brought to the market.

Aberdeen’s business community is once again being called to unite in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness.

The 10,480 children who are waking up without somewhere to call home in Scotland are the victims of a "lost parliament", Shelter Scotland said today.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has commenced construction at Manse View in Bargeddie, marking a major milestone in the delivery of 117 new homes.

As part of a series of planned visits, members of Aberdeen City Council's Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee visited various Tillydrone community facilities last week to hear from local service users, staff and volunteers. Committee members visited the Tillydrone Community Flat, Tillydrone Commun

A total of 115,350 new homes were registered to be built across the UK in 2025, up 11% on 2024 (103,669), according to figures released today by the National House Building Council (NHBC).

Dumfries and Galloway Council has outlined an ambitious and strategic programme to tackle long-term empty homes across the region, as councillors prepare to consider the new Empty Homes Plan 2026–2031. The plan builds on commitments made through the Local Housing Strategy and the Housing Emerg

The introduction of new rent controls in Scotland’s private rented sector has coincided with national rental growth falling to near zero, according to a new report.

Share, a leading learning and development provider in the housing sector, has announced the launch of its new On Demand, self‑paced learning programmes designed to give housing professionals greater flexibility in how they achieve qualifications. The expanded offer includes a fully online, self‑

Responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is bringing its nationwide Funding Socials programme to Edinburgh, offering third sector leaders the opportunity to connect with fund managers, sector specialists and peers. The event at Out of the Blue Arts & Education Trust in Leit

Moray Council has set out the themes and financial considerations that will underpin its budget setting process for 2026/27, ahead of final decisions to be taken at a meeting of the full Council on 25 February 2026.

New smart meter standards and more compensation for customers facing long wait times for installations or repairs will take effect from February, following a decision made by Ofgem. Ofgem has confirmed it will take forward new rules which mean customers will automatically receive a £40 payment