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The £5.8 million Fraserburgh 2021 regeneration scheme has entered its final year with plans to renovate Anderson House and create 26 new homes taking centre stage. The programme has already facilitated the revamp of Saltoun Square’s Faithlie Centre and work is ongoing on the creation of

Owners of a student accommodation development in Stirling have appealed to the Scottish Government to allow the flats to be used as short-term holiday lets during the summer months.

Caledonia Housing Association has teamed up with a family-run housing developer to create new, highly energy-efficient homes in Dundee, all of which will be constructed off-site.

Legislation to ensure property factors adhere to a consistent standard was laid before the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Property factors are responsible for managing common parts of land or properties, overseeing maintenance and repair work on behalf of homeowners. Those included on the Prope

Holyrood's local government and communities committee has pressed the Scottish Government for more information on its continuing support for homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic and to respond to reports that homeless people in temporary accommodation are being made to leave their accommo

Angus Council’s communities committee has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) through which it is estimated that around 550 affordable homes could be built throughout the region over the next five years. The SHIP prioritises investment in new affordable housing across Angus,

Eight multi-storey flats in Aberdeen have been awarded category A listing status due to their outstanding architectural and historic interest. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has listed Gilcomstoun Land, Porthill Court, Seamount Court, Virginia Court, Marischal Court, Thistle Court, Hutcheon Cou

Building and construction firm The JR Group has completed works on its first project for Almond Housing Association, delivering a community of socially rented properties in Livingston. Working as main contractor, The JR Group commenced work with Almond Housing Association in October 2019. The p

A community-led plan to develop the site of the old Scotmid shop in Drumnadrochit has received a double boost after an agreement was reached with Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) and a successful bid to the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Fund.

Work has continued to progress on Ayrshire Housing’s new community and tenant hub despite the current coronavirus pandemic.

A report to Dundee City Council's policy and resources committee next week is to recommend a 1.5% rise to housing rents after council tenants who took part in the annual consultation backed the lowest increase of three options.

Groundwork has started in preparation for the first phase of housebuilding at Hamiltonhill for Queens Cross Housing Association (QCHA).

From today, Homeless Network Scotland will be distributing a £50,000 Scottish Government emergency fund offering one-off cash payments of £50 for people who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation in Scotland. People can apply directly, or support or advice workers can nominat

Tenants in a West Lothian community are being given the chance to decide how a £5,000 fund is spent in their area. West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP) and Dunedin Canmore, both part of Wheatley Group, are inviting people in Whitburn to put forward ideas online to make their community an ev

Pensioners at a housing development in West Lothian have pulled together to help members of the local community who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff and customers at Dean Court retirement development in Bo’ness have been collecting food, toiletries and personal hygiene produc