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The forthcoming investigation by HMRC into Airbnb landlords may be the last straw for growth in the short-term lettings market, according to a property management firm. Apropos believes that the announcement that Airbnb has passed on the financial transactions of 225,000 people who rent out homes an

From attic apartments to south-facing family kitchens, daylight is central to how we live in, and use our homes. Hazel Davies examines how architects seek to maximise natural light in properties. The importance of light has been understood by architects and housebuilders for centuries. The Georgians

Home Office plans to withdraw accommodation and support from hundreds of asylum seekers in Glasgow are "dangerous" and "unconscionable", two Glasgow councillors have warned in a letter to home secretary Priti Patel. Council leader Susan Aitken and Councillor Jen Layden, are calling on the Home Offic

Greg Colgan has been appointed as the new chief executive of Dundee City Council. Currently the executive director of corporate services, he will take up the post upon the retiral of the current chief executive David Martin and lead the council through its long-term recovery plan following the

Care home residents and their family and friends will soon be able to enjoy longer visits together and greater personal interaction, health secretary Jeane Freeman has announced.

Last year marked practical completion of the Greater Easterhouse Green Infrastructure Project which introduced surface water management features in the local area to reduce the risks and impacts of flooding as well as creating drainage capacity for housing-led regeneration.

A trio of community asset transfers in Aberlour, Lossiemouth and Findochty have been given the go-ahead from Moray Council. Two competing requests were received for the Alice Littler Park in Aberlour, from Play Aberlour and the Aberlour Community Association.

Developer Swan Group and construction firm The JR Group have worked in partnership to complete a new social housing development of 105 homes at Law Place in East Kilbride – one of the largest projects of its kind in the area. (from left) Phil McGinlay, Swan Group’s managing dir

Bield’s board of management chair Dr Lesley Holdsworth, who is a key figure in advancing the digital capability of health professionals in Scotland, has been recognised in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours list. Dr Holdsworth, who trained as a physiotherapist and is now the Scottish

Neil McKay, the managing director of regeneration firm Urban Union Ltd, has been appointed to serve on the board of social landlord Abbeyfield Scotland Ltd. Mr McKay, who has been at the helm of Urban Union since 2016, has been elected onto Abbeyfield’s board due to his experien

CIH Scotland has raised concerns about the increased risk of eviction and homelessness as the UK Government’s job retention scheme comes to a close at the end of October.  Responding to the Scottish Parliament's social security committee’s call for evidence on the impact of COVID-19

Glasgow West Housing Association has announced the very sad passing of Jim Michael, one of its founding members. A message on the Association's website reads: "It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we report the recent passing of our management committee member, and secretary, Jim Mich

New legislative proposals to give social landlords more powers to protect victims of domestic abuse have been commended by CIH Scotland. Under the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill, which was published last week, social landlords will be allowed to end or transfer the tenancy of a per

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has completed the voluntary deregistration of Arklet Housing Association.

The Social Housing Resilience Group (SHRG) met last week to review the remit of the group and its alignment with other groups working on COVID-related issues in order to maintain the efficiency of its activities. There was a discussion around the Scottish Government’s recent publication o