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A masterplan drafted by 7N Architects for the creation of sustainable mixed use community on an old high school site in Lerwick has been adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance by Shetland Islands Council.

A new 'Smart Flat' showcasing how the use of technology can support vulnerable people to continue living independently in their own homes has opened in Perth.

Armed Forces personnel are being offered a special discount at new housing developments across West Scotland to acknowledge the celebration of Armed Forces Day this month. Housebuilder Persimmon Homes West Scotland has launched the offer to mark the event on June 29 which recognises the men and wome

Housebuilder Springfield Properties said today that the growth it had reported in the first half of the financial year had extended into the second, while cost control had helped improve margins. (from left) Springfiel financial director Michelle Motion, executive chairman Sandy Adam and CEO Innes S

Plans have been submitted to transform one of Dundee's oldest jute mills into 24 modern flats.

Scottish Borders Council has announced which projects are to benefit from the latest round of its Localities Bid Fund. Over £300k of funding will be split between 40 community initiatives across five localities following a public vote.

Cordale Housing Association has received planning permission for 25 new semidetached homes at Dalquhurn in Renton.

Councillors have taken the unanimous decision to demolish three multi-storey blocks at Riverside Place in Ayr and build a new development on the site. Consultation and engagement with tenants living in the high rise flats saw 210 households participate in a survey which revealed that 111 (51.7%) of

The publication of the latest ‘Homelessness in Scotland’ statistics highlight an “alarming need” for support for many of the most vulnerable people across the country, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned. The figures, which were published last we

After almost a year in the making, Hillcrest has today unveiled a bold new brand and big changes following extensive consultation with tenants, service users and staff.

Alloa-based Ochil View Housing Association has retained the prestigious Investors in People Gold Accreditation. First achieved by the Association in 2016, the award represents a true commitment to employees and demonstrates a solid foundation of good practice which remains challenging and aspiration

Housing provider Sanctuary is on site in Inverclyde building 96 much-needed homes for social rent. Forty four flats in Greenock will complement 52 homes in Port Glasgow, a mix of houses, flats and cottage flats.

The Chartered Institute of Housing’s 2019 Housing Hero Awards celebrate all the unsung heroes within the UK housing sector that make housing great. This year, Prospect’s committee member and tenant, Sheila Bunt, was recognised as Highly Commended within the Tenant Lifetime Achievement Ca

A new partnership in Inverclyde will see housing support services for tenants at Cloch Housing Association’s Elliott Court sheltered complex provided by River Clyde Homes. 

Local charities, clubs and good causes across the country are being invited to apply for their share of a £10,000 funding pot launched by Cairn Housing Association.