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Almost 4,000 community alarm users in Perth and Kinross have been switched over to new, faster digital telecare systems. Digital telecare systems provide greater reliability as well as faster connections, which means they can send alerts more quickly than analogue ones.

Perth-based homebuilder Persimmon North Scotland has submitted fresh proposals to Perth and Kinross Council that would see 152 high-quality, energy-efficient new homes built on a site allocated for housing in Blairgowrie.

Research from Housemark has revealed that at least one in five damp and mould cases are being reopened, following recurring issues – highlighting the persistent challenges landlords are facing in tackling this critical area.

More than £500,000 was put in the pockets of Castlemilk tenants over the past year thanks to Ardenglen Housing Association’s money advice project.

A new community led steering group to oversee how £300,000 from Fife Council’s Community Recovery Fund (CRF) is best spent across the Kirkcaldy area is now up and running.

SP Energy Networks has established a new team dedicated to supporting the community energy ambitions of community groups within its network areas.

Glasgow-based tech company PropEco, which provides an innovative technology platform that can assess the long-term value and viability of property, has secured seed funding of £275,000. The capital injection will be used to accelerate PropEco’s mission to empower property professionals,

HHA, the developer of mid-market rent (MMR) homes across the Highlands, will take handover of seven homes in Aviemore that are solely available for local key workers.

SURF, Scotland’s Regeneration Forum, is pleased to announce the 2024 shortlist for the prestigious  SURF Award national awards scheme, which showcases success in responding to regeneration  challenges in communities across Scotland.  The SURF Awards are delivered each year by SU

The Scottish Land Commission has today released a new report conducted by commercial property consultants, Ryden, that reviews the progress made in addressing Scotland's legacy of vacant and derelict land (VDL) four years on from recommendations from the Commission’s VDL Taskforce.

Following its AGM, Forth Housing Association has appointed Andrea Finkel-Gates as its new chair.  Kenny Hutton remains as joint vice chair along with Ann Dickson who recently stepped down from chair after having served for 2 terms and has been on the committee for 5 years.  The association

The pilot version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) has been released. Its launch is the culmination of collaboration from experts across the UK Built Environment Industry.  The Pilot Version of the Standard enables industry to robustly prove their built assets are net zero

Three Scottish housing associations have celebrated the delivery of innovative homes in Dundee to support independent living and help address the housing emergency in Scotland. In an event at the Charleston homes in Dundee yesterday, MP for Dundee Chris Law and MSP for Dundee City West, Joe Fitzpatr

Ministers have come under fire after yesterday's record-breaking homelessness statistics were followed up by new figures that revealed a sharp drop in the number of new homes being built.

Five jobs have been lost and homeowners have been left out of pocket as Elgin-based Morlich Homes Ltd enters liquidation. At a board meeting earlier this month, the north east housebuilder, which was incorporated in December 2010, made the decision to move to a formal liquidation process.