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Horizon Housing Association is to introduce a new rent structure which aims to deliver rents that are fairer, more transparent and easier for tenants to understand. The new structure will also make adaptations more affordable for tenants by sharing the costs across the total housing stock, Horizon s

South Ayrshire Council's corporate and housing policy team has been recognised for the work it undertakes with tenants at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) awards ceremony. Gold Accreditation was awarded to the tenant participation team for its sector-leading service.

A campaign which aims to help people save money on their energy bills through free and impartial advice is being launched across the country today.

The Scottish Government should put “place” at the heart of coherent, infrastructure prioritisation and planning to achieve an inclusive net zero carbon economy, according to a 30-year infrastructure blueprint published today. Ian Russell, chairman of the Infrastructure Commission for Sco

Persimmon Homes has been granted permission to build 158 homes in Wormet, Fife.

The number of completed homes for the UK build to rent (BTR) sector increased by 51% in 2019 with Glasgow among the key cities leading the way, new figures have shown. Analysis by Savills for industry trade body the British Property Federation (BPF) has found that at the end of Q4 2018, the sector h

Law firm Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth £285 million in 2019, representing an increase of 60% on previous annual sale value and representing over 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland. Scotland is undergoing a programme of new housebuilding with 21,292

Two long-serving members of staff at Elderpark Housing are celebrating their 40 years of service with the Association. Marie Lubanski and Terry Frew began work as young housing professionals within days of each other in 1980.

Councillors have been asked to reject plans for 30 affordable homes in the west of Aberdeen.

Plans have been approved to build 14 new council homes on contaminated land in Maybole.

As the City of Edinburgh Council publishes its plan for the sustainable development of the city until 2030, Alex Orr outlines what the proposals mean for greenbelt development, affordable housing, short-term lets and more. Housebuilders and other developers with an interest in Edinburgh will no doub

Edinburgh-based PRS property investor Sigma Capital has expanded its Edinburgh team with four new starters across its development, finance and administration teams. Kenny Brewster has joined Sigma from Knight Frank as associate property director, assisting with the development and delivery of P

Asset management software provider Integrator Housing Solutions has appointed a new operations director as the business looks ahead to continued growth in its 20th year.  Helen Harrison joins the firm from Oxfam GB where she has been working as executive assistant to the chief executive for the

Technology Enabled Care in Housing (TECH) programme co-ordinator Geraldine Begg and engagement officer Graeme Hamilton discuss the TECH programme and how it can help your organisation.

The former Oakbank Home on Wilson Avenue will be home to 21 new flats and seven new bungalows to be built by Falkirk Council if planning permission is obtained.