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A new law which would give councils and housing associations and co-operatives the right to buy land from developers at existing use price has been welcomed by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard announced his support for the proposal in his

New statistics which revealed a 15% increase in Scotland’s supply of new homes have been welcomed by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). Annual housing figures from the Scottish Government found that new housing supply (new build, refurbishment and net conversions) increase

The ground has officially been broken at a new housing site at Fraser Walk, New Farm Loch in Kilmarnock where 56 new homes for rent will be built.

This year’s Fife Council Better Homes Exhibition showcased the high-quality improvements being made to council homes. The exhibition took place last week in the Rothes Halls, Glenrothes and exposed the changes which Fife Council are making to their council houses. The exhibition also gave coun

Ardenglen Housing Association has sponsored primary school footballers in Castlemilk. Pupils from Miller Primary School have taken delivery of their new football kit thanks to the Association.

A blank wall on a Perth homeless hostel, which is leased from Hillcrest Enterprises, has become the canvas for the city’s latest mural.

ICE Scotland chair, Jim Young, gives his regional take on ICE's latest State of the Nation report on housing.  Our homes are one of the most important parts of the way we live our lives. They're where we live our family lives. They give us our sense of place. 

A report has revealed that more than 2,000 homes are lying empty in Aberdeen.

A Dunfermline couple is celebrating after finding out that their tenancy deposit was the 500,000th protected by SafeDeposits Scotland. Carla Dow, 24, and Craig Taylor, 23, who recently moved into their first home together, were shocked to find out their deposit was the half-millionth registered with

Kilmarnock’s North West is the latest area to make their own Place Plan, East Ayrshire Council has revealed.

The developer behind the £500 million regeneration of Edinburgh Marina has secured detailed consent for 100 new apartments following a successful planning appeal.

Developers have lodged fresh proposals for new homes near Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh.

Cairn Housing Association has appointed Michael Allan its new chairperson after Simon Guest stood down after three years at the helm. Vice-chair Allan was elected at Cairn’s 2019 Annual General Meeting.

Housing minister Kevin Stewart has welcomed a 15% increase in Scotland’s supply of new housing but has warned that a no-deal Brexit could have a damaging effect on future growth. More than 22,000 homes have become available in the past year - nearly 3,000 more homes than the previous year.

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has announced the sudden passing of one of its longest-serving board members, Mairi Bremner. Mairi served as a board member for ten years and was only recently re-elected to serve another term.