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The need for planning permission could be removed for certain types of rural developments to help tackle depopulation and support local economies, under new proposals from the Scottish Government.

Barratt West Scotland and North Lanarkshire Council have partnered on its third affordable housing project to bring the residents of Motherwell ten affordable housing units within the grounds of a new housing community at Colville Gate. (from left) Stuart Dodson, development director at Barratt West

An annual event designed to help develop industry partnerships and increase quality housing supply and development throughout Fife is set to take place at the Lochgelly Centre on November 26.

Hackland + Dore Architects have submitted plans to build 15 affordable homes in Dundee.

Telereal Trillium has submitted plans to Aberdeen City Council to demolish and transform a former office block into 140 flats.

Plans to build a housing development of over 100 homes on the outskirts of Aberdeen have begun. The development can now begin as Silverburn House, on Claymore Drive in Bridge of Don, which formerly housed GE company Baker Hughes has been demolished.

Proposals have been submitted for a multi-million-pound residential conversion of Downfield House in Dundee. The Evening Telegraph reported that Downfield House has been purchased by Aberkell Developments for a price believed to be of almost £500,000.

Sixteen refurbished apartments in Sighthill are helping people to build meaningful lives at home following time spent at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Originally a sheltered housing complex, a building in the Calders has been transformed by the City of Edinburgh Council to provide high-quality place

A husband and wife property investor team are set to breathe new life into a tired block of flats in Aberdeen. Dr Mohammad Namavar and Dr Elahe Radmaneshfar plan to turn 17 serviced apartments into modern rental homes thanks to a £437,500 cash injection from Together, which contributed to purc

A Wallyford-led community project has received a cash injection of £500 from Barratt Homes to commission its steam train sculpture, that will sit pride of place on Salters Road in the East Lothian town.

The historic Edmonstone walled garden in Edinburgh has been given a new lease of life, becoming the centrepiece of an innovative new Hillcrest development of 47 affordable homes.

Eleven social landlords are to benefit from Scottish Government grants to provide warmer and cheaper-to-heat homes.

The Scottish Government has published its proposed work programme for reviewing and extending permitted development rights.

The latest in a programme of papers by care professionals designed to foster debate on some of the most important issues associated with the delivery of care and support for older people across Scotland has been launched by Trust Housing and Scottish Care. The 9th Care Cameo in the Ca

Seven young workers at Linstone Housing have been given an employment boost after excelling in their roles. The seven - who work on the housing association’s estates team - have been a huge hit with tenants thanks to their enthusiasm and dedication to their roles.