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Transforming vacant shops into flats is among a number of measures which could revitalise Scotland’s high streets, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Following FSB campaigning, the Scottish Government has pledged £50 million for high streets in its draft budget, which

The number of people who own a second home in Scotland has dropped by almost 50% in the last six years, new figures show. The data shows that that the total number of properties officially listed as second homes has dropped from a peak of more than 40,000 in 2012 to under 25,000 in 2018.

Eildon Housing Association has welcomed planning approval for two Borders developments which will provide more than 90 new affordable homes. Working with Edinburgh-based Hart Builders, the Association will deliver 63 affordable homes in a second phase of development at Newtown St Boswells and at Hud

Kendoon Housing Association director Neil Anderson is to retire after almost 25 years in the post. Neil, who was appointed director of the Association in February 1994, will retire at the end of January – just one month short of the 25 year milestone.

Representatives from Link, Argyll and Bute Council and West Highland Housing Association (WWHA) welcomed the minister for local government and housing for Scotland, Kevin Stewart, to a sod cutting event at Link’s Dunbeg development in Oban this week. The event marked the start of construction

An SNP MP has urged the UK Government to accept amendments to its Domestic Abuse Bill to tackle the increased risk of financial abuse under the current Universal Credit system. Dr Philippa Whitford MP, who has led the campaign to introduce separate payments as the default for Universal Credit, said

Building group CCG has announced David Wylie as the new managing director in charge of its construction division CCG (Scotland) Ltd. David has been with CCG for almost 20 years since leaving university with a degree in business studies. He joined the company as a trainee quantity surveyor befor

A plan to boost economic growth within Scotland’s cities through an increase in city-living is benefitting from a surge in build-to-rent led developments, with Glasgow now in the top five cities outside London for the number of homes in planning, under construction and complete. Research publi

A £300 million initiative to create new jobs and transform the Ayrshire region is poised to be officially signed off. The three leaders of East, North and South Ayrshire councils were in London last week to meet politicians and partners from the public and private sector involved in delivering

Three ladies from Hjaltland Housing Association will have their heads shaved next month to raise money and awareness of the need for an MRI scanner on Shetland. Melanie Dawson, Leigh-Anne Sinclair and Heidi Andrews all wanted to do something in order to help raise money for the Shetland MRI Sca

A Hanover (Scotland) sheltered housing complex in Elgin held a party to celebrate a major anniversary in the history of the site. Tenants and staff at West Park Court got together to enjoy a special buffet lunch to mark 25 years since the West Park Court development opened. They were joined for the

Detailed planning permission has been granted for a 498-apartment build-to-rent development on the banks of the River Clyde. The £100 million scheme, which sits on the Broomielaw, one of Glasgow’s major thoroughfares, is being delivered by developer and private rented housing operator PL

A Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRTP) setting out how Perth & Kinross Council will continue its work to minimise homelessness has been presented to the Scottish Government. The local authority will continue to assist homeless people into settled housing quickly and directly under the new plan

Switching energy supplier could save each Scottish household more than £150 a year, with East Renfrewshire the local authority area where people are most likely to switch, new research has found. Figures released by Citizens Advice Scotland to mark the beginning of Big Energy Saving Week 2019

Perth & Kinross Council will this week consider setting a 1.5% increase for council house rents in 2019/20 following a consultation with tenants. The region currently has the 8th lowest council house rents in Scotland.