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The Scottish Government’s decision to push ahead with rent controls in the private rental sector will reduce housing supply, increase demand and raise rents, according to law firm Holmes Mackillop. Last week housing minister Paul McLennan outlined proposals to introduce a rent cap linked to th

Interested parties are being invited to join the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) for a webinar exploring rural housing in Scotland, focusing on Argyll and Bute's private rental sector.

Infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has today published its latest Outcomes report, highlighting the economic and environmental impacts it and its many partners have made over the past 12 months.

Members of Aberdeen City Council's Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee have paid a visit to Aberdeen Cyrenians as part of a series of planned visits to communities and organisations supporting them. Aberdeen Cyrenians is a local charity and social care provider, supporting some of the most vu

A joint research report by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and LandTech has highlighted a "decade of missed opportunities" in achieving sustainable housing throughout England.

A robust management plan to continue to protect the Outstanding Universal Value of the Old and New Towns World Heritage Site in the Capital will be considered for approval by the City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning Committee next Wednesday.

HACT has revealed that its fuel fund programme has distributed more than £2 million worth of fuel vouchers to households across England, Scotland, and Wales since November 2023. This funding has provided direct energy support to nearly 7,000 households, ensuring critical funds are available to

The Highland Council's services partnership approach to the delivery of national resettlement and humanitarian programmes was noted at yesterday's Housing & Property Committee. Housing & Property Committee vice chair, said: “The Highland Council has a strong track record in supporting

The Highland Council's Housing and Property Committee has approved the Tenant Participation & Engagement Strategy 2024-2029. Members heard from both tenant representatives and officers about the ongoing engagement and collaborative work within communities across Highland.

East Ayrshire Council’s financial position has improved with the projected overspend for the current financial year reducing from £20 million to £14m, councillors heard this week.

Aberdeenshire Council has celebrated the completion of five housing developments in Fraserburgh and Huntly.  The properties, a mix of refurbished accommodation and new build homes, were all progressed over the past two years and are now being rented by council tenants. 

Scottish Housing News is now on Instagram, bringing the latest news, jobs and events to a new generation of Scottish housing professionals.

Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) is to acquire CD Consultancy (CDC) from April 1st next year, it announced at its Annual Gathering today. SHN has enjoyed a decade-long partnership with CDC in delivering validation work and the acquisition allows the service to continue.

Dr Lynne Douglas is to move on as CEO of Bield following five years in the position. Dr Douglas has successfully led Bield since November 2019, navigating a pandemic and bringing the organisation through a period of change and growth.

Decisions into two East Lothian planning applications from Bellway Homes have been continued to a future planning committee meeting.