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Revenue Scotland has updated its guidance, systems and processes to allow First-Time Buyer Relief to be claimed from 30 June 2018. The updates follow the changes to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 introduced by The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (First-Time Buyer Relie

Shawn Wood The LBTT relief for first-time buyers, which came into force on June 30th, is the latest in a series of moves by the Scottish Government to help people get on the property ladder, but buyers will struggle to compete for properties in city centres in the current climate, says Shawn Wood.

Here at SHARE, we are passionate about supporting the future of the social housing sector, not only training new staff through modern apprentice schemes, but also supporting current housing staff to fulfil their potential and progress up the career ladder. Recent times have seen associations struggl

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Stirling Council has approved plans to take the next step in its journey to launch participatory budgeting across its communities. At a meeting of the full council last week, members approved a report which set out the principles of Stirling’s proposed approach to the community-directed spending i

Chartered architect practice Cooper & MacGregor Ltd has submitted plans for three carbon neutral houses specified to Passivhaus standards in Cuminestown, Aberdeenshire. The Aberdeen firm said the application will achieve a platinum and gold sustainability label under section 7 of the building st

Shelter Scotland will today lead a protest against the “shocking scale of unlawful activity” from Glasgow City Council in denying homeless people their rights. Dozens of homelessness campaigners will stage a peaceful, public protest at the City Chambers at 11am aimed at raising awareness of the

Following a string of success and recognition, the Eildon Group was delighted to be Highly Commended in the Housing Association of the Year category at the recent Scottish Home Awards.

Following the launch of the CIH ‘Make a Stand’ campaign on domestic abuse, CIH vice president Jim Strang looks at how the issue is being tackled in Scotland and calls for the Scottish housing sector to sign up to this important campaign. Last month, the Chartered Institute of Housing lau

Work and pensions secretary Esther McVey Work and pensions secretary Esther McVey has been forced to apologise after being criticised by the national audit watchdog for making “incorrect” claims about Universal Credit in Parliament.

Residents at Hanover Scotland’s Hanover Court development in Dunfermline celebrate 25 years since the development opened A party was organised for the residents at a Hanover Scotland sheltered housing complex in Dunfermline to mark a major anniversary in the history of the site.

Chris Dun Chris Dun charts recent changes to the Scottish Housing Regulator's powers regarding registered social landlords (RSLs) and debates whether less regulation is a good thing.

The latest housing development for Aberdeenshire Council has been officially opened in Inverurie. The North Street development is a collection of 16 one and two-bedroom flats for rent, handed over to the council in April this year.

Ferguslie Park Housing Association (FPHA) has set itself the goal of transforming a Paisley estate into the cleanest in the town. A team of volunteers joined the Association in picking up rubbish dumped on roads and gardens around the Ferguslie Park scheme.

Tollcross Housing Association is moving to its new office at 868 Tollcross Road in Glasgow from July 9. The new office forms part of an £8.5 million project which includes 47 high quality affordable flats and houses for rent.