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Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has partnered with HMRC’s Social Housing Sector team to advise housing associations in Scotland of the tax risks facing the sector and how to navigate the challenges to ensure organisations remain compliant. The events were the first of their kind in the sector a

A ground breaking ceremony has taken place to mark the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art energy centre at RWE’s Markinch CHP biomass plant in Fife. Glenrothes Energy Network is a £24 million collaborative local heat scheme between Fife Council, RWE and the Scottish Government. It w

Mavor Avenue is shortlisted for the Large Affordable Housing Development of the Year Affordable housing builder McTaggart Group has been announced as finalists across seven categories of the Scottish Homes Awards 2018 including ‘Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 units)’ where it is the onl

Maureen Watt, minister for mental health with Tricia Cumming at Stirling Walking Network's Dementia Friendly Health Walk at Kings Park in Stirling Walking charity Paths for All has launched Scotland’s first ever Dementia Friendly park in one of Stirling’s best used recreational areas.

Ashley Campbell The Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland (CIH Scotland) has called for all landlords to make clear they are complying with all of their legal obligations when applying to the landlord register and for meaningful enforcement when standards are not being met.

The Scottish Government needs to play catch-up on the worsening problem of empty homes and second homes if it is to tackle the housing crisis, according to the Scottish Greens. Publishing a major new report on the issue, the party’s housing spokesperson Andy Wightman MSP reveals that over the last

Architect's impression of the proposals A planning application has been submitted to Dundee City Council for a mixed-use development of a site located at the heart of the former Victoria and Camperdown docks.

ANCHO tenants in North Ayrshire are being urged cast their vote to ensure their voice is heard in the ballot to decide on a proposed partnership with Cairn Housing Association. According to ANCHO, the reception from tenants has been very positive so far but the housing association is keen that as ma

Fresh proposals to breathe new life into one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive old school buildings have been submitted for approval. Plans for the sympathetic restoration of the former Boroughmuir High School had been revisited prior to a community event as developer CALA Homes took on board a rang

Dr Beth Watts What is the state of play for temporary accommodation in Scotland? In this blog, Dr Beth Watts reflects on a new I-SPHERE report and where to go next.

Barratt Homes will be the latest developer to invest in homes at Aberdeen’s newest town of Countesswells, following its acquisition of almost nine acres of land at the community. The housebuilder joins Stewart Milne Homes and Kirkwood Homes at the location, which has been backed and accelerated by

Susan Wilson is architectural manager at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Dundee’s new V&A Museum, set to open in September, is an architectural gem. The bold design has drawn worldwide acclaim and there’s no doubt this iconic building will be a huge draw for Scotland - and an elegant feather i

Up to 50 new affordable homes are expected to be delivered on the Isle of Skye this year, according to the Highland Council. Members the Skye and Raasay committee recently discussed a report focusing on local housing issues in the region, as well as examining the council's performance against a numb

Auchengeich Gardens sheltered complex People living in council run sheltered housing complexes in North Lanarkshire are being asked their views on potential changes to current services.

The deadline for submitting evidence on the impacts of concentration of land ownership in Scotland is fast approaching. Scotland’s land reform body, the Scottish Land Commission, has been running a call for evidence on the impacts of the concentration of land ownership in Scotland. People have unt