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The architects behind the proposals to transform one of Dundee's oldest jute mills into modern flats are to submit revised plans for the site amid concerns from Historic Environment Scotland.

House prices in Scotland continued to rise over the last three months, bucking the trend across other UK regions.

Eildon Housing has submitted new plans this week for the redevelopment of Tweedbridge Court in Peebles.

Housing developer Swan Group has successfully secured a growth capital investment facility with the help of Conduit Finance to help accelerate the development of over 3,000 affordable homes across the UK. Jamie Davidson, managing director of Conduit Finance (left), and Phil McGinlay, Swan Group&rsqu

Paisley Housing Association has been given a significant endorsement by its tenants in its latest customer opinion survey. The impressive results, with approval ratings in one case hitting a maximum 100%, confirm the Association remains highly-regarded by the people it serves.

Projects which aim to help Scotland transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2045 can now apply to be included in a new green investment programme.

Homelessness is being targeted with £164,000 in extra funding this winter from the Scottish Government.

Derelict sites can have a detrimental impact on a community’s health, environment, economy and social cohesion, a new Scottish Land Commission research report has found.

The Scottish Government has released its proposed National Islands Plan which provides a framework for action to improve housing and mitigate fuel poverty in Scotland's island communities.

Harper Macleod’s Jennifer Jack discusses the COSLA conference taking place in St Andrews this week and the powers local authorities have to get empty homes back into use. COSLA's 2019 Annual Conference takes place today and tomorrow (10 & 11 October), looking at local government issues 20

The Scottish Government has launched a £3 million action plan to tackle the discrimination and challenges faced by the Gypsy/Traveller community.

New research into how effective the existing Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) policies are in influencing the preparation of local development plans and determining planning applications has been published by the Scottish Government.

Dr Jamie Stewart, energy policy manager at Citizens Advice Scotland, discusses why the mass installation of smart meters in homes should be stalled.

James Gibb Property Management Ltd has acquired the factoring division of Graham and Sibbald, one of Scotland’s premier chartered surveyors and property consultants, expanding its business into Dundee.

Representatives from Edinburgh Tenants Federation (ETF) supported Challenge Poverty Week by coming together for an afternoon tea. Throughout the course of the tea, there were a number of interesting discussions relating to poverty in Edinburgh and a number of key themes were brought up, including: