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Consumers are twice as likely to be ‘very satisfied’ with the quality of their new home if it was built by a small and medium-sized (SME) house builder, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Key results from the FMB’s research into satisfaction rates among peopl

A Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about how land is developed and used has been introduced by cabinet secretary for communities, social security and equalities, Angela Constance MSP. The eagerly awaited Planning (Scotland) Bill follows a wide-ranging consultation earlier

Critics of the Scottish Help to Buy scheme have called for the policy to be scrapped after an investigation revealed just three high volume housebuilders have received around £189 million in subsidised mortgages between them. Freedom of information (FOI) data obtained by investigatory journalism pl

Kevin Scarlett Established in 2015, the Haymarket Group of housing associations joined forces to discuss how to jointly demonstrate and measure efficiency and value for money within the social housing sector.

Glasgow’s Pollokshaws area is a step closer to its next phase of regeneration after developers Urban Union submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council. Developed with the assistance of architects and town planners Barton Willmore, the application includes plans for 137 residential pro

(from left) Gavin Barrie, housing and economy convenor, City of Edinburgh Council; Helen Kelly, North Sighthill Residents' Association; Kevin Stewart MSP, minister for local government and housing Construction is underway on a £35 million City of Edinburgh Council-led regeneration project at North

The new homes proposed for Baileyfield South Two new housing developments in East Lothian and the East of Edinburgh have now received planning approval, in a move set to help address local housing shortages.

Work has started on-site at a £20 million waterfront residential development designed by Mosaic Architecture + Design at Granton Harbour in Edinburgh. Plot 27 forms part of the western breakwater edge of the Granton Harbour masterplan. The plot is bounded by the Firth on the west and canals, which

The development forms part of the Dunbeg and Ganavan Masterplan Argyll and Bute Council has been awarded £1.9 million from the Scottish Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Kirk Road.

Dundee City Council has warned that it could be faced with having to make nearly £70 million of savings over the next three years. A Financial Outlook 2018-21 report, set to be discussed by councillors next week, outlines projections that may be required to achieve a balanced budget, based on possi

Aerial site of former Tullis Russell Paper Mill site in Glenrothes Advance Construction has submitted plans for a major regeneration project which will transform the historic Tullis Russell Paper Mill site in Fife.

Shelter Scotland campaigners in Glasgow yesterday As the annual festive season accelerates toward fever-pitch, Shelter Scotland is warning that for many people in Scotland, Christmas and New Year will bring very little comfort and joy and that unless homelessness is fixed it will become an all too f

Some of the Modern Apprentices who started with Wheatley Group this yearWheatley group apprentices Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) is celebrating a double win at a prestigious business awards.

The Aberlour Trust, in partnership with Glen Housing Association and Kingdom Housing Association, has announced its intention to apply in the near future for planning permission for a modest housing development in Glenrothes. Together with the two Fife-based housing associations, the Trust wishes to

The Care Inspectorate has graded Bridgewater’s Housing Support Service Grade 6 - Excellent following an unannounced inspection, which concluded on 11 October. This grading covers quality of care and support; quality of staffing; and quality of management and leadership.