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L&Q has completed a deal to buy a private land business worth around £505 million in the largest commercial acquisition by the non-profit sector. The charitable housing association, which owns 90,000 homes across London and the South East, has acquired Gallagher Estates which controls plots to

The number of new homes registered in the UK has remained resilient despite the uncertainty post Brexit vote, though Scotland is one of the regions which saw a decline, according to new figures. A report published today by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) revealed that there was an on-year

Mortgage affordability, the proportion of disposable earnings devoted to mortgage payments, for both first time buyers and homemovers was lower in Scotland than any other region of the UK in the last quarter of 2016, with West Dunbartonshire named the most affordable Local Authority District (LAD).

A free energy efficiency informational event is being held later this month in South Lanarkshire. The Home Energy Scotland session will provide free advice on how to keep homes more energy efficient and affordable to heat.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has used its statutory powers to appoint a manager and three governing body members to Arklet Housing Association amid “serious weaknesses” in its governance and financial management. An independent review, commissioned by Arklet to investigate a number of complain

Margo Williamson Margo Williamson has been appointed as the new chief executive at Angus Council.

A new social housing development in the Tamfourhill area of Falkirk has been completed by CCG (Scotland) Ltd for Weslo Housing Management Ltd. Situated in Carrick Place, the development boasts stunning views across the Campsie Fells and Ochil Hills and comprises sixteen one and two bedroom cottage f

Mike Dailly Govan Law Centre is sending a team of five legal experts to Dundee tomorrow to provide legal services for tenants who are living in cold, damp homes which are difficult to heat or in need of repair.

Crown Copyright @ Historic Environment Scotland A block of flats in Edinburgh made famous by the novel Trainspotting have been awarded Category A listed status meaning they are of “national or international” importance.

Lisa Glass By Lisa Glass, policy officer at Shelter Scotland

(from left) Kyle Brunton, Rachel Morgan and Rian Taylor Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has been recognised for its commitment to young people with the award of Investors in Young People (IIYP) accreditation.

Young tenants Jessica Khan and Evie Jo McManus join bagpiper Michael McGowan and dancer Mei Loi Residents of North West Glasgow welcomed the Chinese New Year in multicultural style on Monday with a traditional Scottish ceilidh thanks to Queens Cross Housing Association.

A specialist developer has found an innovative way to help solve the housing crisis by building affordable new homes on urban car parks. With a multi-million pound scheme already underway in Scunthorpe town centre, Pulse Modular Homes Ltd is currently working with a number of local authorities on si

(from left) Gregory Colgan head of customer services and IT, Dundee City Council; Craig Mason, senior manager council advice services, Dundee City Council; Dr Drew Walker, director of public health, NHS Tayside; Doug Cross, non executive member Board of NHS Tayside; Aileen Tait, health improvement s

Annie Mauger Trends towards an ageing population and more people living alone will place sustained pressure on housing in Scotland and increase the need for an effective health and social care strategy, CIH Scotland has said.