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Aberdeenshire Council officers have been handed new powers to buy property in a bid to increase the supply of affordable housing and tackle homelessness. Councillors approved a proposal from director of infrastructure services, Stephen Archer, for new powers to fast track the acquisition of homes fr

David Thomas Housebuilder Barratt Developments has attributed “strong market conditions” for putting it on track to deliver the expected improvement in performance for its full financial year.

A new report into the levels of loneliness amongst older people has named Scotland as one of the least lonely places to live in the UK. Compiled by cross-party think tank Demos, the report was commissioned by housebuilder McCarthy and Stone to better understand how loneliness amongst older people ca

(from left) Front Row: Pupils Sophie Dunne, Tye Kerr, Stuart Gough, John Bambrick, Ben Marshall, Kenzie Stanley and Lewis Thomson.Back Row: ng2 handy person Andy Lyttle, head teacher Lynn McSorley, ng2 supervisor David McIntyre, depute head teacher Mrs Loretta MacNeil & Balornock Parent Council'

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Councillors have approved plans for a £1 billion new community of 3000 new homes to the north of Perth. Covering an area of 333 hectares at Bertha Park, the proposed new community will include 25ha of land allocated for employment such as business parks, two new primary schools and secondary school

Developers behind proposals for a satellite village of up to 1500 homes to the north west of Perth have said they will “immediately appeal” a decision to reject the scheme. The Pilkington Trust and Stewart Milne Group will be pursuing an appeal to the Scottish Government after Perth & Kinros

Ellie Hutchinson By Ellie Hutchinson, private renting project manager at Shelter Scotland

Scottish house prices are expected to increase over the next three months, according to surveyors. The latest Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) found a net balance of 26 per cent more chartered surveyors expect house prices to continue to drifting upw

David Cameron Prime Minister David Cameron has agreed to work with the Scottish Government to deliver funding for a Tay Cities Deal.

Susanne Webster As the national rollout of digital smart meters gets underway, Susanne Webster, policy and practice co-ordinator at CIH Scotland blogs about the potential impact and how the new meters can help us all make smarter energy choices.

Six of the seven successful Keys to Learn students with their certificates of achievement along with representatives of Routes to Work Ltd, North Lanarkshire Council, New College Lanarkshire and Reeltime Music Seven proud young people from Motherwell and Wishaw are the first to complete a pioneering

Housing and care provider Bield is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in Perth & Kinross. Gladstone Court Retirement Housing Development in Perth is looking for friendly and enthusiastic befrienders and social act

(from left) Tenant Deba Odoko, Kingsley Umweni, Cllr Cammy Day, tenant Stephen Ritchie and tenant Toni Anne Grady City of Edinburgh Council housing convener, Councillor Cammy Day met with tenants yesterday for a tour of the newest completed homes at the Pennywell site.

Almost half of low income households in the UK are not claiming the welfare benefits and tax credits they could be entitled to, according to new research. National charity Turn2us has found that of the 48 per cent of low income households missing out on assistance, 87 per cent have seen no improveme