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The masterplan for a proposed development of homes at Conglass, Inverurie, by Cala Homes has been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.

Avant Homes Scotland has acquired a 2.42-acre site in Glenboig, North Lanarkshire, to deliver a £9 million new development of 31 homes.

Glenmore Group has secured financing of £11 million to fund a 98-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Dundee.

Phase three of Riverside Dalmarnock, a partnership project between Link and McTaggart Construction, won Age Exclusive Development of the Year at the Scottish Home Awards 2024.

A major low-cost shopping boost has been delivered for families with the opening of a community shop by Linthouse Housing Association. The fantastic new development has come from Linthouse Housing Association in association with Good Food Scotland which is part of the Feeding Britain network.

Barratt Homes has warned Aberdeen City Council bosses that it could abandon plans to construct 91 homes at the site of the demolished Cordyce School if financial support for the development can't be offered by the council. The warning comes as it was revealed that the council received £4 milli

Aberdeen developers John Adam and Son have obtained permission from Aberdeen City Council to demolish a derelict farmhouse and sheds and build 19 self-build homes.

There were 19,632 homes built (completed) and 16,404 new builds started in the 2023-24 financial year, signalling a 17% drop (4,150) in comparison to the previous financial year.

Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, discusses the Scottish housing crises and the limitations of the NPF4. Scotland’s housing system is at a critical juncture. The Scottish Government has acknowledged the nation’s housing emergency and announced its intention to recognise ho

Thousands of unpaid carers in Scotland can apply for a new benefit from yesterday. Carer Support Payment, the replacement for Carer's Allowance, is now available in Angus and North and South Lanarkshire.

The importance of housing in supporting people throughout life, as their needs and priorities change, is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day – taking place on Wednesday 18 September. Scottish Housing Day is an annual event which aims to raise awareness of the challenges and su

The 1st Crieff Guides, a local charity which aims to build girls' confidence and raise their aspirations, has been announced as one of Persimmon North Scotland’s Community Champions – netting them a £1,000 donation.

Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) has welcomed the first residents to three developments delivered in partnership with Tulloch Homes.

Legislation giving Scottish Ministers powers to assess and remediate buildings which have unsafe cladding, where consent of the owners cannot be provided, has received royal assent. The Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill allows the creation of a Cladding Assurance Register to give homeow

Edinburgh City Council has announced a public consultation on its short-term lets (STL) licensing policy this summer. The review, approved by the regulatory committee on Friday 21 June, aims to assess the policy's impact on residents and businesses since its introduction in 2023.