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Ahead of the elections to the Scottish Parliament on 7 May, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has published its policy manifesto, offering an agenda for the built environment that reverses a cycle of decline and puts design at the heart of Scotland’s communities. As a ch

A special event to mark Lar Housing Trust’s 10th anniversary was held at its Meadow House development in Prestonpans. Lar’s first ever development was at Pinkie Mains in Musselburgh and marked the official launch of the trailblazing charity.

The leader of North Lanarkshire Council has warned that the Scottish Government’s 2026/27 budget will place further strain on already stretched social care services. Despite announcements of additional funding, Councillor Jim Logue said the budget does not fully cover the rising costs fac

Dundee native and award-winning actor Brian Cox is joining calls for Dundee to formally declare a housing emergency. The Succession star has today endorsed the Dundee Housing Emergency Action Plan (HEAP), which was brought forward by the Dundee Housing Emergency Coalition to tackle the issue in the

Over 1.5 million winter heating payments, including more than a million payments to older people, have been made so far this winter.

Principal contractor Balfour Beatty has submitted a planning application for a temporary workforce accommodation village in Stornoway to support construction of the Lewis Hub for SSEN Transmission while protecting local housing, services, and the tourism economy. The proposed village, on part of the

An Aberdeen sheriff has refused an appeal by a property owner against a decision not to award him a short-term let licence after it concluded following a single objection to the application from a neighbour that there was the potential for public nuisance if the licence was granted.

Customers across Edinburgh and West Lothian are continuing to benefit from Wheatley Homes’ £21.7 million investment programme, with hundreds of homes set to receive improvements over the next two years. A total of £16.2m of the investment will be spent in Edinburgh, £4.4m in

North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson has helped to mark the success of a £48 million flood protection scheme by unveiling a plaque at the site.

A proposal to transform one of Paisley town centre’s best‑known buildings into new homes has been submitted to Renfrewshire Council.

Share is excited to announce the return of its Young Housing Professionals’ Conference on 19th March 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Glasgow.

Robertson Partnership Homes (RPH) has appointed its new board, strengthening the business as it continues to support the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, affordable housing across Scotland. Bringing together a highly experienced leadership team with strong expertise across operations, commerci

A new partnership between Tulloch Homes and Albyn Housing Society will deliver 54 much-needed affordable homes in Conon Bridge, strengthening the supply of quality housing and supporting local people to live and work in the Highlands.

Stirling Council and Barratt and David Wilson Homes are celebrating the start of work at Durieshill – the biggest housing development to have secured detailed planning approval in Scotland. The development will be brought by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Redrow. The tra

The Housing Ombudsman in England has published new compensation guidance setting out the key principles for a fair approach to compensation awards, which aim to make clear expectations and encourage consistency. Effective from 1 April 2026, the guidance follows engagement with landlords about their