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A working group has been established to understand the extent that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been used in social housing in Scotland with early indications that the use of the material is not widespread.

The Caol and Lochyside Flood Prevention Scheme in Fort William, Lochaber has officially opened. The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure chair, Councillor Ken Gowans, opened the Flood Prevention Scheme with pupils from local Primary Schools and Lochaber High School, alongside communit

Jonathan Tweedie has been appointed the new chair of Scotland’s oldest military charity, Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR), succeeding George Lowder, who steps down after seven years in the role. Mr Tweedie has been vice-chairman of SVR since 2019, and is honoured to become the 11th ch

Private rental prices in Scotland have surged by 5.7% year-on-year to July 2023, according to the latest analysis by DJ Alexander Ltd. This was the highest monthly figure since the data began to be collected in January 2012 and is up from 3.9% in September 2022 when the Cost of Living (Tenant Protec

An event was held this week to celebrate the joint venture that aims to regenerate and decarbonise Midlothian via a district heating system.

Residents in have moved into a “stunning” new £11.3 million energy-efficient housing development.

A flagship build to rent (BTR) development in the Bonnington area of Edinburgh has topped out reaching six storeys. Developer and operator PLATFORM_ was joined by Heimstaden, which is forward funding the project, and key members of the project team, including main contractor GRAHAM, to celebrate the

Barratt Developments has delivered a "strong operational performance" despite the continuing impact of mortgage affordability challenges and an "ineffective" planning system. Announcing its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2023, the housebuilder grew pre-tax profit by 10% to &poun

Work has started on a £3 million environmental improvement project to transform the public spaces around the Cedar high-rise flats at St George’s Cross in Glasgow. The Woodside Making Places project is being delivered by Queens Cross Housing Association and supported by additional fundin

A plan to convert a former Perth psychiatric hospital into flats has taken a step forward with the submission of an application for listed building consent.

A student accommodation provider is seeking planning permission to convert a former office block on Aberdeen's Union Street.

A former hospital in St Andrews is to be transformed into 27 flats.

Orkney Islands Council has reiterated its commitment to helping council tenants tackle the challenge of damp, condensation and mould in their homes with councillors backing a new policy to address the issue. The Dampness Policy, including dealing with mould, was approved by councillors at the Educat

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has announced that zero carbon buildings minister Patrick Harvie MSP, Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken, and Scottish Funding Council chairman Mike Cantlay OBE will be key speakers at its upcoming conference “Beyond Niddrie Road:

More than £160,000 is to be shared among a number of North Ayrshire groups to help improve their communities. The first round of funding through the Communities and Place Fund will support a series of projects which will help bring about positive change.