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Ahead of the Scottish Government's proposal to introduce design standards for all new build housing to meet a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard going out to consultation, the Passivhaus Trust has set out its key recommendations for how the policy could be delivered.

Veterans Housing Scotland has announced the appointment of Alexander Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, the 16th Duke of Hamilton and 13th Duke of Brandon, as the charity’s new president. Titled the Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale from birth until 2010 when his father, Angus, the 15th Duke of Hamilt

Residents of an English local authority have been awarded £40,000 after they were left in dire damp and mould conditions.

CHAP Group has hosted Councillor Steven Rome and Dundee City Council representatives, Robin Presswood, executive director of city development, and Gregor Hamilton, head of planning & economic development at its Dundee student accommodation site, Stanley Studios.

The Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing at Aston University has completed a two-year project with Birmingham City Council (BCC) exploring in depth the connections between harmful gambling and tenancy security – the first study of its kind in the UK.

Argyll and Bute Council has formally adopted a plan for the area that will help deliver new development, safeguard the outstanding environment, attract external investment and address barriers to economic growth. The Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) replaces the 2015 plan and was prepared by the coun

Views are being sought on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels. Bioenergy is already a key component of Scotland’s energy system and is produced by using organic material from trees, plants and food wast

More than £44 million has been paid to help thousands of people with the cost of a funeral via a Scottish Government benefit, according to latest figures.

Council tax paid by owners of second homes will be increased and brings the area into line with most of Scotland. The move, which was agreed by South Lanarkshire Council’s Executive Committee this week, follows a change in national legislation.

A launch event for the publication of the annual UK housing ‘bible’ – the 2024 UK Housing Review - was held at the House of Lords yesterday.

Another developer has reacted with disappointment at the Renfrewshire Council's decision to refuse planning permission for housing projects in Paisley. A total of 225 homes were rejected across two developments by councillors on the local authority's Planning and Climate Change Policy Board yes

The vacant Buchanan House office building in Glasgow is to be demolished to make way for nearly 600 apartments after councillors awarded planning permission for the major proposal. Working on behalf of Global Mutual, Keppie Design will work to deliver 594 apartments alongsid

The average price of a property in Scotland reached £190,000 in January 2024, an increase of 4.8% when compared to the same time last year, according to the UK House Price Index.

Fife Council could officially become the fourth Scottish local authority to declare a housing emergency when it meets tomorrow.

The Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers as well as installations as it seeks to implement new domestic heating standards, according to electrical trade body SELECT. The campaigning association added that any new plans also have to take into accou