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The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed the 14 projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS Awards, including a wide range of private and social housing projects. Once again, the shortlist for the annual RIAS Awards is striking in its diversity in terms of scale, location and

Fragmented ownership, chronic underinvestment, and slow legislative progress are pushing thousands of tenements into deepening disrepair, but with cross-party and cross-sector support for compulsory owners' associations and building reserve funds, a potential positive future could be around the corn

The Scottish Event Campus is set to host one of Scotland’s largest ever yoga events, as it welcomes Yellow Yogis on 13 September, a brand-new fundraising initiative aiming to raise thousands for cancer care. The event will be led by internationally recognised yoga instructor Finlay Wilson, aka

A £337 million investment in Renfrewshire Council housing has been approved by councillors to ensure tenants have warm, welcoming homes and housing services which meet their needs.

A major disruptor in the UK construction sector, based in the South of Scotland, is benefitting from a £330,000 grant to propel its pioneering recycled‑glass building technology. Vaso by Eco takes waste glass and converts it into high‑performance structural panels capable of delivering rap

Plans for almost 300 new homes on the outskirts of Dumfries have taken a major leap forward, paving the way for Wheatley Homes South’s biggest development in the area. The plans, approved this week by Dumfries and Galloway Council, will see 296 new homes built at Catherinefield Farm, including

The Scottish Land Commission has today published a policy roadmap that outlines practical actions to widen land ownership, strengthen local decision-making and unlock opportunities for homes, jobs and climate investment across the country.

Midlothian Council has agreed its Rent Setting Strategy for the period 2026/27 to 2028/29, approving an annual rent increase of 5.42%. The decision will support major investment in existing council homes, help meet national energy efficiency requirements, and enable the development of additional aff

The Accounts Commission has called on Integration Joint Boards (IJBs), together with their NHS and council partners, to urgently make decisions on where to redesign, reduce or discontinue services.

Partnership housing specialist Lovell has reported a record set of results for 2025, with revenue rising 5% to £903 million, operating profit up 16% and order book increasing to £2.33 billion. With strong and robust earnings growth, parent company Morgan Sindall Group delivered a strong

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s budget for 2026/27 was approved by Members at a meeting this week. The budget fully addresses the Comhairle’s initial deficit of £5.4m using a council tax increase, returns from investments, the use of uncommitted reserves and savings from service budget

People may be missing out on social security support they are entitled to due to stigma around social security, new research shows. Independent research commissioned by Social Security Scotland found that while nine in ten (91%) people agree anyone could need financial support when their circumstanc

Social enterprise Changeworks has published an open letter calling on all political parties to commit to urgent action on fuel poverty and delivering a just transition for a sustainable future ahead of the upcoming Scottish parliamentary election.

Property factor Taylor & Martin has expanded into Aberdeen after securing a 300-home flagship development in the city’s West End. The firm has opened its third office, in Westhill, as it moves to provide full national coverage across Scotland. The firm already has offices in both Edinburgh

Moray Council has agreed its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, confirming investment in council housing, progress on national housing standards, and the second year of its three‑year rent strategy.