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The ‘perfect storm’ that is looming large this winter could have devastating consequences for millions across the UK, as Sandra Brydon explains. Presently, there’s so much uncertainty as to whether or not we’ll be facing another lockdown this winter. If we do face a second wa

Maryhill Housing has appointed Cruden Building to deliver a multi-million-pound affordable housing development in Glasgow. Due to start formally next month, the £11.5 million development will be built on vacant land at the corner of Maryhill Road and Cowal Road on the approach to Kelvinda

Long proponents of better regulation of short term lets, CIH Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introducing flexible powers for local authorities to deal with particular issues in their area. The government has set out plans for the regulation of short term lets incl

Tenants have praised the "brilliant support" they have received from Wheatley Group’s housing officers during the pandemic. Wheatley’s 500 housing staff across Scotland have been working from home since March and are staying in close contact with their tenants, particularly the elderly a

Our sister publication Scottish Construction Now has now included a legal section on its busy website. Sponsored by leading advocates Compass Chambers, Construction Law in Scotland will host news and developments in construction, planning and property law in Scotland.

While considering whether Edinburgh can meet its pledge to be a zero-carbon city by 2030, Stephen Tucker takes a broader look at how to achieve zero-carbon at scale from a planning and design perspective. It seems like every day the world is being forced to deal with a new crisis. But long term, the

Good progress is being made under the implementation of the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan on homelessness in Dundee according to the first year review. The recent progress report has detailed that the council and partners have “delivered a successful first year of the five-year Rapid Rehousi

A planning application has been lodged for 424 new build-to-rent homes in Glasgow’s West End.

Bellway Homes has submitted plans to build 403 homes at the site of the former Ruchill Hospital in north Glasow.

Westpoint Homes has fleshed out its plans to build three five-storey blocks containing a total of 55 flats in Glasgow's south side. 

The forthcoming investigation by HMRC into Airbnb landlords may be the last straw for growth in the short-term lettings market, according to a property management firm. Apropos believes that the announcement that Airbnb has passed on the financial transactions of 225,000 people who rent out homes an

From attic apartments to south-facing family kitchens, daylight is central to how we live in, and use our homes. Hazel Davies examines how architects seek to maximise natural light in properties. The importance of light has been understood by architects and housebuilders for centuries. The Georgians

Home Office plans to withdraw accommodation and support from hundreds of asylum seekers in Glasgow are "dangerous" and "unconscionable", two Glasgow councillors have warned in a letter to home secretary Priti Patel. Council leader Susan Aitken and Councillor Jen Layden, are calling on the Home Offic

Greg Colgan has been appointed as the new chief executive of Dundee City Council. Currently the executive director of corporate services, he will take up the post upon the retiral of the current chief executive David Martin and lead the council through its long-term recovery plan following the

Care home residents and their family and friends will soon be able to enjoy longer visits together and greater personal interaction, health secretary Jeane Freeman has announced.