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Celebrating the UK’s most outstanding high-performance, low-carbon buildings, products, and initiatives, the new Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards are now open and free to enter. Developed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF), the awards are del

More than 80 families have moved into one of Scotland’s largest new affordable housing developments since the start of the year – with tenants describing homes as “amazing”.   Wheatley Homes East has handed over 83 properties to tenants in Edinburgh, many of whom had pre

People struggling with Council Tax arrears will have access to enhanced advice through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project.

Edinburgh housing association Manor Estates has become the first housing provider in the UK to be accredited by Dogs Trust for its pet-friendly policies and practices. Manor Estates owns more than 1000 properties across Edinburgh and Fife, and many of its tenants are pet owners. Over the last nine m

Nearly 900 households in Dundee have been identified as containing defective and potentially hazardous concrete, the highest number in any Scottish local authority, according to newly obtained figures.

A planning application has been submitted to transform a vacant office block on the southern outskirts of Aberdeen into 24 flats, including nine units specifically designed for specialist bariatric care. Proposals to demolish the empty Loirston House offices at Altens were approved by councillors la

An office block in Glasgow city centre could be transformed into student accommodation under newly lodged plans.

A long-abandoned villa in Bridge of Allan, listed on the Buildings at Risk Register, is set to be demolished following a recent decision by Stirling Council planners.

Less than a third of UK property experts say the UK government will achieve its target of building 1.5 million homes in England during its five-year term in parliament, with affordable housing ambitions cited as a major barrier to housebuilding. Research commissioned by audit, tax and consulting fir

Acting minister for climate action Dr Alasdair Allan has asked for urgent actions to increase the pace of progress on replacing Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters ahead of the service switching off in June.

Angus Council has described its 2025-26 budget as an "ambitious plan" for the region that is designed to sustain existing services and unlock opportunities for the future. Since 2013-14, the local authority has had to make budgeted savings of more than £100 million and the Administration said

All council housing tenants in North Lanarkshire will receive free internet access, a first for any Scottish local authority.

A proposal has been submitted for the development of affordable homes on Arran on behalf of Trust Housing Association. 

Derelict land on Duns road in Coldstream is earmarked to bring much needed affordable new homes to the local area.   Eildon Housing is withdrawing a previous planning application following its ongoing discussions with the local community and Scottish Borders Council.

New plans have been lodged to build 24 new homes in Rosyth.