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Ofgem is issuing Symbio Energy with a provisional order, which compels it to pay around £450,000 in full for a government environmental scheme. The Feed In Tariff (FIT) scheme, which is administered by Ofgem, provides payments to owners of small-scale renewable energy generators, and is funded

A public consultation has been launched as the Scottish Government considers keeping some temporary provisions made under Scottish and UK coronavirus legislation including pre-eviction protocols relating to rent arrears in the private rented sector. The consultation sets out a range of pro

A multi-disciplinary consultant team led by Turner & Townsend has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to work with the Wester Hailes community to translate their vision into a master plan for the area.

A green infrastructure plan has been considered by Glasgow City Council as part of plans to regenerate North Maryhill to create an attractive, green, climate change resilient and connected neighbourhood.

Significant reform is needed to the way land is brought forward for housing and development if Scotland is to build the houses it needs, according to the Scottish Land Commission. Publishing a review and recommendations to Scottish Ministers about land for housing – the culmination of two year

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has joined forces with housing association representatives in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to call on the UK Government to extend the £20 uplift in Universal Credit (UC) payments.  In October, the government is planning to

Kingdom Housing Association has been shortlisted in three categories at the Scottish Home Awards, the country’s largest independent awards competition in residential property. Now in its fourteenth year, the Scottish Home Awards recognise excellence in the Scottish housing sector across 18 dif

Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) has released progress images of its project to bring one of the oldest buildings in Inverness back into use.

Renfrewshire Council chief executive Sandra Black has announced her retirement. Sandra Black has worked in public service for almost 40 years and has been responsible for leading the council's emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also played a key role in the establishment

The tiny community of 15 on the Isle of Canna is appealing for donations to help complete the funding package to build three community-owned houses.

Scottish housebuilder Avant Homes has strengthened its development team with the appointment of Sarah Fenton to fulfil the role of regional development director. Sarah originally began her career at Avant Homes as a trainee surveyor in 2005 and has since gained more than 15 years’ experience i

Around three million homes across the UK could be powered by low carbon hydrogen under new proposals launched by the UK Government. UK business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has set out plans to create a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK over the next decade and beyond. The UK

A quarter (25%) of young people in Scotland say a lack of knowledge is a key barrier to home ownership, with two fifths (39%) unable to confidently explain how a mortgage works, according to the latest research from Bank of Scotland. The survey of over 2,100 18 to 34-year-olds living in Scotland, fo

The Highland Council has encouraged eligible residents to apply to benefit from up to 100% Scottish Government grant funding for First Time Central Heating. This would be delivered through the installation of an air source heat pump, new radiators and new controls.

Sovereign Property Partnership and the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) have united to spearhead a housing with care taskforce for Scotland. The inaugural meeting, which takes place on August 26, will see a mixture of operators, investors. developers, civil servants, planners, lawyer