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North Lanarkshire Council leader Councillor Jim Logue visited one of the council’s latest new housing developments to check progress on the council's vision to redesign and repopulate its town centres.

John Rodger, partner and property specialist at accountants Chiene + Tait, discusses the potential consequences of the new Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT). As the inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell fire continues, so too do financial repercussions from the tragedy which left 72 people dead.

Scottish youth homelessness charity Rock Trust has partnered with its local Yorkshire Building Society branch in Edinburgh to deliver financial training for young people.

A proposal to build 48 affordable new homes in Forres has been rejected by Moray Council. St Machar Properties submitted a planning application for 19 flats and 29 houses at Caroline Street in the town, however, at a meeting of the planning and regulatory services committee members rejected the prop

Plans have been submitted to convert 21 to 25 Carlton Court in Glasgow into 12 apartments. The historic B-listed building is situated between Bridge Street and South Portland Street.

After a 40-year career in housing, David Zwirlein, Hillcrest director of development has announced his plans to retire. Mr Zwirlein is retiring at a time where Hillcrest is undertaking its most ambitious development programme to date, of which he has been instrumental.

A new residential rehabilitation facility run by the charity and housing association Phoenix Futures is to be developed in North Ayrshire to support families affected by drug use. Funding has been agreed in principle for the National Specialist Residential Family Service which will be based in

Caledonia Housing Association is releasing nine new homes in Perthshire this week as part of its shared equity scheme that gives more people the opportunity of buying a new home without being required to fund the entire cost.

East Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a dozen new council houses in Drongan. Initially proposed as a 14-home development during last year's consultation, the Mill of Shield Road development will consist of seven three-bedroom, with one larger four-bedroom property and four two-bedro

This year Scottish Housing Day will focus on the role of housing in tackling the climate emergency and in reaching the Scottish Government’s target of becoming a net zero nation by 2045. The ambitious target will require all homes across Scotland, whether owned or rented, to be energy efficien

Linstone Housing has delivered a new eco-friendly driving boost for motorists in Renfrewshire. The housing association has increased the number of vehicles in its popular Car Club to three in Linwood to cope with demand.

A Fife local has been recognised by Bield for his hard work and dedication throughout the pandemic. Andrew Petrie has been presented the ‘You Are One Of A Kind’ award by the housing provider after playing a major role in boosting staff and customer’s morale.

Holmes Miller and Kelvin Properties are hoping to build on their burgeoning relationship with a proposed ultra-low carbon residential block in Finnieston.

Scotland introduced a new private sector residential letting vehicle, known as the private residential tenancy (PRT), when the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 came into force in December 2017. As part of that regime, a legal device was made available to those who had rented a propert

New data has been published which highlights an increase of renters in the private sector who have been struggling to make ends meet throughout the pandemic, with concerns that this could lead to more rent arrears and even evictions after Covid-linked support is withdrawn.