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Potential restrictions on second-home ownership are looming for Scottish tourism hotspots in an effort to make housing more accessible for young people, if the SNP is re-elected.

A new report published by Western Isles Council has issued a stark warning over the future of the Outer Hebrides as it projects trends that will see fewer young people and more elderly living in the area as well as dropping numbers of workers.

Decision Time has reached another major milestone as it continues to expand its presence in Scotland. The company, which provides governance software for managing meetings, risks and objectives, has secured a landmark contract with Link Group, making it the 20th housing association in Scotland to im

Plans have been submitted for up to 200 new homes on land at Whitehill Industrial Estate in Glenrothes that was once home to a piggery.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has provided an update on what the next phase of easing of restrictions means for social landlords and has updated its Guide to Managing Services to reflect the changes. The Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework update (publi

The Scottish Liberal Democrats plan to bring forward new legislation that will “strengthen the duties on public bodies to prevent homelessness” and provide pathways to link suitable jobs and training to housing. Party leader Willie Rennie said the rate of homeless deaths is three times h

The Easterhouse Housing and Regeneration Housing Alliance (EHRA) welcomed residents from across Greater Easterhouse to listen to candidates from the political parties standing in Glasgow Provan and Glasgow Shettleston at the Scottish Parliament election on May 6. Both constituencies cover the Greate

After a Scottish Government Reporter reversed on appeal the decision by the City of Edinburgh Council to refuse a Change of Use application to short-term holiday let at Johnston Terrace, heritage body The Cockburn Association shares its concerns regarding the events and

Glasgow Lord Provost, Philip Braat, recently visited North Glasgow to meet with some amazing businesses, groups and volunteers to say ‘Thank You’ for supporting the community throughout the pandemic. Margaret Fraser, head of regeneration at ng homes, coordinated the visit and arranged fo

A lifeline fund set up a year ago to support people across Scotland through the pandemic has delivered emergency items to almost 7,000 households in hardship.

Five of the housing associations and co-operatives that are part of the ARCHIE alliance have worked in partnership to source funding from the Scottish Government’s Community Recovery Fund.

Aberdeen City Council's appeal against a decision to award protected status to eight blocks of 1960s high-rise flats has now reached the Scottish Government. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) granted A-listed status back in January to Gilcomstoun Land, Porthill Court, Seamount Court, Virginia

Councillors have given their support for a new housing development in the rural Aberdeenshire village of Sauchen. Stewart Milne Homes North had applied to Aberdeenshire Council for planning permission to build 49 homes and associated works on land at Cluny Greens, just south-west of Kemnay

Consulting engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) said it is forging ahead with another prime opportunity after planning consent was granted for a 151-home development in Glasgow’s East End.

Homelessness charity Social Bite has launched its very first At Home dining box, giving people across the central belt the chance to enjoy delicious, restaurant-quality dishes at home while supporting those who have experienced homelessness. The Singh 4 Your Supper menu, is in partnership with