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The average price of a property in Scotland reached £194,000 in September 2025, an increase of 5.3% when compared to a year earlier, the latest House Price Index figures have revealed.

Planning applications for new homes near well-connected train stations in England will receive a default “yes” in future if they meet certain rules, the UK government has announced.

Housing and energy campaigners have warned that Scotland risks falling behind on climate and fuel poverty targets after the Scottish Government confirmed it will not introduce its long-awaited Heat in Buildings Bill during the current parliamentary session.

New findings from a survey of planners by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have painted a worrying picture for communities across Scotland, revealing that 66% of respondents in the public sector lack the capacity to meet demand.

Tillicoultry Quarries has appointed four key members to its team. The quarrying and construction materials business said the skills of the new additions map directly to the company’s current priorities: regional integration and commercial development in England, operational excellence and

Asset manager Octopus Capital has raised an additional £100 million for its Affordable Housing Fund, with the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) providing £50m of the funding. As an impact investor, aiming to secure both commercial returns and societal benefit, the bank’s fun

A public consultation on plans for the new road from Motherwell to Ravenscraig is open.

More than £1 million is being invested in the Stranraer railway line this month as Network Rail carries out essential improvements. 

West Lothian Council has submitted a funding request for Winchburgh Railway Station to the Scottish Government.

A comprehensive training initiative has been launched that is designed specifically for women working within the built environment.

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have unveiled a strategic partnership to drive sustainable transformation in the built environment across the UK.

Highland construction company Capstone Construction has made a key senior appointment with the installation of Michael Cameron as operations director. Coming as the company experiences a period of strong growth in both the residential and commercial sectors, Cameron will play a key role in supportin

Angus Council planners have recommended approval for two significant housing developments in Arbroath, representing a combined investment of £13 million and the creation of more than 60 new homes. The first project involves the £7 million redevelopment of the former St Thomas RC Primary

Glasgow City Council is set to launch a design competition to redevelop two fire-ravaged tenement sites at Albert Cross in Pollokshields, aiming to restore the area’s heritage and vitality while addressing long-standing dereliction. Two B-listed tenement buildings at the heart of Albert Drive

Two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders have reported mixed trading updates ahead of this month’s Autumn Budget, highlighting affordability pressures and uncertainty in the housing market.