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The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for increased investment in Scotland’s affordable homes programme and voiced "serious concerns" over social security cuts following the Spring Statement. 

DM Hall is enhancing the strength and experience of its West of Scotland commercial valuation team by bringing in highly experienced property professional Iain McGhee as a consultant. Iain, who hails from Kilmarnock, will be based initially in the firm’s Glasgow city centre office, but will su

Three exciting tourism projects in Argyll and Bute’s island communities have been awarded new funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF).

As part of its ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, at the launch of its Sibbalds Wynd development in Bathgate, housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland teamed up with The School Bank West Lothian to announce that it will donate  £25 for each new home sold

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT continues to draw cross-party support for its activities in its 125th year, with another prominent MSP publicly supporting its campaign for protection of title for electricians. Scottish Green Party co-leader and former minister for gree

The first iteration of the masterplan for the proposed Center Parcs village in the Scottish Borders has been unveiled, providing an exciting glimpse into the future of the development.

Progress continues to be made on major construction works across Aberdeen as part of the £150 million City Centre and Beach Masterplan (CCBMP), a committee heard this week.

Good progress on a new primary school for the area of Tillydrone has been made and the new building is expected to open before the summer holidays.

Independent housebuilder Dandara Scotland has achieved the highest accolade in the latest Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey, achieving five stars for customer satisfaction for the fifth consecutive year.

Scottish housebuilder Cruden has made a £2,000 donation to the Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT) in support of community projects under its Newbyres site, in partnership with Midlothian Council. The donation is divided into two £1,000 contributions, one supporting the Tru

The first phase of housing at Castlehill Road, Wishaw, is now complete, taking forward North Lanarkshire Council regeneration plans to deliver new housing, amenities and green spaces, transforming and connecting the local community.

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed a reduction in average decision timescales for major housing applications but warned that the determination times still far exceed the statutory period of 16 weeks. New planning application statistics published yesterday covering the period Q1 and Q2 for 20

The Existing Homes Alliance has gathered signatures from 25 organisations calling on the First Minister to fulfil his promise to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill before the window for legislation closes imminently due to the election.

Work is set to start soon on the new RNLI lifeboat station in Anstruther.

The Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is launching a Traditional Skills Bursary scheme, with applications invited from 1 April 2025. Traditional buildings, generally those built before 1919, make up about 20% of Scotland’s dwellings and the appropriate skills needed to work o