Scottish Housing News
WEB2 days ago · Councillors back motion for rent controls in Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council has become the first local authority to back a motion in support of rent controls since the introduction of the Scottish Government's new Housing Bill. Read Full Article. 27 Sep 2024. 5 minutes.
Budget: Sector hits out at ‘hammer-blow’ affordable housing cuts
WEBDec 20, 2023 · In all, funds for fuel poverty and housing quality budgets are being cut from £21.8m to £1.7m. On welfare support, the Scottish Government will be investing £90m in discretionary housing payments and £358m will be invested in energy efficiency and clean homes. However, this is the extent of funding for homes in Scotland.
Sanctuary to bring 128 energy-efficient homes to Glasgow’s east end
WEBOct 27, 2023 · SUBSCRIBE. Work has officially started on a new housing development in the east of Glasgow. Sanctuary Scotland is bringing 128 high quality homes for social and mid-market rent to Myreside Street in Carntyne. Delivered by developer AS Homes (Scotland), the properties are being built on a 2.48-hectare brownfiel.
Works underway on Waverley Housing’s first new build development
WEBMar 1, 2024 · The £7 million investment is being delivered by Clark Contracts. Chief executive Fraser Kelly, operations director Carole Yallop, chair Ronnie Dumma and clerk of works Greg Easton from Waverley Housing were joined by representatives from Clark Contracts on site on Tuesday to mark the start of the development, which will provide 25 two- and three-bedroom houses across four blocks on the town ...
Finalists announced for Scottish Home Awards
WEBMar 11, 2020 · Finalists announced for Scottish Home Awards. 11 Mar 2020. Reading time: 8 minutes. The developments, homes and teams which have progressed to the finals of the 13th annual Scottish Home Awards have been revealed following a record high volume of entries. Sponsored by Ross & Liddell, the awards …
Hanover Scotland to withdraw from factoring and focus on social ...
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Hanover Scotland is to withdraw from property factoring as part of a decision to focus on its delivery of vital social housing throughout Scotland. Hanover Scotland manages more than 4,500 homes across more than 24 council areas, predominantly for older people – and is one of the country&rsquo
Lomond Group completes Tay Letting acquisition
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Property firm Lomond Group has continued its expansion in Scotland with the acquisition of Tay Letting. The firm, which has offices in Glasgow, Dundee, and Edinburgh, will become part of the DJ Alexander brand and substantially increase the firm’s presence in Glasgow, Dundee and the wider Tayside area. Ed Phillips, group chief executive of ...
Springfield signs £10m affordable housing contract with Moray …
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Springfield Properties has signed a new contract, worth £10.1 million, with Moray Council for the delivery of affordable housing. The group will receive funds from the sale of the land to Moray Council in the current financial year and the design and build phase, which accounts for the vast majority of the contract value, is due to be ...
North Gate social housing development makes RIAS Awards longlist
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · New Gorbals Housing Association’s milestone North Gate development is one of 17 projects to have been shortlisted for the 2024 RIAS Awards by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Winners of the prestigious prize, announced on 4 June, will become the ‘l
Regulator highlights landlord performance and challenges in …
WEB30 Aug 2024. Reading time: 3 minutes. The Scottish Housing Regulator has today published its National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter for 2023/24. The report shows that social landlords have performed well against the Charter given the ongoing challenges facing them and their tenants, including the cost-of-living crisis and acute ...