New plans to outline future strategic direction for housing in …
WEBNov 30, 2023 — Reading time: 3 minutes. The future direction of housing in Dundee is laid out in two new strategic plans to be considered by councillors next week. Both the Housing Asset Management Strategy and the Energy Efficiency and Net Zero Strategy acknowledge the serious and accelerating environmental, social …
Council tax legislation passed on second and empty homes
WEBDec 15, 2023 — Latest figures show that at the end of September 2022, there were 24,287 second homes in Scotland. Second homes are currently subject to a default 50% discount on council tax. However, local councils can vary council tax charges and the majority already charge second home-owners the full of council tax, the maximum currently allowed.
WSHA and Westscot Living launch development of ‘Passivhaus …
WEBMay 3, 2024 — West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has launched its landmark development of 90 highly energy-efficient mid-market rent homes at Dundashill, Glasgow. The launch comes the same week as the development was shortlisted for two prestigious national awards: Scottish Home Awards’ Housing Reg
Dream home becomes reality for Edinburgh resident thanks to …
WEBApr 6, 2021 — An Edinburgh resident’s dream of owning her own home has become a reality thanks to the Golden Share affordable housing scheme. Backed by the City of Edinburgh Council, Golden Share allows first-time buyers and existing homeowners to purchase a new home at only 80% of its market value. South Edinburgh …
Almost 600 apartments approved at Glasgow’s Buchanan House site
WEBMar 20, 2024 — The vacant Buchanan House office building in Glasgow is to be demolished to make way for nearly 600 apartments after councillors awarded planning permission for the major proposal. Working on behalf of Global Mutual, Keppie Design will work to deliver 594 apartments alongside supporting amenities, community space and gardens at the Cowcaddens ...
Next phase of homes approved for Bridge of Earn site
WEB12 Jan 2024. Reading time: 1 minute. Plans for three new housing developments totalling a further 66 homes at the Bridge of Earn have been approved. Developments of 29 homes, 20 homes and 17 homes will be built on land north of the A912 at Oudenarde. The green light means GS Brown Construction Ltd can now progress with the latest phasing of its ...
Highland Council housing and planning consultations
WEB30 Sep 2015. Reading time: 2 minutes. The Highland Council has launched online consultations to discuss planning and housing issues across the region. A review of the council’s main planning policy document, the Highland-wide Local Development Plan (HWLDP), is also included. The HWLDP Main Issues Report is …
SFHA tells MPs to ‘act now’ as social tenants face ‘unprecedented ...
WEBNov 29, 2023 — Following last week’s announcements in the Autumn Statement and a rise in the energy price cap, the SFHA is today launching a report at the House of Commons that reveals the devastation caused by the cost-of-living crisis as social housing tenants face unprecedented levels of deprivation.
Regulator encouraged by RSLs’ self-assurance processes
WEBJul 31, 2024 — Regulator encouraged by RSLs’ self-assurance processes. The Scottish Housing Regulator has today published the findings from its thematic review of how social landlords assure themselves about their compliance with regulatory requirements, and how this helps them to inform their Annual Assurance Statements. All social landlords are …
Scottish Household Survey 2022 results published
WEBDec 14, 2023 — Scotland’s Chief Statistician has released the results of the 2022 Scottish Household Survey. In 2022 most (95%) adults rated their neighbourhood as a good or very good place to live, and over half (57%) felt there were places to meet up and socialise. The proportion of adults experiencing feelings of loneliness in the last week increased ...