73 new homes approved for North Lanarkshire village
Oct 4, 2024 · A major housing development in the village of Allanton has received planning permission in principle. Grimaldi Developments had applied to North Lanarkshire Council seeking the go-ahead for the construction of up to 73 houses and related infrastructure at a three-hectare site on Coltness Avenue.
WSHA and Westscot Living launch development of ‘Passivhaus …
May 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
Scottish Housing News
2 days ago · Osprey Housing's board of directors has appointed Brian Watson as its new chair. Elected by his colleagues at the social landlord’s 25th Annual General Meeting held in September, Brian has been a board member for seven years and has a wealth of experience and a successful career in public sect
Housing sector reacts to Programme for Government rent freeze
Sep 7, 2022 · A combined rent freeze and moratorium on evictions to help people through the cost crisis was yesterday announced as the centrepiece of the 2022-23 Programme for Government (PfG).. Delivering a statement to the Scottish Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said emergency legislation will be introduced to put in place a rent freeze until at least 31 March 2023.
Caledonia Housing Association unveils £75m ... - Scottish Housing …
Apr 26, 2022 · Caledonia Housing Association has secured a uniquely structured £75 million Private Placement, with support from NatWest, to further its commitment to both building sustainable housing and becoming a carbon-neutral organisation. Caledonia intends to use the proceeds from the transaction to con
Warmer Homes Scotland relaunched with more funding
Oct 2, 2023 · Warmer Homes Scotland is being relaunched with more funding and more help for households to install a climate-friendly heating system. Since its launch in 2015, the scheme has helped more than 35,000 older or lower income households across Scotland to live in warmer, healthier homes which are more affordable to heat.
Edinburgh agrees action plan to help address housing emergency
Mar 1, 2024 · Following the unanimous decision to declare a housing emergency in November, the City of Edinburgh Council’s housing, homelessness and fair work committee agreed a report on Tuesday which sets out actions to respond to the crisis.. The actions are based on wide engagement with our partner organisations and councillors, including 14 engagement workshops which helped identify key priorities.
Duncan Smith: A low carbon approach to multi-storey retrofitting
Oct 3, 2024 · So, the cost-of-living crisis has disproportionately impacted our customers, many of whom are on low incomes. As a result, through public consultation, we committed to the residents in 2022 to prioritise the block for investment and insulate it with a solution that would show our commitment to tackling net zero and mitigating fuel poverty.
Albyn Housing Society commits to building 750 new homes by 2021
Sep 16, 2016 · Albyn Housing Society is set to embark on an ambitious plan to deliver up to 750 new affordable homes in the region by 2021, with the potential for even more.. Last year the Highland housing association set a target of building 500 homes over a five-year period, but has now committed to creating 750 new homes and will aim to increase that number by a further 250.
Rent freeze approved as Tenant Protection Bill passed
Oct 7, 2022 · The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill faced a final vote in Holyrood on Thursday after an expedited process saw the legislation tabled, scrutinised and passed within just three days.. It was also the first piece of legislation to be vetted by King Charles as the rent freeze could affect tenants on the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire. ...