Scottish Housing News
3 days ago · In the latest article in the ongoing Our Housing Heritage series, Scottish Housing News discusses the Glasgow Rent Strikes of 1915. In the absence of social housing, families across the UK in 1915 were at the mercy of private landlords who could hike rents and evict tenants at will with little restr
ASPC reports uptick in Aberdeen property market
Apr 23, 2024 · Sales are also up by 4%, with the average property price rising by 3% to £196,407. ASPC chairman John MacRae thinks the market is likely to remain “reasonably resilient for the short to medium term”.
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
Nationwide boosts interest-free green loans to £20,000
Oct 24, 2024 · Nationwide Building Society has increased its interest-free green loan offering from £15,000 to £20,000 to encourage homeowners to make energy-efficient improvements. The 0% Green Additional Borrowing products, available to existing Nationwide mortgage customers, need to be spent on impr
Council tax legislation passed on second and empty homes
Dec 15, 2023 · Under the Council Tax (Variation for Unoccupied Dwellings) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023, councils will be able to increase the charges from 1 April 2024, with rates for the first year being based on those from 2023-24.. A second home is classed as any home that is not used as someone’s primary residence but that is occupied for at least 25 days in a …
SLE: Tax reforms crucial for rural Scotland’s future
Oct 23, 2024 · Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has urged the UK government to use the upcoming budget to implement fiscal reforms that support rural communities, tackle climate change, and ensure the sustainable future of the rural economy. In a pre-budget submission, SLE outlines critical areas requiring g
Sanctuary to bring 128 energy-efficient homes to Glasgow’s east end
Oct 27, 2023 · 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
Aberdeen council housing rent levels agreed for 2024/25
Dec 15, 2023 · A meeting of Full Council agreed the increase for the upcoming financial year. Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee convener Councillor Miranda Radley, said: “In order to ensure that we continue to provide essential housing services, we have had to increase rents due to the rising costs of goods and services.
Lorna Cameron: Inclusive housing design innovators are building a ...
Mar 11, 2024 · In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future. A quiet but remarkable revolution is underway as new homes spring up across S
Highland Housing Alliance welcomes first residents to three new ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) has welcomed the first residents to three developments delivered in partnership with Tulloch Homes.