Brexit uncertainty damaging Scottish housing market, report shows
Prolonged Brexit uncertainty is likely to cause further damage to the Scottish property market, according to a housing survey.
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Rise in number of new build homes completed in Scotland last year
The number of new build homes completed in Scotland has increased, according to official figures.
No-deal Brexit could damage Scotland’s housing sector, minister warns
A no-deal Brexit could cause serious problems for Scotland’s housing sector, the housing minister has warned.
New homes for Fort William welcomed
Plans for 325 much-needed homes in Fort William have been lodged by a leading social housing developer.
Aberdeen council administration pledges to push on with homes plan
Aberdeen's council administration has pledged to push forward with its plans to build 2,000 homes.
Aberdeen residents fight to preserve under-threat community garden
A group of Aberdeen residents has joined forces with a community garden project to protect it from being turned into housing.
Kevin McCloud apologises for delays in housing project
TV property guru Kevin McCloud has apologised over “delays and problems” a property firm he set up has encountered with a building project.
Banchory residents voice anger at plan to drive road through valued woodland
Residents of an Aberdeenshire town have voiced their anger at plans to drive a road through what they say is a valued and wildlife-filled woodland area.
Granite City bottom of house price league table
Rising house prices in the rest of the UK have left Aberdeen at the bottom of a league table compiled by a leading property website.
Rental adverts which specify ‘no DSS’ tenants could be outlawed, minister says
Rental property advertisements which discriminate against people who rely on housing benefit could be outlawed under plans being considered by the Government.
Rightmove increases revenue despite weaker property market
Rightmove’s revenue jumped last year despite a slowdown in UK house sales.
Call for review into price threshold differences in home buying scheme
An MSP has called for a review into maximum price thresholds set under a scheme to assist people buying a home.
Housebuilder’s half-year profits more than double
Springfield Properties saw its shares rise to their highest value since September after half-year profits more than doubled at the housebuilder.
Public to have say on plans for hundreds of new homes in Bridge of Don
Aberdeen residents will today get the chance to have their say on plans to build hundreds of new homes in part of the city.
Ballater residents kept in the loop about new housing development
Residents of a north-east town are being given the opportunity to find out more about a forthcoming housing development.
Mixed picture for Scottish housing market as small growth in sales recorded
The Scottish housing market experienced a slight growth in sales as the overall UK market got off to a slow start to the year, new figures show.
Edinburgh and Glasgow to see house prices rise, analysis forecasts
The cost of housing in Edinburgh and Glasgow is set to rise above UK averages over the next five years, according to market analysis.
Ireland’s housing policy ‘not robust enough’ to cope with Brexit
Ireland’s current housing policy is not “robust enough” to deal with the potential impact of Brexit, it has been claimed.
New homes target threatened by labour shortage, say industry bosses
The Scottish Government could struggle to meet its target to build 50,000 homes by 2021 due to a lack of workers, industry bosses have suggested.
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Plans for 500 homes near Balmedie revealed to local community
Proposals for a new 500-home development with a new primary school, health centre and more were revealed to an Aberdeenshire community yesterday evening.
Developer appeals north-east council’s decision to reject housing plans
A housing developer has taken its fight to build hundreds of homes in a north-east coastal village to the Scottish Government.
Couple claim AWPR damage to house has left them in a £4,000 black hole
A couple claim they been forced to pay out £4,000 after AWPR contractors damaged their home.
Housing Executive contractors withdrawn from areas of Londonderry
Housing Executive contractors have been withdrawn from a number of areas in Londonderry following a series of attempted attacks by dissident republicans.
Thousands of new homes to be built in West Lothian
More than 3,000 new homes are to be built along with state-of-the-art schools in a multimillion-pound development in West Lothian.
Crumbling tenements at ‘condition cliff-edge’, MSPs warned
A report into tenements in Scotland has warned they are at a “condition cliff-edge”.
Increase in number of Scots struggling to pay mortgage and rent costs
The number of people in Scotland who are struggling to pay for their home has increased by nearly a third in the last two years, according to a study.
Boroughs to work together to keep people off streets in London
London boroughs will join forces to provide thousands of extra properties for families on the edge of homelessness, the Communities Secretary has announced.
Developer unveils plans to expand St Combs
Plans have been unveiled for the expansion of a north-east village.
Housing developer submit plans for new homes in Moray
A Moray housing developer has submitted plans for a new development of 44 homes in a town in the region.
Red squirrel habitat in Banchory Devenick destroyed
A housing developer has been accused of “wreaking devastation” at a north-east squirrel habitat.
Scottish island secures crucial milestone for new housing development
The Western Isles is set for a mini housing boom, with over 200 new properties expected to be developed over the course of the next year.