Plans for new care home and affordable houses in Aberdeen face being knocked back
Plans to create a new care home in the west of Aberdeen and 30 affordable houses in Kingswells face being knocked back by councillors.
Housing
‘Very good’ inspection report for Aberdeen housing support service
A housing service, which supports people at risk of homelessness in Aberdeen, has been praised by inspectors.
New licensing schemes for Airbnb-style lets in Scotland announced
Airbnb-style short-term lets could be subject to new licensing schemes from spring next year, the Scottish Government has announced.
UK house prices treble in the last 20 years – Halifax
The price of a home in the UK has more than trebled in the last 20 years, with London property jumping the highest, with increases of 239% from £157,453 to £533,437, according to new research.
Community fears tranquil surroundings will ‘disappear under concrete’
An Aberdeen community fears its tranquil surroundings will “disappear under more concrete”, likening a proposed major development to deforestation in South America.
Johnson insists Tory housing pledge ‘deliverable’
Boris Johnson has insisted his pledge for a million more homes in the next five years is “deliverable” as he outlined Tory plans designed to “empower” renters and help first-time buyers.
Labour proposes radical shake-up of housing system
A radical shake-up of the housing system, which treats homes “as financial assets rather than places to live”, has been proposed by Labour.
Labour to build 150,000 homes yearly in council and social housing ‘revolution’
Labour is pledging to embark on a council and social housing “revolution” by constructing up to 150,000 homes a year in the biggest building programme in decades.
Tories pledge ‘at least’ a million more homes in next five years
A million more homes will be delivered in the next five years under Conservative housing plans which include measures designed to “empower” renters and help first-time buyers.
Next government must make urgent investment in housing benefit, charity says
Urgent investment in housing benefit needs to be made by the next government so that it truly covers rental costs and does not push families towards homelessness, a charity has said.
Series of events across Aberdeenshire to ask the public their views on social living
Elderly people across Aberdeenshire are being asked for their views on housing and related support.
Aberdeen and Western Isles have ‘weathered the worst’ of housing market downturn
Property experts have said that the north-east has "weathered the worst" of the housing market downturn.
Housing officer is named as Highland Council’s Employee of the Year
A long serving housing officer of the Highland Council has been recognised by the local authority after scooping their coveted Employee of the Year award.
Plans lodged for 175 new homes in Portlethen
Plans to build 175 new houses in an Aberdeenshire town are to be considered by councillors.
Next government ‘must tackle dangerous shortage of accessible homes’
The next government should make all new homes accessible and adaptable, according to a coalition of housing and charity groups.
Nairn residents warn against building sheltered housing complex next to noisy sawmill
A community group is fighting plans to build a sheltered housing complex next to a noisy sawmill in a Highlands town.
Hundreds of homes could meet demand in Aberdeenshire
Hundreds of new homes could be built across Aberdeenshire to meet demand if three separate projects are approved.
Trump development could be opportunity for hydrogen heating
The potential to heat Donald Trump’s newly approved housing estate in Aberdeenshire with 100% hydrogen was discussed at an energy sector conference yesterday.
Plans lodged for creation of 312 homes to the east of Inverness
Plans have been lodged for permission in principle for a development of 312 homes at Chapelton, between Balloch and Moray Park in Culloden.
New council housing to ‘make a huge difference’ in Aberdeenshire
Dozens of new council houses which were officially opened in two Aberdeenshire communities yesterday will "make a huge difference to tenants’ lives".
Plan for 500 houses on Donald Trump’s estate approved by Aberdeenshire councillors
Aberdeenshire councillors have approved plans for 500 houses at Trump International today.
The Highland home with a built-in vacuum cleaning system
On the outskirts of Inverness there’s a house that contains many desirable items that a lot of house-hunters hope to find in their dream home.
Aberdeen care home gets glowing report
The users of an Aberdeen housing service have praised staff to inspectors.
Orkney housing concerns leave market static
A lack of suitable housing is preventing Orkney residents from moving as they get older or face health issues, researchers have found.
Plans for nearly 120 homes in Aberdeen given go-ahead despite fears about schools being ‘packed to the rafters’
Plans for more than 100 new homes in Aberdeen have been conditionally approved - despite concerns the proposals could leave city schools over capacity.
Land gifted in plans for social housing on Rousay
A parcel of land has been gifted to a community trust to build three two-bedroomed homes on an Orcadian island.
Planners give the green light for 30 new homes in Shetland
A housing development near Upper Scalloway featuring over 30 new homes has been given the green light from planners - despite strong concerns from residents and staff from a range of organisations including the local school and health centre.
Fears for Aberdeen suburb’s fishing village heritage with plans for 200 sea-view homes
An Aberdeen suburb with “stunning” sea views and a reputation as a secluded fishing village is under threat from developers planning to build as many as 200 homes, residents fear.
Work to start on first stage of massive Elgin housing development this year
Work on the first phase of a multi-million-pound expansion of Elgin will get under way within months.
House waiting list in Moray increases despite more homes being built
The waiting list for council houses in Moray has increased, despite the local authority building more affordable homes than ever before.
Tornagrain 5,000-home development hailed as leading example for future of housing
A 5,000-home development near Inverness Airport is being hailed as a “shining example” in a “blueprint” published by the Prince’s Foundation.
New council houses completed in Aberdeen
The second phase of a major council housing development in Aberdeen has been completed – with more than half the properties now occupied.