Edinburgh’s City Plan 2030 approved by planning committee
Oct 24, 2024 · The City Plan 2030 sets out the strategy for development, proposals, and policies to shape development and inform planning decisions in the coming years.
Report provides ‘compelling evidence’ short-term lets fail to …
3 days ago · As part of its overall research, BiGGAR Economics calculated that short-term lets (STLs) contribute £154 million Gross Value Added (GVA) per year in Edinburgh supporting 5,580 jobs. Alongside this huge economic boost, it highlights that self-catering accounts for less than 1% of total housing stock.
ASPC: Aberdeen property prices experience 3.1% annual drop
Jan 31, 2024 · The Aberdeen Housing Market statistics for the fourth quarter of 2024 were published by the ASPC in cooperation with the University of Aberdeen’s Centre for Real Estate Research.. The report also shows that the annualised house price change over 5 years in Aberdeen is 1.0%. John MacRae, chairman of the board of directors of ASPC, commented on the figures saying that “despite continuing ...
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 …
Scottish Housing News
4 days ago · Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Cameron as its new group chief executive officer. Jacqueline, who has served as the Association’s executive director of housing and property services since January 2022, brings a wealth of experience and a proven
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”.
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JR Group breaks ground on new affordable housing development …
Dec 12, 2023 · The JR Group has broken ground on a new housing development in the village of Croftamie, in rural Stirlingshire, on behalf of its client, Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA).
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
Taskforce convened to tackle Radio Teleswitch challenge
Oct 4, 2024 · The agreement follows a summit, organised by the energy regulator Ofgem, gathering suppliers and stakeholders including Energy UK and Citizens Advice to find a joint solution to the challenge of migrating households from the ageing technology before the service ends on 30 June 2025.