Housebuilder Countryside enjoys 65% boost in orders
Housebuilder Countryside Properties has seen a surge in interest for new homes, the company revealed.
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Call for action to boost social mobility in ‘marginalised’ regions
The Government has been urged to act after a report revealed a stark gap in perceived opportunities in the different regions of the UK.
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.
Plans for 500 new homes in Aberdeen to be discussed
A meeting is to be held ahead of a decision on whether to approve plans for more than 500 homes in a city community.
Consultation on major plans for homes in Aberdeen community
A public consultation event is to be held this week into plans for a major housing development in an Aberdeen community.
Residents asked to give views on housing in north-east
A north-east council is seeking views on housing and related support currently available across the region.
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.
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.
Anxious wait continues for Aberdeen residents after council misses deadline on buy-back decision
Aberdeen residents who are waiting anxiously to hear if they will be forced to move out of their homes are still being kept in the dark after another council deadline was missed.
Planning bosses push for more consultation on Aberdeen housing development
Further consultation is required on plans for a major housing development in a city community, planners have announced.
New plans could see 71 homes built in north-east village
Plans have been lodged for the major expansion of a north-east village.
Councillors agree new plans to boost affordable housing in Aberdeen
Councillors have today agreed a five-year plan to help boost affordable housing numbers in Aberdeen.
Councillors approve homes at Donald Trump’s north-east estate
Councillors have approved plans to expand Donald Trump’s north-east estate.
Work on 1,000 new homes near Aberdeen loch could start next year
Work to build a waterside residential development of more than 1,000 homes in Aberdeen could begin at the end of next year, it has been revealed.
Raft of changes to controversial Trump golf homes plan
A raft of changes have been made to controversial proposals to build more than 500 homes at the site of Donald Trump’s north-east golf course.
Plans to create new home at site of former Aberdeen water treatment facility
Plans have been lodged to build a residential property on the site of a former Aberdeen water treatment works.
Housing and jobs stress ‘likely to increase risk of chronic health conditions’
The “physiological wear and tear” from stress around insecure job and housing markets is likely to increase young people’s risk of chronic health conditions later in life, a health expert warned.
Aberdeen residents told to leave homes call on council to buy them
Residents told they have to leave their Aberdeen homes have called on the council to buy them.
Aberdeen homes fitted with Tesla batteries to help residents save money
Homes in Aberdeen have been fitted with new energy units thanks to Scottish Government funding.
Proposals to build range of ‘much-needed’ affordable homes on outskirts of Aberdeen
Plans have been lodged to build new affordable homes in Aberdeen.
Offers over £288,000: Cosy three-bed bungalow in stunning rural location
This cosy, three-bed, bungalow boasts a tastefully decorated interior and stunning rural location.
Plans could see 300 hydrogen-heated homes built in Aberdeen
A total of 300 new homes with hydrogen-powered heating could be built in the city.
Proposal for 15 new north-east homes could be approved
Proposals for 15 homes in a north-east village could be approved next week.
Affordable homes plan gives new life to north-east school
Plans to convert a 140-year-old north-east school into affordable homes have been approved.
New figures show people leaving Aberdeen to live in other council areas
More people have left Aberdeen for other areas of Scotland than any local authority, according to new statistics.