Council won’t force developers to build affordable homes in Aberdeen city centre until June 2022
A waiver exempting Aberdeen developers from the need to build affordable homes has been extended until June 2022.
Housing
Boris Johnson’s economic recovery speech: Key points
Here are the main elements of Boris Johnson’s plan to revive the economy after the coronavirus crisis:
Suspension of benefit cap urged to protect tenants during pandemic
Calls have been made for the UK Government to suspend the benefit cap and make accommodation more affordable to protect renters during the coronavirus outbreak.
Estate agent’s virtual viewings a hit with Aberdeen buyers
And within 48 hours of Aberdein Considine launching the initiative, an offer was made on a property in Bucksburn which has now been accepted.
Developer planning 350 homes on banks of River Dee
Plans are being put together for hundreds of homes on the banks of the River Dee in Torry, in a spot earmarked for something "iconic".
Plans to build 177 new homes in Aberdeen to tackle housing ‘crisis’
Plans have been lodged to build 177 new homes in Cove to help bring down the waiting list for houses in the city.
New affordable homes can help kick-start economy after pandemic, say campaigners
The next Scottish Government is being urged to kick-start the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery by committing to build more affordable homes.
MSPs support second emergency Covid-19 Bill but changes demanded
Holyrood is being urged to amend emergency coronavirus legislation to help Scots in the period after the pandemic – with Greens calling on ministers to bring in a rent freeze for two years.
North-east council to reopen housing applications
The housing allocations were stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic and existing tenants are being asked to remain in their current home where possible and safe to do so.
Aberdeen’s council housing policy ‘pays off’ as number waiting for homes drops
The number of people waiting to be housed in Aberdeen has fallen in the last five years, according to the local authority.
Aberdeen housing chief appeals to First Minister for community testing in Scotland
The chief executive of a north-east housing association has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in the hope that community tests can be carried out in Scotland.
Coronavirus: North-east tenants to get increased protection if emergency legislation is passed
North-east tenants will get increased protection if emergency legislation is passed next week.
Aberdeen residents to lead fire checks in multi-storey buildings
Aberdeen residents are to lead inspections in their own multi-storey buildings.
Plans submitted for 140 homes at site of Aberdeen office block
Plans have been lodged to build 140 new homes in Aberdeen city centre.
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.
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.