Proposed shake-up of rental sector will give tenants greater protection
Private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants at short notice and without good reason under a major shake-up of the rental sector, the Government has said.
Housing
‘Rip-off rents’ forcing families into poverty, warns Labour
Labour has condemned “rip-off rents” it says are driving more families into poverty.
For sale: This beautiful Aberdeen flat is bigger than most family homes
This stunning four-bedroom flat in Aberdeen is bigger than most houses.
Three-bedroom property in north-east town would make a great family home
This three-bedroom home in a popular north-east town is on the market for £235,000
Councils could be sanctioned for breaking temporary housing rules
The Scottish Government will consider introducing sanctions on councils that fail to comply with temporary accommodation rules, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Mixed response over plans for 500 homes at Trump golf course
Plans to build more than 500 homes at the site of Donald Trump’s north-east golf course have received a mixed response from councillors.
Energy efficiency targets could be brought forward
Energy efficiency targets for homes in Scotland could be brought forward by ten years.
More than a million homes could be built on brownfield land – campaigners
More than a million homes could be built on brownfield land, helping to meet housing demand and regenerate towns and cities, campaigners say.
Plans for 30 homes near north-east town
Plans have been lodged for 30 new homes in the north-east – after no businesses wanted to build on the site.
Aberdeen named best city in Scotland for first-time buyers
Aberdeen has been hailed for its relatively low contents theft rate, higher than average disposable income and good property prices, with first-time buyers able to get a one-bedroom property for an average of £93,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North-east house prices ‘still rising’ according to new figures
House prices in the north-east were continuing to rise during the final part of last year, according to new figures.
‘Bitter disappointment’ as planners back Aberdeen flats
An Aberdeen community council is “bitterly disappointed” a controversial homes scheme has been supported.
Proposals for 15 homes in north-east village
Plans have been lodged for 15 new homes in a north-east village.
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.
North-east village residents to have say on 71-home plans
Residents are to be given the chance to have their say on a proposal to build homes in a north-east village.
North-east council pledges £8 million for affordable housing
A north-east council has pledged £8 million for affordable housing this year.
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.
These are the 15 sites in Aberdeen earmarked for new homes by council bosses
A total of 15 sites across Aberdeen have been earmarked to develop new homes, according to a report.
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.
Four-bedroom terraced Aberdeen home in a prime location
This four-bedroom terraced home in the popular area of Rosemount is available for lease at around £2,500 per month.
Scheme to fast-track homes for Aberdeen’s homeless approved
A new initiative to fast-track homeless people in Aberdeen into permanent accommodation has been approved.