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Deputy prime minister and secretary of state for housing Angela Rayner has announced the UK Government’s first steps to reform planning in England. The ambitions include building 370,000 new homes each year, reforming council housing targets, and enforcing new provisions to open up the me

Catherine Gillon, a highly accomplished human resources professional with almost 30 years’ experience, has been appointed director of employment affairs by trade association SELECT. Most recently HR business partner for EDF Energy at Torness power station, Ms Gillon’s role at SELECT will

One of the first purpose-built mosques in Scotland could receive a Category A listing. Historic Environment Scotland said the Glasgow Central Mosque, built 1979-1984, is an outstanding example of a purpose-built mosque design and a significant example of the use of the Postmodern style of architectu

Martin Smith, aged 38 from Strathdee Properties in Craigellachie, has been crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge Champion 2024 after emerging victorious at the national competition over the weekend. The event, sponsored by the CITB, took place on July 27th at Errol Airfield in Perthshire, where

Scotland's Land & Buildings Transaction Tax hits record high as more homes cross tax threshold, writes property expert Dr John Boyle. Rettie has just completed our annual review of Scotland’s property tax (Land & Buildings Transaction Tax, or LBTT). A dry subject, but one most home buy

Baroness Judith Jolly, president of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, has stood down from her position after five years of loyal service. The peer joined the health and safety charity in 2019, and has since played a pivotal role in furthering RoSPA’s mission of preventing acci

As a direct legacy of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway has created thousands of jobs, supported thousands of businesses, and brought over 150,000 square metres of office and industrial workspace into use in the East End of Glasgow and Rutherglen. As a con

Edinburgh’s house price growth is inevitable due to its unique circumstances, according to DJ Alexander. The lettings and estate agency said that over the last decade, Scotland’s capital has benefitted from double-digit population growth of well-qualified, well-paid, working-age people f

Two new build projects and the North Lanarkshire Council team behind their delivery have been shortlisted in this year’s Inside Housing Awards. The event recognises the top projects and teams working within the housing sector across the UK.

A six-acre island off the Devon coast complete with private beach, fortifications, planning permission for a luxury hotel, and reportedly 15 ghosts, has been put up for sale. Drake's Island, just 600 yards from Plymouth, was used as a military defence for hundreds of years - with 18th-century cannon

Cala Homes has completed its first net-zero-carbon-enabled home. The project at its Hampton Lakes development in Peterborough will test the housebuilder’s net zero principles, providing essential learning to help inform Cala’s approach in the future.

Kevin Stewart MSP has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to call for the abolition of VAT on building projects involving regeneration, refurbishment and retrofitting. The SNP representative for Aberdeen Central has also lodged a motion at the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

Long-serving former director of Campion Homes Marjorie Scott has passed away. The Scottish housing developer made the announcement on LinkedIn, saying Ms Scott was "an integral member of the Campion Homes family since our inception in 1989".

The Boleskine House Foundation SCIO has been awarded £250,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete the interior restoration of Boleskine House. The investment will also enable a wider programme of community engagement, supporting the charity's vision of Boleskine as a community an

Judith Everett has been appointed as chair of the board of trustees at The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), it was announced at the charity's Annual General Meeting yesterday. An executive director of purpose, sustainability & stakeholder at The Crown Estate, Judith brings decades of experienc