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.
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Plans for 45 new social housing properties submitted to Dundee council
Councillors are to consider an application to build 45 new homes close to Caird Park at a committee meeting on Monday.
‘Rip-off rents’ forcing families into poverty, warns Labour
Labour has condemned “rip-off rents” it says are driving more families into poverty.
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.
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.
Holyrood to overrule Dundee council and grant permission for 150 homes
The Scottish Government is poised to grant permission for 150 homes in Dundee following a formal appeal from the housebuilder behind the plans.
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.
Plans for 190 houses on Dundee golf course ‘will not reduce number of holes’
Local golfers are being reassured that plans to build nearly 200 homes on part of an existing course will not see its offering reduce.
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.
Residents hit out as Holyrood overrules Dundee council to allow 250 new homes
Residents have hit out at the Scottish Government for approving a controversial housing scheme – despite Dundee City Council rejecting the plans last year.
New cul-de-sac will be built for 40 Dundee homes
Plans for a new development of 40 homes have been approved by the city council.
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.
Dundee council has ‘no concerns’ as boom sees city Airbnb lets rise by 400%
The number of Airbnb-style lets in Dundee has grown by 400% in under three years, figures have shown.