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Scottish National Investment Bank helps develop Shetland’s first mid-market rent homes

Published 5 months ago

The Scottish National Investment Bank has made a £730,000 investment in DITT Construction Ltd to support the construction of six high-quality, one-bedroom homes in Lerwick.

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New affordable housing consultancy launched

Published 5 months ago

A new specialist affordable housing consultancy and managing agent has been launched which aims to bridge the gap between housebuilders, local authorities, housing associations, and property developers.

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7,000-home Edinburgh development site recommended for approval

Published 5 months ago

A £2 billion development with the capacity to deliver 7,000 new homes to the outskirts of Edinburgh has been recommended for planning permission in principle approval.

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Data innovation and improved insights to deliver sustainable places, report finds

Published 5 months ago

A new publication that demonstrates the innovative use of data to support improved place-making has been published following a pilot programme which was applied to three public sector projects.

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Green light for refurbishment of Calton Square office building

Published 5 months ago

A planning application for the refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, currently home to Baillie Gifford until 31 December 2025, has been granted subject to conditions by the City of Edinburgh Council.

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Campion Homes completes final phase of Charleston development in Dundee

Published 5 months ago

Housebuilder Campion Homes is celebrating the formal completion and handover of its Charleston development in Dundee.

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Scottish Water undertakes largest ever procurement to transform public assets

Published 5 months ago

The largest procurement ever undertaken by Scottish Water has been launched to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.

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Student flats proposed near Water of Leith

Published 5 months ago

Community views are being sought on plans to redevelop an industrial site in Edinburgh’s Bonnington district into a mixed-use development.

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First Minister sees progress on new Perth High School building

Published 5 months ago

First Minister of Scotland and MSP for Perthshire North John Swinney MSP saw the good progress being made on the construction of the new Perth High School building last week.

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McLaughlin & Harvey strengthens commitment to social impact

Published 5 months ago

McLaughlin & Harvey is the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, an initiative that empowers businesses to use their purchasing power for social and environmental good across Scotland’s communities.

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Coldwells Build launches prefab Passivhaus homes

Published 5 months ago

As Scotland prepares to introduce a new era of energy-efficient building legislation, Coldwells Build has introduced its first collection of prefabricated, Passivhaus-certified homes.

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Edinburgh build-to-rent development financed with £13.7m loan

Published 5 months ago

Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance has provided Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management with a £13.7 million loan to regenerate Stead’s Place into a build-to-rent development in Edinburgh.

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Plans lodged for Glasgow modular homes pilot

Published 5 months ago

A planning application has been formally submitted on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular for the construction of 33 new affordable homes on Allander Street in Cowlairs.

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Funding boost from UKRI for Scottish offshore wind sector

Published 5 months ago

A pioneering partnership between the University of Edinburgh, the University of Dundee and the Forth and Tay Offshore Cluster has been boosted by a £2.5 million innovation funding award from UK Research and Innovation.

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Views sought on ambitious vision for Edinburgh’s city centre

Published 5 months ago

Residents, businesses and other interested groups in Edinburgh are being asked to comment on a strategy to revitalise Princes Street and the wider Waverley Valley to be more vibrant and welcoming.

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