South of Scotland empty properties targeted for ‘affordable’ homes conversion
A DEDICATED member of staff has been taken on, to source empty properties in the south of Scotland – mainly the Scottish Borders – to…
Category: Affordable housing
Rent freeze announced in programme for government
A PLAN to freeze the cost of renting a home has been announced by Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Unveiling her government’s Programme for Government,…
Houses-to-affordable-homes scheme making progress in the Highlands
FORTY houses are said to have been purchased by the Highland Council, as part of a recently-launched scheme aiming at increasing the local authority’s stock…
Affordable homes funding boost for Glasgow
JUST over £100million is to be spent on providing new, ‘affordable’ homes in Glasgow during this financial year, 2022/23. Says the local authority, which is…
New life poised for empty homes across Outer Hebrides
TWELVE empty properties are set to be returned into active use – as homes – across the Outer Hebrides. The scheme involves local community agency,…
Architecture prize goes to affordable housing scheme
AN affordable housing scheme in the east end of Glasgow has been named the winner of the ‘Architecture Grand Prix’ title at an awards ceremony…
Fishing body calls for licence fees to be redirected towards providing affordable housing
A CALL has been made for the prices of houses in coastal communities to be subsidised by the re-allocation of licence fees being paid by…
Survey reveals scepticism over affordable homes target
THREE out of five Scots are estimated to be sceptical on whether the Scottish Government will achieve its ambition (stated, here) of building 110,000 ‘affordable…
High point for Scots affordable housing programme
ALMOST 10,000 so-called ‘affordable’ homes have been completed this last financial year, 2021-22 – according to Scottish Government figures. Says the Government, the exact number…
The great ‘affordable housing’ mystery
WE all love a countdown. So, why is it that one of the country’s flagship policies is not accompanied by this simple and potentially most…