Rise in number of Scots saying they feel safe, walking home, alone in the dark
THERE has been an increase in the number of Scots saying they feel safe walking home at night, alone in the dark. According to the…
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Rise recorded in number of homelessness applications
THE number of applications for homelessness assistance has risen between 2020/21 and this financial year, 2021/22. According to the Scottish Government’s chief statistician, here, there…
Almost half of planning appeals upheld by Scottish Government
ALMOST half of appeals against local authority planning decisions were upheld by the Scottish Government – according to the latest annual report of its Planning…
House prices, Scotland – May 2022
THE average price of a house in Scotland during the month of May was £187,517 – some 11.2 per cent up on the same month…
House sales, 2021-22, estimated to total £22bn
SOME £22.2bn worth of house sales are estimated to have taken place in Scotland, during the financial year 2021-22. The calculation features in figures released…
House prices, Scotland – April 2022
THE average price of a house in Scotland during the month of April was £187,954 – some 16.2 per cent up on the same month…
Campaign option No.6: More detailed housing statistics
It’s an occupational hazard, running a media outlet such as Place Design Scotland: there is never any shortage of ideas, including potential campaigns and projects.…
20,000 new homes built in Scotland in 12 months to September 30 2021
JUST over 20,000 new homes were built in Scotland (across all sectors, not least private and social) during the 12 months up to the end…
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…
House prices, Scotland, March
THE average price of a house in Scotland during the month of March was £181,415 – some eight per cent up on the same month…