Housing

Land behind the Doocot at Dolphingstone will remain open space.

Developer wins appeal over 150 more new homes on public park land

Flats in James Court, Edinburgh operating as short term holiday lets

Short term let owners dealt blow after councillors reject 18 appeals

New plans have been submitted for an arc of student accommodation in the Northfield area of Edinburgh, on the site of the former Right Wing pub.

Popular chippy could be bulldozed for more student flats

Edinburgh declared a housing emergency in November 2023

Labour warns Scots are being priced out of housing market

An artist's impression of flats planned for the former hospital site in Haddington

First look at new East Lothian ‘village’ in former hospital site

Cala Homes (East) and Allanvale proposed a mixed use site of homes and commercial units on farmland at Old Pentland

Plans lodged for huge Midlothian housing development

Scottish Government commitment on 800 new homes in Granton

Owners of land on right say the housing development on the left of road has changed the landscape of their village

Council leader accused of ‘misdirecting’ planning committee members

An artist's impression of the proposed new flats and retail units at the site of the row of shops on Niddrie Mains Road.

Plans to transform rundown retail parade unveiled

Resident hits out after plans approved for 850-home development

Councillors approve plans for flats on flood risk site

An artist's impression of the proposed two new blocks of flats at 40 Fernieside Gardens in Moredun, Edinburgh.

Proposals to demolish church and build 35 flats in two blocks

Council gives go ahead for 850 new homes

Corstorphine Snooker Company is looking to demolish the Manse Club to make way for four new three-bedroom homes.

Plans re-submitted to demolish snooker hall and build four new homes

The problems revolve around the way Fife has been using hotels and B&Bs as temporary accommodation for people who present as homeless. (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Homeless risk being 'back on the streets' under emergency council plan

The Leith site will be transformed under the approved plans.

39 new homes approved as part of wider 105-home development
The council has approved plans to build 39 new homes on a vacant site next to Leith Docks, as part of a wider 105-home development.
Kevin Quinn

Councillor told to 'watch language' during heated debate

East Lothian set to declare housing emergency

The site on the west side of Alderstone road between the Almondvale roundabout and the Campus roundabout in Livingston.

Vandalised business park to be transformed into housing site

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Housing is by far the largest source of carbon emissions coming from buildings in a city dominated by pre-war homes

Accounts Commission report reveals fantasy of council goals - John McLellan

An artist's impression of the proposed care home in Corstorphine.

Plans for 60-bed care home approved at gap site

Craig Duncan sent us this great aerial shot of Edinburgh Castle. He said: "Out of the many shots I have I really like this one."

Warning that 4,600 city families could be in temporary housing by 2040

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

The Edinburgh skyline as viewed from Calton Hill

Edinburgh named in top 5 most desirable place to live in UK

Council tenants asked for views on how rent is spent

'Lifestyle inflation' is to blame, according to 4,000 adults

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals
Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals – with 'lifestyle inflation' partly to blame.
Oliver Lewis

MSP 'horrified' at safety failures in hundreds of council homes

Housing Minister Paul McLennan visits West Granton Housing Co-operative

Minister outlines how new Housing Bill will help prevent homelessness

Bid to add student accommodation to major New Town development

A poll of 2,000 adults uncovered the top 50 things that irritate people when they’re trying to get on with their day

These are life's top 50 biggest inconveniences

A poll of 500 adults who bought their first property have revealed their biggest regrets - including living in an area they do not love

First-time buyers reveal their biggest regrets

Edinburgh City Chambers, off the Royal Mile. Picture: Getty Images

Hundreds of residents hit by construction defects in homes

The now derelict site at 229 Willowbrae Road.

Student flats approval at former pub site "a mistake" says councillor

First CGI images of new housing development at former army barracks

Andy Burnham

Call for powers to be devolved to Scotland's regions

Edinburgh MP Scott Arthur makes maiden speech in House of Commons

Rent increases are impacting the saving powers of four in 10 private tenants and now a third of these can't afford to put any cash aside as a result.

62% of UK renters put aside £100 or less each month

Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Future looking better after major change in the political dynamic - Donald Ander...

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

People look at residential properties displayed for sale in the window of an estate agents' in London (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Expert tips for first-time homebuyers as mortgages jump 61% in 5 years

Councillor George Paul with senior council housing department staff and representatives from Hub South East and Connect Modular on site in Almondvale Crescent, Livingston.

Work starts next week on new modular homes

Karen Bishop, 51, with her 2-year-old French bull dog Drew outside the Travelodge in Norwich.

Watch: Disabled gran has lived in hotel for 2 years after flat blaze

(Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

UK city leaps into top 10 most expensive cities for expats

One of the house types at Honeyman Park is the two-bedroom Balfron

Variety of new homes aimed at first-time buyers for sale

Glencairn Properties secured planning permission for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development located to the west end of Dundee Street and spanning south onto Dundee Terrace in Edinburgh. Visualisation provided by Dalgety Design.

Shop and car showroom make way for six-storey block of student flats

A plan has been submitted for the transformation of the historic Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh into 168 homes.

First look at housing plans for historic Edinburgh Caledonian Brewery

Edinburgh declared a housing emergency last year

City chief calls for major housebuilding scheme amid housing crisis

Edinburgh is among locations in the grip of a housing emergency, as the number of open cases of homelessness in Scotland hits record levels. Picture: Getty Images

No new affordable home approvals in city this year as cuts slammed

Council say 'massive cuts' make building affordable homes 'unlikely'

Ex-Army HQ in greenbelt sold to developers

Tenant evicted from home just days before government ban lifted

Fresh plans have been unveiled for Finance House

Empty Edinburgh call centre to make way for student accommodation

Flatmates demand compensation after 12 cold months

Plans for major development at greenbelt land on Frogston Road have sparked nearly 150 objections in just 24 hours.

Plan for major housing development sees 140 objections in 24 hours