A Holyrood Committee has called on the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment and introduce compulsory sales orders to tackle the blight of empty homes. Continue reading Committee calls for compulsory sales to tackle blight of empty homes
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Hot summer for Edinburgh’s property market
PROPERTY sales in Edinburgh were up 38% on last year in the final months of summer.
The city’s leading experts, Warners Solicitors & Estate Agents, have released their quarterly review showing that property sales took a significant jump this year compared to the same three month period in 2019. Continue reading Hot summer for Edinburgh’s property market
Short-term Lets: wide support for regulation
A consultation on short-term lets has found wide support for regulation, according to independent analysis published yesterday.
More than 1,000 responses from communities, landlords and businesses raised a number of concerns about the effects of short-term lets, including anti-social behaviour, safety fears and the impact on the housing market. Continue reading Short-term Lets: wide support for regulation
The Crescent comes alive with first apartments all sold
THE MOST upmarket collection of new apartments to launch in Scotland’s recent history has become a fully-fledged community, with the first “core” fully sold and buyers moving in.
Launched by CALA Homes (East), The Crescent at Donaldson’s is a bold and sweeping arc of glass-fronted apartments – with current availability priced from £975,000 to £1,750,000. Continue reading The Crescent comes alive with first apartments all sold
Scotland needs ‘game-changer’ policies to meet child poverty targets, says JRF
Scotland needs new “game-changer” social policies if it is to meet the government’s child poverty targets, according to new research published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation during Challenge Poverty Week. Continue reading Scotland needs ‘game-changer’ policies to meet child poverty targets, says JRF
Bield ‘not afraid of change’
Bield has revealed it remains focused on continuing to bring innovative changes to housing and care services to underline its commitment to improve the lives of Scotland’s older people. Continue reading Bield ‘not afraid of change’
Green light for ‘Skyliner’ housing in Leith
A planning application by S1 Developments for the ‘Skyliner’ site in Leith has been granted, subject to conditions, by City of Edinburgh Council Development Management Sub-Committee. Continue reading Green light for ‘Skyliner’ housing in Leith
University letting service calls for more landlords
A service that matches students with private accommodation in Edinburgh is hunting for more landlords after being short of potential spaces for 120 students for the upcoming academic year. Continue reading University letting service calls for more landlords
New housing phase completed at Western Harbour
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart met new residents during a visit to Western Gateway last week. The Minister’s visit marked the completion of the first phase of mid-rent housing delivery at Western Harbour. Continue reading New housing phase completed at Western Harbour
Edinburgh’s most expensive apartment now available for rent
A £1.7m penthouse – the jewel in the crown of The Crescent by CALA Homes (East), a luxury development within Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site – is now available to rent.
It is anticipated the three-bedroom apartment, which overlooks Donaldson’s School, will be available for upwards of £5k per month. Continue reading Edinburgh’s most expensive apartment now available for rent