Tag: housing

Cyrenians consortium to head up Housing First Edinburgh

Cyrenians has been announced as the lead organisation for a new fund aimed at tackling homelessness in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh based homelessness charity, who are currently marking their 50th year, are delighted to be selected as the lead organisation in the ambitious Housing First Edinburgh programme. Continue reading Cyrenians consortium to head up Housing First Edinburgh

Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk

Revised planning proposal ‘set to maintain area’s distinctive feel and character’ following community feedback, says developer 

A significant section of Leith Walk, Edinburgh is set to be transformed into a vibrant residential, student and visitor quarter following a major planning application submitted by Drum Property Group. Continue reading Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk

City Council to seek powers to tackle short term lets

“Residents are suffering because of short term lets. Finding solutions for our communities is a priority for this administration. ” – Housing Convener Cllr Kate Campbell

The city council is to set up a  team dedicated to dealing with complaints about short term lets is to be set up by the City of Edinburgh Council.  Continue reading City Council to seek powers to tackle short term lets

HALF OF SCOTS NO LONGER BELIEVE THEY WILL BUY THEIR OWN HOME

  • Just under a third remain confident they can buy their own property
  • One in three will use the Help to Buy scheme to get onto the property ladder
  • One in four parents are happy to help their children buy their own home

The latest How Scotland Lives research from Bank of Scotland shows a snapshot of how Scots are feeling about the idea of getting on the property ladder. Just under half (48%) feel that they will never buy their own home, with less than a third (29%) feeling confident about their future purchasing prospects. Continue reading HALF OF SCOTS NO LONGER BELIEVE THEY WILL BUY THEIR OWN HOME

Edinburgh buyers caught in “vicious circle” of home shortages

CAPITAL buyers are being caught in a “vicious circle” caused by property shortages, according to leading experts. New findings from Warners Solicitors & Estate Agents show that buyers are delaying putting their own property up for sale until they can find a suitable property to buy, leading to a staggering 50% drop in the number of homes available for sale in Edinburgh. Continue reading Edinburgh buyers caught in “vicious circle” of home shortages

£47.5 million Places for People loan to boost mid-market rent housing stock

One thousand new homes will be delivered across Scotland through the latest affordable housing investment fund. Continue reading £47.5 million Places for People loan to boost mid-market rent housing stock

Award-winning Artisan to begin new residential project in Canonmills

Artisan, awarded Scottish Property Company of the Year, but known locally for their recent award-winning New Waverly development, have instructed local contractor Hart to begin the construction of a new residential development at Warriston Road in Canonmills, Edinburgh later this month. Continue reading Award-winning Artisan to begin new residential project in Canonmills