A RISE in the number of homes in the market in Edinburgh and the Lothians has given fresh hope for those looking to get onto the property ladder. Continue reading Opportunities Out There for First-Time Buyers
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Strong colony sales followed with launch of new Waterfront apartments
A MODERN take on a style of home intrinsic to Edinburgh has proven its enduring appeal, helping sales surge at a new destination development.
After selling out all 21 colonies less than six months after launching Waterfront Plaza, CALA Homes (East) is now bringing to market a selection of modern two and three-bedroom apartments at its flourishing Leith development. Continue reading Strong colony sales followed with launch of new Waterfront apartments
Property market ended year with decade-high transaction rate
EDINBURGH’S housing market closed the decade with activity between buyers and sellers at its highest level – with the rate of transactions soaring. Continue reading Property market ended year with decade-high transaction rate
Regulating short term lets: new powers for councils
Councils empowered to introduce safety and control measures
Continue reading Regulating short term lets: new powers for councils
New build homes to be more energy efficient
New regulations will be developed to ensure all new homes use renewable or low carbon heating from 2024.
This move to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions for new build homes will run alongside a £30 million investment in renewable heat projects. Continue reading New build homes to be more energy efficient
Improving energy efficiency: proposals to make homes warmer and greener
Homeowners are to be supported to make their homes warmer and cheaper to heat by improving their energy efficiency.
Continue reading Improving energy efficiency: proposals to make homes warmer and greener
Council supports Shelter Scotland’s ‘Are You With Us?’ housing campaign
The city council is supporting Shelter Scotland’s campaign to have the right to a decent home enshrined in Scots law. Continue reading Council supports Shelter Scotland’s ‘Are You With Us?’ housing campaign
Maintaining our tenements
New measures will be introduced to improve and maintain tenement flats across Scotland, the Scottish Government says.
Legislative changes being considered include, compulsory owners’ associations, building inspections every five years and a national reserve fund for repairs. Continue reading Maintaining our tenements
Scottish residents: “We need communities, not just homes”
Two-thirds of people in Scotland feel that too much focus is being placed solely on the construction of new homes, as opposed to rounded communities with supporting infrastructure, a new report has found. Continue reading Scottish residents: “We need communities, not just homes”
MSP launches crowdfunder to prevent Leith eviction
Scottish Green MSP Andy Wightman has launched a crowdfunder to challenge the eviction of a constituent in Leith. Continue reading MSP launches crowdfunder to prevent Leith eviction