Scottish Private Housing Stock valued at nearly £250bn in 2007
New research from Bank of Scotland estimates that the value of Scotland's private housing stock rose by 16% (£34bn) in 2007 to a record £247 billion.
The underestimation nation
One-in-four home makeover projects end up going over budget. Underestimating costs results in Britons spending £4.7 billion more than they had planned. Getting carried away with fixtures and fittings is the major source of increased costs
Public support for Halifax call for action on empty homes
Two thirds of people believe the government needs to do more to combat the problem of empty homes
Escape the Winter Blues at Victoria Park Gardens
For those potential buyers eager to escape the winter blues this month, then a visit to Miller Homes' charming Victoria Park Gardens development could be just the tonic.
Go greener in 2008
Scots were today urged to do their bit for the planet's future by pledging to go greener in 2008.
Sharing a vision at Ferry Village in 2008
As the bells ring out the old year and bring in the new, 2008 presents the opportunity for an ever increasing number of buyers to make their permanent home Ferry Village, Renfrew.
UK mortgage market continues to respond to global credit conditions
Data released today showed that affordability in the mortgage market continued to show some resilience to tightening credit market conditions in November.
Buy to Let Landlords Remain Confident for 2008
Buy to Let landlords have not been shaken by the credit crunch.
Home Builders welcome new Planning Policy
Homes for Scotland, the organisation representing the country's home building industry, has welcomed the publication of draft Scottish Planning Policy 3: Planning for Housing.
Executive launches planning policy consultation on housing
Councils are encouraged to identify and release more land for housing under a new planning policy released for consultation today.
UK buyers maintain international aspirations for 2008
Property markets across the world have experienced some tough times in 2007 as international economic events have shaken consumer confidence.
NAEA reaffirms stance on scrapping HIPs
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has reaffirmed its stance over scrapping the controversial home information pack (HIPs) legislation following fierce criticism over the Communities and Local Government's (CLG) handling of the Packs by its own select committee.
House prices fall by 0.5% in December
According to the Nationwide House Price Index, UK house prices fell by 0.5% in December, the second consecutive monthly decline.
Scottish towns feature in Halifax housing hotspot forecast
Halifax forecast house price growth to be flat in 2008.
Clyde Gateway project
A regeneration scheme spanning Glasgow and South Lanarkshire has been awarded £62 million by the Scottish Government.
Don't let the underinsurance trap catch you out this Christmas
Halifax Home Insurance is warning homeowners to ensure they have enough contents cover over the festive period.
RICS Survey says Scotland Bucking Negative UK House Price Trend
Surveyors reported that house price growth remained negative for the fourth month in succession.
ARLA Welcomes Rental Sector Review and Demands Licensed Letting Agents
ARLA, the Association of Residential Letting Agents and the lead professional body for the rental market, has welcomed the announcement (Wednesday 12 December) of an independent review of the Private Rented Sector.
Scotland surveyors to provide new energy certificates
Surveyors in Scotland can now conduct assessments for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for existing building stock after a protocol agreement was signed.
Report Calls for Greater Energy Efficiency of Buildings
The report of an expert panel appointed to look at ways to make homes and buildings more energy efficient was published on 12th December.
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