HFS and Housing Minister agree joint working to deliver new homes
Meeting identifies key strategic elements needed to increase housing production
Scottish housing crisis worst since Second World War
It could take up to ten years for Scotland’s housing output to simply return to pre-credit crunch levels.
Pre-Budget Report gambles with recovery
Are social consequences of failing to provide enough homes really a risk worth taking?
Further market intervention required as HFS' pre-budget report demands set out
Calls include new obligations on state-owned banks to increase lending and introduction of Mortgage Indemnity Guarantee scheme.
"Breathing space" needed on implementation of new building standards
With home building already leading the way in carbon reduction, proposed new requirements will only marginally reduce Scotland’s overall footprint.
Governor of Bank of England meets with home builders
Senior Homes for Scotland figures today met privately with Mervyn King and outlined current market conditions and the impact of monetary policy in Scotland.
New Homes Week highlights the many benefits offered by new build properties
Did you know that a new build home could save you over £500 a year in fuel costs? Or that it costs an average of £22,000 to bring an old house up the standard specification of a new home?
Warning on house price inflation as number of private new home starts drops by 1/3
Industry repeats call for introduction of special scheme already available in England to help people on to the property ladder.
Planners must deepen understanding of development industry
Head of Planning Strategy Blair Melville's view as he looks back over his 30 years' experience in both the public and private sector.
Interest rate decision welcome but mortgage availability key to housing recovery
Despite increasing levels of interest in buying new homes, many difficulties remain for those trying to secure a mortgage
