Housing news
Developer sought for a major regeneration housing project in Edinburgh
Published on Monday 30 April 2012
A contract worth an estimated £80m to build around 800 new homes in the Pennywell/Muirhouse area of Edinburgh has been advertised by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Tenants given a voice for housing services
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Council tenants will be able to continue to shape the city’s housing services after the green light was given to include them in future decisions.
Sharing the benefits of cheaper fuel bills
Thursday 1 March 2012
Residents in one of Edinburgh’s largest block of flats are set to benefit from cheaper fuel bills thanks to the City of Edinburgh Council.
Keys for first new council home in a generation being handed over
Wednesday 22 February 2012
The first new council home to be built for a generation in Edinburgh will be officially handed over to the new tenant today (22 February).
Edinburgh landlord found guilty of licence evasion
Thursday 22 December 2011
An Edinburgh landlord has been successfully prosecuted for operating a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a licence.
Edinburgh top for council housing in national benchmarking results
Thursday 1 December 2011
More council homes in Edinburgh meet national quality standards compared with any other urban area in Scotland, and empty properties are re-let quicker than most other authorities.
Satellite technology helping those with dementia
Friday 25 November 2011
A service is being developed by the City of Edinburgh Council that uses satellite technology to prevent people with dementia becoming lost in the city.
New affordable homes milestone reached
Monday 31 October 2011
A record number of affordable homes have been approved for construction this year by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Further National Housing Trust boost for the city
Thursday 27 October 2011
Another 89 affordable homes are to be built in Edinburgh under the National Housing Trust (NHT) initiative.
Council to investigate individual property repair complaints
Friday 21 October 2011
Property owners concerned about work carried out under the Council’s statutory repairs scheme are set to have their complaints investigated on a case-by-case basis.
Successful start for housing incentive scheme
Monday 17 October 2011
A pilot scheme which offers Edinburgh tenants financial help in moving to smaller homes has seen a 72% increase in applications from people living in homes too large for their housing needs.
Tenants debate future of city housing
Tuesday 4 October 2011
Council tenants are being offered the chance to shape the city’s housing services at a conference in the Capital this weekend.
North Sighthill tower blocks down with a bang
Sunday 25 September 2011
Schoolboy Lewis Reynolds joined Councillor Norman Work, and former residents, Maureen and William Murdoch, in demolishing the three multi-storey blocks at North Sighthill today (25 September).
All set for North Sighthill demolition day
Thursday 22 September 2011
Three multi storey blocks at North Sighthill in Edinburgh are due to be demolished this weekend to make way for the regeneration of the area.
Demolition day for schoolboy poster winner
Tuesday 20 September 2011
Schoolboy Lewis Reynolds will be literally bringing the houses down this weekend!
First Council homes for a generation up for top award
Monday 29 August 2011
The project which will see the first new council homes built in Edinburgh for more than a generation has been short listed for another major housing award.
A new dawn for North Sighthill
Wednesday 24 August 2011
The skyline of North Sighthill in Edinburgh will be changed forever with the dramatic demolition of three tower blocks on Sunday 25 September 2011.
Future of housing allocation in Edinburgh set for public consultation
Friday 19 August 2011
A consultation is underway during August on how the City of Edinburgh Council and other social housing providers allocate housing in the Capital.
New green development blasts into housing finals
Monday 1 August 2011
A new ‘green' community development funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and Dunedin Canmore Housing Association has been shortlisted for a prestigious Sustainable Housing award.
Urgent message to all bidders on EH - Key to Choice
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Important news for anyone who submitted a bid last weekend
Council cuts household bills in the Capital
Thursday 14 July 2011
As the country’s main energy suppliers are set to increase their prices by up to 20% this year, the City of Edinburgh Council it doing its bit to help council tenants cut their household bills.
Incentive scheme to free up under-occupied Council homes
Monday 11 July 2011
Council tenants in Edinburgh can now benefit from up to £1,000 worth of help in a pilot scheme to tackle the issue of people living in homes that are too big for them.
Council rent arrears fall for seventh successive year
Monday 4 July 2011
The amount of rent arrears owed by council tenants in Edinburgh is at a record low for the seventh successive year.
New Council homes project wins top award
Friday 10 June 2011
A major housing award has been achieved by the project which will see the first new council homes built in Edinburgh for more than a generation.
Developers on board with affordable homes plan
Tuesday 7 June 2011
Four developers have been short-listed to provide detailed proposals to build up to 600 much-needed affordable homes in Edinburgh.
Council to help ex-forces personnel find a home
Tuesday 31 May 2011
People leaving the armed forces could be given a boost in their bid to find a new home by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Consultation starts to prevent homelessness in capital
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Preventing homelessness is at the heart of a new draft commissioning plan approved this morning (24 May) by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Two Edinburgh high rises set for face lift
Tuesday 29 March 2011
A multi-million pound refurbishment of two of Edinburgh’s 1960s high rise flats has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a contractor to kick start the transformation.
Funding model breaks new housing ground
Wednesday 9 March 2011
A new initiative involving the City of Edinburgh Council could eventually see hundreds of affordable homes available for mid-market rent in the Capital.
Edinburgh tenants success recognised with civic reception
Monday 7 March 2011
Tenant volunteers in Edinburgh will tonight (7 March) receive a civic reception from the City of Edinburgh Council to celebrate 20 years of campaigning for improved housing conditions.
Property manager advice for home owners
Friday 25 February 2011
Owners in around 100 tenement stairs in Edinburgh are being directed to alternative property managers.
Architects announced for next 21st Century Homes phase
Thursday 10 February 2011
Edinburgh's ambitious project to build the first new council homes for a generation has taken an exciting step forward.
Housing leader's reaction to Scottish Government paper
Saturday 5 February 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Housing Leader Councillor Paul Edie has welcomed the Scottish Government’s policy paper 'Housing Fit for The 21st Century today'.
Web survey helps shape affordable housing needs
Wednesday 2 February 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council is carrying out an online survey on affordable housing needs in the Capital.
Affordable homes boost for Edinburgh city centre
Wednesday 26 January 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council 's housing leader has welcomed news that 174 affordable homes are going to be built in the city centre.
Developers on board with affordable homes plan
Wednesday 5 January 2011
Plans by the City of Edinburgh Council to kick start the affordable housing market in the Capital have moved a step closer.
Developers urged to join affordable homes plan
Friday 15 October 2010
Housing developers are being urged to get on board with a scheme aimed at building more affordable homes in the Capital.
Key Edinburgh homelessness service contract awarded
Tuesday 12 October 2010
The contract for one of the City of Edinburgh Council’s pioneering homeless services has been awarded.
Proposed new law to provide better deal for tenants in Edinburgh
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Plans to raise the standard of private rented housing in Scotland have been unveiled today by Housing and Communities Minister, Alex Neil.
Council takes the lead in affordable homes plan
Friday 24 September 2010
An initiative hoping to provide up to 600 affordable homes in Edinburgh has moved a step closer.
Two high rises set for £5m facelift
Tuesday 21 September 2010
A multi-million pound refurbishment of two of Edinburgh’s 1960s high rise flats is due to get underway early next year.
Developer for new council homes in Edinburgh
Thursday 26 August 2010
Construction work on the first new council homes for a generation in the Capital is set to begin following the appointment of a developer.
Top marks for Council’s housing service
Tuesday 6 July 2010
The housing service provided by the City of Edinburgh Council has been rated as the best in Scotland.
Figures for Edinburgh homelessness set to fall
Tuesday 26 January 2010
Homelessness in Edinburgh is on track to fall further this year despite the impact of the worsening economic conditions.
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