Housing news
New chapter for affordable housing in Craigmillar
Published on Wednesday 1 May 2013
Construction begins today (Wednesday, 1 May) on a new housing development in Craigmillar, which will deliver 60 affordable homes.
Edinburgh tops tenant satisfaction surveys
Thursday 13 June 2013
Edinburgh tenants have given Council housing in the city a vote of confidence in a new survey.
New property repair advice service to begin
Tuesday 26 March 2013
Owners of shared properties looking to organise repairs will be able to get help from a new Council service from Tuesday 2 April.
Working together to improve communities
Monday 26 November 2012
A two month-long initiative to improve the quality of life for people living and working in the south west of Edinburgh starts tomorrow (Tuesday 27 November).
New CCTV cameras for housing blocks
Monday 8 October 2012
A package of measures is being introduced to improve security on the landings of housing blocks in the south west of Edinburgh.
UK recognition for Edinburgh homelessness project
Wednesday 19 September 2012
A pioneering homelessness project funded by the City of Edinburgh Council is in line for a top award.
Council projects in line for top awards
Monday 10 September 2012
Five innovative City of Edinburgh Council projects are going for gold in prestigious UK public service awards.
Major step forward in regeneration of North Sighthill
Monday 23 July 2012
Contractors are starting to demolish three blocks of flats in the North Sighthill area of Edinburgh from today (23 July).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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