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Demolition of former Deutsche Bank House kick-starts 256-home development

Published 10 months ago

Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate is progressing with the demolition of the former Deutsche Bank House in Edinburgh, making way for a homes-led redevelopment of the site.

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Bancon Group posts ‘resilient’ results as turnover drops 26%

Published 10 months ago

Bancon Group has reported an operating profit of £3.8 million for the year ended March 2024, down from £4.6m in the previous year, and a decrease in pre-tax profit from £1.8m to £1.3m.

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Mabbett & Associates and IKM Consulting merge to create new consultancy

Published 10 months ago

Mabbett & Associates Ltd and IKM Consulting Ltd have merged to create one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms.

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Edinburgh school awarded ‘first-of-its-kind’ Passivhaus certification

Published 10 months ago

A Passivhaus-designed extension to an Edinburgh school has been officially recognised as a first-of-its-kind in the city, receiving recognition for its ground-breaking use of energy-efficient design and materials, including cross-laminated timber.

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East Ayrshire Council sets out £166m investment in housing

Published 10 months ago

East Ayrshire Council has set out the strategic plans for the direction of local housing as detailed plans for £166 million investment were approved by councillors last week. 

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Deal signed for Cala to build 21 affordable homes in Aberdour

Published 10 months ago

An agreement has been reached that will see Cala Homes (East) build 21 new social rent homes on behalf of Fife Council – with work due to start in January 2025.

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St Vincent Street student accommodation development kicks off

Published 10 months ago

Developer Artisan Real Estate has drafted in building contractor GRAHAM to begin construction of a £33 million student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre.

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Time to invest in transformation of town centres, conference hears

Published 10 months ago

Increased innovation is needed to unlock the investment needed to revive empty and neglected buildings in Scotland’s towns, a major conference heard yesterday.

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Hassell puts health first with new University of Edinburgh building

Published 10 months ago

Construction work on a new building for The University of Edinburgh at the growing health innovation district of Edinburgh BioQuarter, housing the world-class Usher Institute and partners, is now complete.

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Revised plans for Crossgates housing development submitted to Fife Council

Published 10 months ago

Persimmon North Scotland has submitted a revised planning application for a residential development in Crossgates, Fife, following discussions with the local community and Fife Council.

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Persimmon purchases Strabathie site to deliver 40 new homes

Published 10 months ago

Persimmon North Scotland will be re-entering the housing market in the north east with a new residential development at Strabathie Village, Aberdeenshire.

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Springfield Properties gets green light for 174 homes in Buckie

Published 10 months ago

Proposals to build 174 homes on the outskirts of Buckie have been given the go-ahead.

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Scottish National Investment Bank helps develop Shetland’s first mid-market rent homes

Published 10 months ago

The Scottish National Investment Bank has made a £730,000 investment in DITT Construction Ltd to support the construction of six high-quality, one-bedroom homes in Lerwick.

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New affordable housing consultancy launched

Published 10 months ago

A new specialist affordable housing consultancy and managing agent has been launched which aims to bridge the gap between housebuilders, local authorities, housing associations, and property developers.

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7,000-home Edinburgh development site recommended for approval

Published 10 months ago

A £2 billion development with the capacity to deliver 7,000 new homes to the outskirts of Edinburgh has been recommended for planning permission in principle approval.

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