Insight
Duncan Ure: Buyers of multiple properties are better off under Additional Dwelling Supplement
Published 10 months ago
Off-market property investment specialist Duncan Ure says the exemption in Scotland's Second Home Surcharge is attracting professional investors and building a healthier property portfolio market.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Laura Sefton: Changing priorities impact building heat decarbonisation
Published 10 months ago
Insight: Laura Sefton, an energy specialist lawyer from CMS, highlights the challenges facing the housing sector over the decarbonisation of heat from buildings, explains why we're seeing an evolving regulatory environment and examines the legal and regulatory implications of these changes.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Greig Fenton: Why collaboration is the key to a smooth PFI transition
Published 11 months ago
Insight: Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, explores how early planning and a collaborative, impartial approach are essential to ensuring a smooth and cost-effective transition as billions in PFI assets return to public ownership.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ken Gibb: Reimagining Scottish housing taxes
Published 11 months ago
UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence director Professor Ken Gibb introduces a new report that explores how to rethink Council Tax & LBTT to build a fairer, more functional system.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
A chance to shine: Nominations open for CIOB in Scotland Awards 2025
Published 11 months ago
Time is of the essence for construction professionals across Scotland who want to be recognised with a prestigious industry award, writes Lynne McKay, CIOB's regional manager for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Shaw: How will the Employer’s NI changes impact construction and refurbishment costs?
Published 1 year ago
Planning a construction or refurbishment project in 2025? From April, new National Insurance Contribution (NICs) changes have come into force and they’re already starting to impact costs across the industry. David Shaw, refurbishment cost expert at Torridon explains what clients need to know.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rachael Martin: Reframing the Housing Association narrative
Published 1 year ago
Communications specialist Rachael Martin emphasises the double-edged opportunity and responsibility of being a vital community anchor.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lynsay Bell Manson: The role of retrofit in Scotland’s net zero journey
Published 1 year ago
Opinion: Reinvesting in existing buildings, celebrating heritage and protecting legacy can help Scotland reach its tough net zero target, argues Lynsay Bell Manson.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ken Gibb: The economic case for social housing
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Ken Gibb from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence discusses the launch of Shelter England's essay collection, making the economic case for social housing.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Rob Trotter: Why landlords are being forced to raise rents - and why the worst is still to come
Published 1 year ago
Insight: As rent increases ripple across Scotland, Rettie's Rob Trotter argues that landlords are acting now to avoid being locked into long-term losses later.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul McDevitt: Why the UK construction industry needs better leadership
Published 1 year ago
Opinion: Scottish Construction Summit programme director Paul McDevitt believes the traditional approach to construction leadership is no longer sufficient.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Jacqueline Norwood: How are social landlords supporting their tenants to engage and participate?
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Following on from its recent release, Jacqueline Norwood, executive director at TPAS Scotland, takes a closer look at the findings of a new report into how social landlords are supporting their tenants to engage and participate in their work.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Opinion: Six considerations for short-term let operators in Edinburgh
Published 1 year ago
Opinion: Karen Gatherum, solicitor and licencing specialist at Gilson Gray, and Neil Gray, director at Gray Planning and Development, reveal what short-term lets operators in Edinburgh can do to try and maximise the chances of their licences being renewed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Mark Bickford: Empowering Scotland’s frontline - strategic social investment in supported housing
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Mark Bickford, CEO of Social and Sustainable Capital, explores how social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland, enabling charities to move from renting to owning properties and providing far greater stability for vulnerable individuals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Caroline Maciver: Scottish construction needs clarity on cladding legislation
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Following the Scottish Government's response to the Grenfell Inquiry report, construction law specialist Caroline Maciver highlights the implications so far for the sector and calls for more clarity to help it progress under the new regulatory regime.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Duncan Ure: Buyers of multiple properties are better off under Additional Dwelling Supplement
Published 10 months ago
Off-market property investment specialist Duncan Ure says the exemption in Scotland's Second Home Surcharge is attracting professional investors and building a healthier property portfolio market.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Laura Sefton: Changing priorities impact building heat decarbonisation
Published 10 months ago
Insight: Laura Sefton, an energy specialist lawyer from CMS, highlights the challenges facing the housing sector over the decarbonisation of heat from buildings, explains why we're seeing an evolving regulatory environment and examines the legal and regulatory implications of these changes.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Greig Fenton: Why collaboration is the key to a smooth PFI transition
Published 11 months ago
Insight: Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, explores how early planning and a collaborative, impartial approach are essential to ensuring a smooth and cost-effective transition as billions in PFI assets return to public ownership.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ken Gibb: Reimagining Scottish housing taxes
Published 11 months ago
UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence director Professor Ken Gibb introduces a new report that explores how to rethink Council Tax & LBTT to build a fairer, more functional system.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
A chance to shine: Nominations open for CIOB in Scotland Awards 2025
Published 11 months ago
Time is of the essence for construction professionals across Scotland who want to be recognised with a prestigious industry award, writes Lynne McKay, CIOB's regional manager for Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Shaw: How will the Employer’s NI changes impact construction and refurbishment costs?
Published 1 year ago
Planning a construction or refurbishment project in 2025? From April, new National Insurance Contribution (NICs) changes have come into force and they’re already starting to impact costs across the industry. David Shaw, refurbishment cost expert at Torridon explains what clients need to know.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rachael Martin: Reframing the Housing Association narrative
Published 1 year ago
Communications specialist Rachael Martin emphasises the double-edged opportunity and responsibility of being a vital community anchor.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lynsay Bell Manson: The role of retrofit in Scotland’s net zero journey
Published 1 year ago
Opinion: Reinvesting in existing buildings, celebrating heritage and protecting legacy can help Scotland reach its tough net zero target, argues Lynsay Bell Manson.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ken Gibb: The economic case for social housing
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Ken Gibb from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence discusses the launch of Shelter England's essay collection, making the economic case for social housing.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Rob Trotter: Why landlords are being forced to raise rents - and why the worst is still to come
Published 1 year ago
Insight: As rent increases ripple across Scotland, Rettie's Rob Trotter argues that landlords are acting now to avoid being locked into long-term losses later.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul McDevitt: Why the UK construction industry needs better leadership
Published 1 year ago
Opinion: Scottish Construction Summit programme director Paul McDevitt believes the traditional approach to construction leadership is no longer sufficient.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Jacqueline Norwood: How are social landlords supporting their tenants to engage and participate?
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Following on from its recent release, Jacqueline Norwood, executive director at TPAS Scotland, takes a closer look at the findings of a new report into how social landlords are supporting their tenants to engage and participate in their work.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Opinion: Six considerations for short-term let operators in Edinburgh
Published 1 year ago
Opinion: Karen Gatherum, solicitor and licencing specialist at Gilson Gray, and Neil Gray, director at Gray Planning and Development, reveal what short-term lets operators in Edinburgh can do to try and maximise the chances of their licences being renewed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Mark Bickford: Empowering Scotland’s frontline - strategic social investment in supported housing
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Mark Bickford, CEO of Social and Sustainable Capital, explores how social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland, enabling charities to move from renting to owning properties and providing far greater stability for vulnerable individuals.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Caroline Maciver: Scottish construction needs clarity on cladding legislation
Published 1 year ago
Insight: Following the Scottish Government's response to the Grenfell Inquiry report, construction law specialist Caroline Maciver highlights the implications so far for the sector and calls for more clarity to help it progress under the new regulatory regime.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →