Property
Holyrood committee concludes housing inquiry with call for urgent action plan
Published 3 months ago
A national action plan must be developed to tackle the housing emergency to avoid the risk that the crisis 'drifts on indefinitely', according to a new report published today by a Scottish Parliament committee.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
New supply dips, but affordable housing investment continues
Published 3 months ago
Scotland's Chief Statistician has released the Housing Statistics for Scotland 2023-24, revealing a year of mixed results across the nation's housing system.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
‘Urgent disruption’ in housing policy required to secure Scotland’s economic future
Published 4 months ago
A major new report commissioned by the David Hume Institute, authored by Professor Duncan Maclennan CBE of the University of Glasgow, has called for bold action on housing to secure long-term economic growth and reduce inequality across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Student accommodation added to rent control measures
Published 4 months ago
The Scottish Parliament's Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee has voted to force the Scottish Government to include student tenancies in its planned rent control legislation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
House prices up nearly 7% in Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Borders
Published 4 months ago
The average selling price of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders has risen by nearly 7% to £285,684, according to ESPC.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Buccleuch Property and McAlpine complete acquisition of 101 Centre Street
Published 4 months ago
A joint venture between Buccleuch Property and Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures has completed the acquisition of 101 Centre Street, Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Commercial property investment reaches £315m in subdued Q1
Published 4 months ago
Investment in Scottish commercial property totalled more than £300 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking a subdued beginning to the year, according to Knight Frank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish commercial property investment reaches £315m in subdued Q1
Published 4 months ago
Investment in Scottish commercial property totalled more than £300 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking a subdued beginning to the year, according to Knight Frank.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh lender advances £15.5m for Fulham Town Hall project
Published 5 months ago
Edinburgh-based Unbranded Finance, the UK-based non-bank real estate lender, has advanced a new £15.5 million senior loan facility to Ziser London to assist with delivering the developer’s flagship redevelopment of the former Fulham Town Hall, located directly opposite Fulham Broadway station in London.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
The future of Buy-to-Let in Scotland: Is it still worth it?
Published 5 months ago
The buy-to-let market in Scotland has been through a turbulent few years. From changing tax rules and rising mortgage rates to the Scottish Government’s rent cap measures, landlords have been left wondering if investing in rental property is still a smart move in 2025.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Rent freeze fallout: What Scottish landlords need to know in 2025
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s private rented sector has undergone unprecedented change in recent years. The introduction of temporary rent controls and eviction restrictions in 2022, followed by extensions and modifications through 2023 and 2024, has left many landlords uncertain about their future. As we move through 2025, the “rent freeze era” is ending—but its impact continues to shape the landscape for both landlords and tenants.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Real estate veteran Scott Marriott establishes Instar Partners advisory firm
Published 5 months ago
Experienced real estate and financial services advisor Scott Marriott has launched Instar Partners, a new specialist advisory firm based in East Lothian.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Colliers: Edinburgh tops UK Hotel Market Index as Scotland’s hospitality boom continues
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s capital continues to dominate the UK hotel market, securing the first position in the 2025 Colliers UK Hotel Market Index.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Industry calls on FM to introduce Heat in Buildings Bill ‘before it’s too late’
Published 5 months ago
The Existing Homes Alliance has gathered signatures from 25 organisations calling on the First Minister to fulfil his promise to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill before the window for legislation closes imminently due to the election.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Lord Best calls for 2025 UK Housing Review to inform future policy
Published 5 months ago
The House of Lords was the setting for the launch of the 2025 UK Housing Review yesterday with event host Lord Richard Best urging all political parties to engage and utilise the publication when setting future housing policy.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Holyrood committee concludes housing inquiry with call for urgent action plan
Published 3 months ago
A national action plan must be developed to tackle the housing emergency to avoid the risk that the crisis 'drifts on indefinitely', according to a new report published today by a Scottish Parliament committee.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
New supply dips, but affordable housing investment continues
Published 3 months ago
Scotland's Chief Statistician has released the Housing Statistics for Scotland 2023-24, revealing a year of mixed results across the nation's housing system.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
‘Urgent disruption’ in housing policy required to secure Scotland’s economic future
Published 4 months ago
A major new report commissioned by the David Hume Institute, authored by Professor Duncan Maclennan CBE of the University of Glasgow, has called for bold action on housing to secure long-term economic growth and reduce inequality across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Student accommodation added to rent control measures
Published 4 months ago
The Scottish Parliament's Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee has voted to force the Scottish Government to include student tenancies in its planned rent control legislation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
House prices up nearly 7% in Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Borders
Published 4 months ago
The average selling price of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders has risen by nearly 7% to £285,684, according to ESPC.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Buccleuch Property and McAlpine complete acquisition of 101 Centre Street
Published 4 months ago
A joint venture between Buccleuch Property and Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures has completed the acquisition of 101 Centre Street, Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Commercial property investment reaches £315m in subdued Q1
Published 4 months ago
Investment in Scottish commercial property totalled more than £300 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking a subdued beginning to the year, according to Knight Frank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish commercial property investment reaches £315m in subdued Q1
Published 4 months ago
Investment in Scottish commercial property totalled more than £300 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking a subdued beginning to the year, according to Knight Frank.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Edinburgh lender advances £15.5m for Fulham Town Hall project
Published 5 months ago
Edinburgh-based Unbranded Finance, the UK-based non-bank real estate lender, has advanced a new £15.5 million senior loan facility to Ziser London to assist with delivering the developer’s flagship redevelopment of the former Fulham Town Hall, located directly opposite Fulham Broadway station in London.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
The future of Buy-to-Let in Scotland: Is it still worth it?
Published 5 months ago
The buy-to-let market in Scotland has been through a turbulent few years. From changing tax rules and rising mortgage rates to the Scottish Government’s rent cap measures, landlords have been left wondering if investing in rental property is still a smart move in 2025.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Rent freeze fallout: What Scottish landlords need to know in 2025
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s private rented sector has undergone unprecedented change in recent years. The introduction of temporary rent controls and eviction restrictions in 2022, followed by extensions and modifications through 2023 and 2024, has left many landlords uncertain about their future. As we move through 2025, the “rent freeze era” is ending—but its impact continues to shape the landscape for both landlords and tenants.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Real estate veteran Scott Marriott establishes Instar Partners advisory firm
Published 5 months ago
Experienced real estate and financial services advisor Scott Marriott has launched Instar Partners, a new specialist advisory firm based in East Lothian.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Colliers: Edinburgh tops UK Hotel Market Index as Scotland’s hospitality boom continues
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s capital continues to dominate the UK hotel market, securing the first position in the 2025 Colliers UK Hotel Market Index.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Industry calls on FM to introduce Heat in Buildings Bill ‘before it’s too late’
Published 5 months ago
The Existing Homes Alliance has gathered signatures from 25 organisations calling on the First Minister to fulfil his promise to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill before the window for legislation closes imminently due to the election.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Lord Best calls for 2025 UK Housing Review to inform future policy
Published 5 months ago
The House of Lords was the setting for the launch of the 2025 UK Housing Review yesterday with event host Lord Richard Best urging all political parties to engage and utilise the publication when setting future housing policy.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →