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DJ Alexander brand grows with Tay Letting merger

Published 2 months ago

Property firm Lomond Group, which has completed over fifty acquisitions since 2021, continued its expansion in the Scotland with the acquisition of Tay Letting.

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BSA: Radical reforms needed to boost first-time buyer access to the housing market

Published 2 months ago

A forthcoming report from the Building Societies Association (BSA) highlights the urgent need for substantial changes in the current housing market to facilitate the entry of prospective first-time buyers onto the property ladder, without compromising the prospects of future generations of homebuyers.

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ESPC: Leith leads as property sales confidence grows

Published 2 months ago

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders has shown encouraging signs, marked by increased confidence among homeowners and a surge in property sales volumes, according to the latest ESPC House Price Report.

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Doctors call for urgent damp homes action to address ‘avoidable social causes’ of ill health

Published 2 months ago

Avoidable social harms such as living in mouldy or damp homes are resulting in a rise in the number of patients visiting doctors with health issues, a survey of physicians has revealed.

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Scotland ‘risks missing fuel poverty and net zero targets’ without accelerated transition to warm homes and clean heat

Published 2 months ago

Legally binding targets on fuel poverty and net zero will be missed without new, fit-for-purpose legislation on heat in buildings, the Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has warned.

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John McHugh: Resilient Scots housing market spurs optimistic outlook

Published 2 months ago

Despite facing year of challenges such as inflation and interest rate hikes, the Scottish residential property market has demonstrated resilience, writes DM Hall managing partner John McHugh. He discusses a positive outlook for 2024 with stable conditions, increased cash buyers, and a shift toward urban living.

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Landlords blame drop of 22,000 homes to rent on government policy and rhetoric

Published 2 months ago

There could be around 22,000 fewer homes available to rent in Scotland at the start of 2024 than just a year ago, according to a survey by the largest landlord membership body in the country.

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Edinburgh’s Stamp Office building unveils modern facelift

Published 2 months ago

Refurbishment work to a well-known Edinburgh city centre building has been completed, making available new space to lease in the capital city as options for high-quality and well located offices remain in short supply.

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Scotland’s commercial property sector finds new balance

Published 2 months ago

Following four years of transition, Scotland’s office sector has shifted to a split with some occupiers taking less but higher quality space to accommodate a hybrid work pattern and others making their existing space work better for them with greater cost certainty.

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Regeneration specialist purchases key West Edinburgh site

Published 2 months ago

An extensive mixed-use development site at the gateway to west Edinburgh at Maybury has been purchased by sustainable regeneration specialist Summix.

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Aberdeen’s Union Square changes hands in £111 million deal

Published 2 months ago

Aberdeen shopping centre and leisure complex Union Square is set to change ownership in an investment deal worth £111 million.

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Rosevale Letting grows property stock amid competitor’s liquidation

Published 2 months ago

Glasgow-based agency Rosevale Letting has grown its portfolio with the acquisition of several letting properties from competitor Ross Sales & Lettings, which entered liquidation last month.

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ESPC announces season three of popular property podcast

Published 2 months ago

ESPC has announced the launch of the third season of its popular podcast The ESPC Property Show, with the first episode launching on Thursday.

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Knight Property expands speculative development in Westhill

Published 2 months ago

Knight Property Group has announced that construction is now underway on a prime 0.44-acre plot in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, as the property firm continues its activity in the speculative development landscape across the North East.

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Downing acquires former Daily Record HQ for major redevelopment

Published 2 months ago

Property developer Downing is to redevelop the former Scottish headquarters of Reach PLC after acquiring the site in a multi-million-pound deal. 

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