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Ark Estates acquires commercial properties near Cromarty Firth Freeport

Published 6 months ago

Property investment and development company Ark Estates has acquired prominent commercial properties near the Cromarty Firth Freeport area.

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Scotland’s fuel poverty rate rose to 34% in 2023, Scottish House Condition Survey finds

Published 6 months ago

More than a third of all households in Scotland are estimated to have spent at least 10% of their incomes after housing costs on keeping their homes warm, according to the latest Scottish House Condition Survey (SHCS) for 2023.

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Savills: Independent operators drive Glasgow’s food & beverage revival

Published 6 months ago

Glasgow city centre has experienced a significant surge in food and beverage (F&B) activity in 2024, with 34 new openings marking the highest volume in over six years – a 25% increase compared to the previous year – according to Savills.

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Legal & General snaps up Edinburgh student housing in £35m+ deal

Published 6 months ago

A purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh has been sold for more than £35 million to Legal & General, in the latest of a series of deals in the sector.

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Scottish Land Commission proposes changes to Land Reform Bill

Published 6 months ago

The Scottish Land Commission has proposed changes to the Land Reform Bill, currently being considered by Holyrood.

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New rating system among proposed changes to Energy Performance Certificates

Published 6 months ago

The Scottish Government has proposed changes to Energy Performance Certificates which it said will give consumers a clearer picture of their home’s energy performance and link better with the drive to cut emissions from homes and buildings.

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West One Loans enters Scottish buy-to-let market

Published 7 months ago

West One Loans’ buy-to-let (BTL) division has started lending on Scottish properties for the first time.

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Scottish property taxes raise over £674m in 2024

Published 7 months ago

Scottish Government revenue from land and buildings transaction tax (LBTT) has reached a record £674.1 million in 2024, a 15.2% increase on the previous year, according to DJ Alexander.

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Research commissioned to identify Scotland’s affordable housing need post-2026

Published 7 months ago

CIH Scotland, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Shelter Scotland have commissioned new research to identify affordable housing need in Scotland post-2026.

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Highlight Housing to support sale of shared equity properties for Places for People

Published 7 months ago

Places for People has appointed specialist affordable housing sales agency Highlight Housing to market and sell its shared equity properties across Scotland.

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ESPC: Property market defies winter slowdown

Published 7 months ago

The property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders remained buoyant during the last quarter of 2024, defying the typical seasonal slowdown.

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Three Aberdeen oil HQs change hands in £45m deal

Published 7 months ago

Three Aberdeen oil firm buildings have been acquired by EEH Ventures, a London-based investment firm, as part of a deal worth £45 million.

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Three Aberdeen oil HQs change hands in £45m deal

Published 7 months ago

Three Aberdeen oil firm buildings have been acquired by EEH Ventures, a London-based investment firm, as part of a deal worth £45 million.

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Report provides ‘compelling evidence’ short-term lets fail to impact Edinburgh’s housing market

Published 7 months ago

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers has highlighted a new report which it said “comprehensively refutes the false narrative” that short-term lets are driving the housing crisis in Edinburgh and beyond.

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SRE Group lets Bothwell Street site to DM Hall

Published 7 months ago

Scottish property firm SRE Group has let 3,280 sq. ft. to national surveyors, DM Hall, at its recently refurbished 28 Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

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