Search: W

Scottish property rents have continued to rise at a higher rate than the rest of Britain after years of low increases according to an analysis of the latest data by property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The firm said that rents in Scotland have continued to rise at a higher annual rate than England and Wa

Holmes Miller Architects has announced the promotion of Ryan Holmes to equity director, based in the company's Glasgow design studio. Since joining Holmes Miller in 2002, Mr Holmes has spent more than two decades advising public and private sector clients, helping to deliver schools, leisure and rec

A pensioner who walked away from an art gallery wearing a pair of blue overalls unintentionally committed art theft. The French pensioner noticed the overalls hanging on a wall in the Picasso Museum and assumed they had been forgotten by another visitor.

Muirhouse Housing Association has appointed Susan Bell as its new chief executive. Ms Bell joined the association last year as Governance and Compliance Manager and has worked within the housing sector for over 20 years across all functions within a housing association with the last five years prima

Some of Scotland’s highest-profile housing and planning organisations are calling for a pause on proposals to revamp the country’s infrastructure and town planning systems. Steven Tolson, Professor Duncan Maclennan, Nicola Barclay and Tony Cain are among the signatories to a letter calli

Cala Homes (West) has secured planning consent to create a vibrant new community in Fauldhead, Kirkintilloch, offering 228 private and affordable homes within a development that will enhance local biodiversity. East Dunbartonshire Council recommended the latest proposals for approval at planning com

Kier Group has announced the appointment of Helen Redfern as its first-ever chief people officer. In her new role, Ms Redfern, previously Kier's HR director, will continue to oversee all HR responsibilities as well as spearheading Kier’s approach to health, safety and wellbeing and driving for

Livingston-headquartered energy metering, data services, network ownership and utilities construction company Energy Assets Group has announced the appointment of David Taylor as its new CEO. Mr Taylor joins Energy Assets from Calisen Group, where he fulfilled dual roles as Calisen chief operating o

Savills has announced that Graeme Fraser will take on the role of head of valuation in Scotland, working closely with Craig Timney in his new role as head of UK valuation operations. Mr Fraser has over 25 years’ experience providing valuation and consultancy advice specialising primarily in lo

Concerns have been raised that the proposed National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) falls short on delivering key regional priorities for Highland and also in achieving Scotland’s transition to net zero. NPF4 will be a long-term plan that will guide spatial development, set out national planning

Colliers has recognised three employees in Scotland through its annual promotions process. In Edinburgh, Guy Dalziel (valuations & advisory services) and Holly Gillingham (planning) have been promoted to associate director, whilst in Glasgow Ryan Duffy (rating) has been promoted to senior survey

Plans submitted by Mandale Homes to convert the historic Aberdeen offices at Denburn House into flats have been approved by Aberdeen City Council. The developer will transform the Grade B-Listed building overlooking Union Terrace Gardens into 72 flats, comprising 14 studio apartments, 45 one-bed, ni

Angus Council has rejected plans for a new 62-home housing development in Carnoustie. Kirkwood Homes, in conjunction with Angus Estates Ltd, had drawn up plans to expand the northern edge of the town.

Scottish glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has invested in excess of £600,000 in new premises which doubles its previous capacity and will take the fast-growing business to the next level. The precision manufacturer has fitted out and moved into an 8,400 sq ft custom-designed factory c

The two candidates that will be standing for election to be the next RIAS President have now been announced. The candidates are: