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New plans have been brought forward for more than 80 homes overlooking Edinburgh Harbour. The application for a site at the major marina development is a separate but similar proposal to one that was earlier rejected.

Loreburn Housing Association has introduced a new retrofit initiative focused on evaluating the benefits and developing a cost-effective, scalable standard for enhancing the energy efficiency of its housing stock. Working alongside Procast Group, Loreburn launched the Smith Way Retrofit Project

Andrew Curran and Kieran Graham have been promoted to managing director positions within the Springfield Group. Mr Curran steps into the position of managing director (central) and will oversee operations across multiple brands, including Springfield Properties, Dawn Homes, Walker Group, and Ma

Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd, a 120-year-old Edinburgh-based façade specialist, has entered administration due to financial pressures from legacy contracts and project delays. Founded in 1904 and based in Edinburgh, the company employs 72 people and offers full design, fabrication, supply a

To mark Net Zero Week, Procast Group's growth and development manager David Chapman reflects on the firm's work so far with key partners to achieve its net zero goals and what the future has in store. Procast Group is a strong advocate for sustainability, and we invest significantly both internally,

The Scottish Government should replicate Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement for a five-year housebuilding target to tackle the country’s housing emergency, according to lettings and estate agency DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm has also called on the government to ease planning restric

Chartered surveyors DM Hall has promoted two of its talented young professionals, Calum Allmond and Charlie Barrett, to director level. Charlie Barrett, based in DM Hall’s Edinburgh office from where he undertakes residential survey and valuation work, has a strong background in residential pr

World-renowned architect Tony Kettle has revealed his design inspiration for the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde. From a striking glass façade in Reykjavik designed to capture the essence of the northern lights all year round to an Eden-type garden in a low-energy office towe

Fife Council has officially taken ownership of the new St Columba’s RC High School and Woodmill High School at the Dunfermline Learning Campus, marking the completion of the transformative educational project. The keys were ceremoniously handed over to Fife Council leader, Cllr David Ross by B

Springfield Properties has issued a trading update stating that it expects profit before tax to be slightly ahead of market expectations due to good profits being made from land sales of £28m during the period. The update on trading for the year ended 31 May 2024 also revealed that the firm's

Environmental charity the Green Action Trust has appointed Tom Campbell as its new chief executive officer. Working with local authorities and private and third sector partners, the charity addresses climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental inequality through delivering environmental rege

A massive Gavin and Stacey mural has divided a Welsh town. Dinas Powys homeowner Anya Clements commissioned artist Tee2Sugars to create the artwork, featuring eight characters from the hit BBC comedy, on her garden wall.

Bield has awarded a £4.5 million multi-trade repairs contract to Lanarkshire-based Rodgers & Johnston Ltd (R&J). The four-year partnership covers responsive repairs, void property works, and out-of-hours emergency repairs across the west and central areas of Scotland.

CEO of Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton, shares his thoughts on how the new UK government could help to bring about much-needed change in Scotland’s housing. While housing is a devolved matter, ESPC hopes that the promises made by Labour in the recent general election might help to b

Dame Prue Leith, TV judge, entrepreneur and Chancellor of Queen Margaret University, took a tour of the construction site where the Edinburgh Innovation Hub is being developed on the land around the University campus. A joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU) a