Deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for finance John Swinney is to consider revised residential tax rates for the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) as part of the budget. Mr Swinney will review the rates for the LBTT, which will replace UK Stamp Duty Land Tax from April 2015, when th
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A Californian builder has spent the last 20 years turning his home into an adventure playground for his cats. Peter Cohen, of Goleta, who currently has 15 rescue cats, has spent about $40,000 (£26,500) creating the kitty paradise.
A workman saved a pal from electrocution by hitting him with a plank of wood. Mark Bradley, 50, was struck by a reported 11,000-volt shock when a metal lamppost he was installing hit overhead power cables, the Mirror has reported.
Alex Neil Planning authorities have been urged to continue to speed up decisions on major applications after new statistics revealed progress has been made on planning performance.
The project to build the V&A Museum of Design in Dundee will begin next month with the signing of the construction contract between Dundee City Council and BAM Construction Ltd.
(from left) Kevin Graham, Gordon Dunne and Patrick Reel Contractor and reinforced concrete frame specialist Dunne Group has announced a reshuffle of its managerial positions follow the firm’s move and expansion into new markets.
A minister from the American state of Virginia has built a 100-square-foot chapel on wheels to hold mobile weddings and church services. Bil Malbon built his 'Tiny Chapel’ the small pitched-roof building on top of a trailer that includes a few pews, lighting and heating.
MacLeod House US businessman Donald Trump has tabled fresh plans for a multi-million pound expansion of his Aberdeenshire golf resort – with a second course firmly back on the table.
A construction site manager has become an internet sensation for his parody video of Money Supermarket’s ‘Epic Strut’ advert. Gavin Levitt, who lives in Inverkip, decided to recreate the video to boost his fundraising efforts for charity Children with Cancer UK as he prepares to run in next mo
Handelsbanken's Neil Clark (left) with Jonathan Harper of Andrew's Homes Aberdeen property company Andrew’s Homes has secured a refinancing deal in excess of £20m to support its growing Scottish portfolio.
Adult apprentices Kevin and Adam City Building is helping two adult apprentices carve out successful careers in the construction industry through its renowned apprenticeship programme.
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Derek Mickel Mactaggart & Mickel Group has launched a new scholarship in conjunction with The Glasgow School of Art as it confirms its support for the acclaimed Glasgow institute.
A New York plumber has won a $136 million Powerball jackpot after nearly forgetting about the winning ticket in his basement. The Independent reports that Anthony Perosi, 56, bought the ticket at a 7-Eleven convenience store on Staten Island back on March 14. Mr Perosi left his ticket posted on his
Neil Burford Dr Neil Burford of the University of Dundee has won the bi-annual Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Scottish Design Tutor award (2014-2016).


