The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders demonstrated robust health over the summer, with average selling prices rising by 4.5% year-on-year. Between June and August 2025, the average property price reached £295,572, fuelled by strong buyer demand and a signific
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The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for long-term funding for the housing budget after new research revealed Scotland needs to build over 15,000 homes per year to meet housing need.
The UK construction sector experienced a modest setback in May 2025, with output declining by 0.6% according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Thomas & Adamson's regional director Grace Mair explores the often-overlooked carbon cost of sustainability measures in the built environment, urging a more holistic approach to achieving net zero. Huge amounts of resource are being invested in improving the sustainability of buildings. During 2
Scotland’s commercial property market continues to see increased interest as both investor and occupier demand rose firmly in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor. Overall occupier demand rose at the
Independent engineering consultancy firm Dougall Baillie Associates is celebrating its 40th anniversary of engagement with Scotland’s construction and housebuilding industry. Working with clients ranging from large developers to SMEs, and across projects from single house extensions to multi-t
A colossal Lego model of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, is set to be displayed in Edinburgh for the first time. The 26-foot (8-metre) long replica, constructed using approximately 100,000 Lego bricks, boasts two functional train tracks and was created by four member
Lettings and estate agency DJ Alexander has said rent levels in Scotland are best left to the market to determine, arguing that rent controls have inadvertently fuelled rent increases. The firm said that the latest statistics on rent levels in the private rented sector (PRS) show that rents have bee
Kier has been awarded a £683.8 million contract by the Scottish Government to deliver a major new prison project that will provide a much-needed replacement for Scotland’s largest prison, the 143-year-old HMP Barlinnie. The contractor said it will utilise its extensive experience within
A closing date has been set on the sale of a partially developed residential site and dwellings in Strathaven.
Savills has released its latest forecast for the prime housing market, highlighting Scotland as the standout performer with the highest projected five-year growth of +21.0%. The prime housing market typically represents the top 5% to 10% of the market in any region.
The average house price in Scotland reached £198,000 in September 2024, a 5.7% increase compared to September 2023, according to provisional figures from Registers of Scotland. Comparing with the previous month, house prices in Scotland decreased by 0.9% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, whi
Expectations for Scotland’s construction market in the year ahead have improved off the back of an upturn in infrastructure activity, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor.
Heather Holbrook looks at how the shift to online retail has led to high vacancy rates in UK retail properties, necessitating the repurposing of these spaces. Even a short walk up most of Scotland’s high streets will tell you a lot about the transformation they have undergone in recent years.
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £27 million contract to deliver the Comrie flood protection scheme in Scotland, on behalf of Perth & Kinross Council. Awarded through the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework, a rapid access framework designed to drive collaboration, efficiency, time and cost


