The charity that supports construction workers and their families is launching a crisis appeal so that it can respond to the needs of workforces as a result of COVID-19. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of construction workers and their families i
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Britain's mortgage lenders have dramatically increased their loan-to-value deposits for house purchases with Halifax and Barclays among those seeking 40% down-payments to fund buyers amid rising expectations of a housing crash.
Prince Charles’s plans to create a safe haven for red squirrels at the country estate he helped to save for the nation have been dashed. The Duke of Rothesay wanted to build a visitor attraction in woodland at Dumfries House, near Cumnock.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further action to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies. To maximise the support available, the Chancellor is extending the CBILS so that al
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has contacted the Charity Commission over a “serious incident” in connection with the recent stepping down of the charity’s president Alan Jones. Earlier this week, Mr Jones announced he needed to "take some time out" from the organi
The Scottish Government’s chief planner John McNairney and minister for local government, housing and planning Kevin Stewart have today issued a letter in relation to implications for Scotland's planning system as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and the resultant need for social distancin
“Extreme pressure” is being placed on the Scottish construction industry due to the lack of detail for the UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, a building company has warned.
RTPI Scotland has welcomed emergency legislation that will ensure planning permissions due to lapse during the six-month ‘emergency period’ will be extended for a further year. The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act, introduced by Michael Russell MSP on 31 March 2020, was passed by the Scottish
Housing association Sanctuary Group has issued a £350m secured bond to enable the development of new homes and enhance current stock across England and Scotland. The bond was issued with 32 investors at a coupon of 2.375%.
A well-known East End of Glasgow boxing gym which has not only produced champions but has helped keep local youngsters off the ropes is enjoying a new lease of life following support by one of Scotland’s largest property companies. The Scott Harrison School of Boxing, run by the former WBO fea
The Scottish Parliament’s economy, energy and fair work committee has issued a call for views from Scottish businesses and workers on the current COVID-19 crisis.
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is to make advance payments to self-employed subcontractors under a new scheme aimed to help workers forced to stay home by the coronavirus lockdown. The company has allocated £5 million to its ‘Pay It Forward’ scheme which will pay out £600 a month
Around 70 participants registered to take part in a “highly successful” online event held by hub South West via Microsoft Teams this week. Companies in construction and related sectors based in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway heard about hub South West’s take on the
Whilst Scottish surveyors were upbeat about the outlook for the housing market before last month, it is now clear that the current lockdown situation will have a significant impact for the rest of the year, according to the March 2020 Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institution of Char
Construction work on 200 new homes on the old golf course in the village of Gretna could begin as early as this year after the submission of a detailed planning application by Alba Developments.


