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The Chancellor’s decision to slash VAT to 0% on home energy saving measures has been broadly welcomed by contractors and trade bodies, though calls remain for the UK Government to support and incentivise people in undertaking retrofitting and other projects through further public support and i

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Lude & Invergarry Farms

A national memorial dedicated to those accused of witchcraft is one step closer to becoming a reality following a visit to a proposed eco-therapy wellness and leisure park development being undertaken by National Pride UK at St Ninians, near Kelty in Fife. National Pride directors, Irene Bisset and

Independent developer Dandara has achieved five-star status in the latest Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey, marking the second consecutive year the company has achieved the honour after entering for the first time last year. The news following huge growth over the last year, wi

James Barrack, chairman and founder of Knight Property Group, is to be presented with an individual award in recognition of his contribution to Scottish real estate, business and local communities. The 2022 Business Leadership Award comes as he celebrates 35 years in business this year. In 1987

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is bringing to market a townhouse with four mews offices and car park in a prominent town centre location in Ayr for sale.

The Topgolf facility in Rutherglen is moving a step closer to opening as its team gathered for an official topping out ceremony this week. Topgolf’s vice president of international, Steve Lane, was joined by representatives from South Lanarkshire Council, Clyde Gateway, Scottish Enterprise, Vi

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) said it has carried out a thorough review of the security procedures behind its online training schemes following the jailing of two construction skills testers last month. 

UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company AG (Acheson & Glover) has appointed Martyn Fleming as specification consultant for Scotland. Martyn has worked within the construction industry as a specification manager for six years, focusing on façade specification fo

Network Rail engineers will be working around-the-clock this Easter bank holiday to deliver £10 million of improvements for passengers.

Home building body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 awards programme as it plans for a return of the annual gathering where winners will be announced.

The Highland Council's redevelopment of the Meiklefield area of Dingwall has progressed to the planning stage with the submission of an application for 117 new homes.

Partick Housing Association and Hanover Scotland have received a major planning boost with the approval to demolish a derelict building and build new flats near the Forth & Clyde Canal at Anniesland.

RESIDENTIAL – TEN UNITS OR MORE Applicant: Granton Homes Ltd

Five huge luxury mansions each worth £1 million each have been torn down after they were built in breach of planning regulations.