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Commercial property rent disputes between landlords and occupiers in Scotland saw a decrease in 2024, despite continued rises in prime rents across major occupier markets, according to new Knight Frank analysis.

Robertson Group has reported a 23% increase in revenue today in its financial results to year end 30 June 2024. Revenue of £825 million, up from £670m during the previous year, was in line with forecast, following a year of mixed trading performance across the portfolio with a number of

A long-abandoned villa in Bridge of Allan, listed on the Buildings at Risk Register, is set to be demolished following a recent decision by Stirling Council planners.

Nearly 900 households in Dundee have been identified as containing defective and potentially hazardous concrete, the highest number in any Scottish local authority, according to newly obtained figures.

Less than a third of UK property experts say the UK government will achieve its target of building 1.5 million homes in England during its five-year term in parliament, with affordable housing ambitions cited as a major barrier to housebuilding. Research commissioned by audit, tax and consulting fir

A planning application has been submitted to transform a vacant office block on the southern outskirts of Aberdeen into 24 flats, including nine units specifically designed for specialist bariatric care. Proposals to demolish the empty Loirston House offices at Altens were approved by councillors la

An office block in Glasgow city centre could be transformed into student accommodation under newly lodged plans.

The island nation of Nauru is offering citizenship for around £81,200 under a new scheme aimed at tackling the impact of climate change. The Pacific Ocean country is the world's smallest independent republic and third-smallest country, with a population of around 12,000 people.

Allied Surveyors Scotland has promoted Kevin Keane FRICS to director of operations. Kevin, who joined the firm in 2023 as quality and training manager, has been instrumental in supporting the professional development of the company’s surveyors and strengthening relationships with panel manager

North Lanarkshire Council has agreed its biggest-ever capital investment programme, committing £1.685 billion over the current five-year period to revitalise towns, schools, housing, roads, and community facilities.

A Cumbernauld-based specialist in energy-efficient building exteriors has tripled the size of its HQ to take on larger contracts and grow its turnover by 50% this year. Net Zero Facades has expanded to a new, larger site in Cumbernauld to support its ambitious plans, in line with sales forecasted to

Derelict land on Duns road in Coldstream is earmarked to bring much needed affordable new homes to the local area.   Eildon Housing is withdrawing a previous planning application following its ongoing discussions with the local community and Scottish Borders Council.

The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has praised the redevelopment of 78 homes at Scotland’s former Army Headquarters. In a recent visit to the project within his constituency, Mr Cole-Hamilton was invited to tour Craigiehall Meadows, formally Craigiehall Barracks, viewing homes at bot

Investment in West Lothian's 659 miles of roads will take place this year, the local authority has confirmed. Further investment will be directed towards maintaining 594 structures, 48,176 street lights and 38,180 gully drains.

Fife plumbers and heating engineers will get the chance to learn more about installing heat pumps at a free event at Fife College’s Dunfermline campus this month. The lunchtime session will take place on Tuesday 25 March, 12-2pm at Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Road.