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While average property prices rose for the period July-September, a fall in sales and listings indicates caution across the market, according to the latest ESPC House Price Report. Looking back, the period of July-September 2025 was busy for the market, with many buyers and homeowners believing the

Milnbank Housing Association (MHA) is making progress with a major programme of stonework repairs across its traditional sandstone tenements, helping to protect residents and preserve local buildings for the future. Since December 2025, MHA has co-ordinated 27 stonework projects with an overall valu

Glasgow City Council has approved the disposal of land and sites in Maryhill, Partick and Yoker for over 160 new homes, while also approving the compulsory purchase of three long-term empty homes that will be brought back into use as social housing. The first disposal approved by the council's Contr

A Birmingham businessman who bought a three-bedroom house from the city council for £395,000 inadvertently acquired a primary school because of a paperwork error, The Daily Mail reports. Sukhjit Bains, 50, bought the property at auction in 2013, but his solicitor used a TR1 form that transferr

The Tobermory campus project is on track and is advancing, with Argyll and Bute Council saying that public views, including those of children and parents, would be sought as the project develops. 

Timber buildings are set to be developed at Logie Estate in Morayshire after planning permission was granted for a new business hub and estate facilities designed using locally sourced wood.

Councillors have unanimously approved plans for six Georgian townhouses in Edinburgh’s New Town to be transformed into a 53-room aparthotel.

Scottish construction consultancy Thomson Gray has been named as a finalist in three categories across two UK awards.  The Edinburgh-headquartered firm has been shortlisted for Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (fewer than 100 staff) at the 2026 UK Building Awards, where it is the on

A poll commissioned by RSPB Scotland found that over three-quarters of people in Scotland believe offshore wind farms should only be built where they do not harm nature. At 79%, nearly eight in ten people are more likely to support offshore wind farms away from important wildlife sites, according to

Passengers are being alerted that a phase of work to prepare Fife’s railway for electrification begins during the weekend, with line closures and changes to train services having been planned.

A total of £12,000 has been raised for the British Heart Foundation through an annual charity golf day, which is sponsored by Campion Homes. 

Cast Consultancy has opened a new office in Dublin, led by Bryn Griffiths, and has also appointed Laura Banks as director responsible for cost management in Scotland.

Tesco has lost its judicial review challenge to Dumfries and Galloway Council's decision allowing Sainsbury's to open a supermarket at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, outside Dumfries town centre.

Block Architects has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of John Burns and Oliver Shields as directors of the practice.  John has been named director & head of sustainable design, while Oliver takes on the role of director & head of interior design, both with immediate

Buchan Offshore Wind has achieved Basic Design Certification from DNV for its BW Ideol-designed concrete Damping Pool floating support structure, signalling progress in the development of the near one-gigawatt floating offshore wind project. The certification was awarded by Sille Grjotheim, director