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Lauren Hazlie, property solicitor at Jones Whyte, details the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the housing market by discussing the extension to the Additional Dwelling Supplement Tax reclaim period. In Scotland, Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) Tax must be paid by a buyer on the purchase o

Block 9 Architects has submitted revised plans for ten new apartments at a prominent gap-site in Musselburgh. 

Westpoint Homes has submitted plans to build three five-storey blocks containing a total of 55 flats in Glasgow's south side. 

Scotland's tenements have a rich past, and their story can continue long into the future if cared for properly, says Lila Angelaka.

Retrofitting buildings is one of a number of key actions the Scottish Government should undertake to ensure Scotland’s post-COVID-19 sets a path to net zero, according to a group of civic and business leaders.

Zero Waste Scotland has partnered with Scottish Water to turn grit that is found in the waste water system into a valuable raw building material for the construction industry.

The threshold at which Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is paid will be raised from £145,000 to £250,000 as the Scottish Government steps up efforts to support homebuyers and help the economy recover from the impact of coronavirus.

Plans have been submitted for 251-bed hotel near Edinburgh Airport.

Construction union Unite has stated that it will not support the latest version of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) site operating procedures (SOP) unless “major safety failing and potentially illegalities” are addressed.

A new task force has been set up to help minimise the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on construction Modern Apprentices (MA) in Scotland. Recognising an immediate need to understand the challenges facing the sector, CITB Scotland, along with construction stakeholders and employers, have set up t

With construction now back underway on Edinburgh Rugby’s new stadium following last month’s project resumption, contractors continue to make significant progress on site at BT Murrayfield.

Edinburgh's Saughton Park has become the UK’s first fully eco-powered greenspace thanks to support from SP Energy Networks’ Green Economy Fund.

Urban Union has launched a new scheme to help key workers buy a brand new home as a thank you for their help and dedication during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Cruden Homes has released the final seven properties at its Abbey Gardens development near Musselburgh.

The spire of Notre Dame cathedral, which was destroyed in a fire last April, will be restored according to the original Gothic design. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision, putting an end to speculation that the spire would be rebuilt in a modern style.