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Emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been welcomed by the Scottish Property Federation (SPF). Having gained unanimous support from MSPs yesterday, the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill supports and complements the Coronavirus Act 2020, passed by the UK&nb

Redevelopment works have been completed at the Sentinel office building in Glasgow.

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has postponed the 12th annual Meet the Buyer event until next year due to disruption caused by the coronavirus. The announcement was made in conjunction with headline partners Scottish Government and Scotland Excel.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the Chancellor to address the blockages in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), as small builders across the country are struggling to keep their businesses afloat.

Crown Estate Scotland has published a three-year plan which includes a £70 million investment in support of coastal community regeneration, green energy and sustainable food production

Perth housebuilder Stephen is laying the foundations for a more diverse workforce. The family firm, which dates back to 1935, employs a total of 73 staff including workshop supervisor Kirsty Welling.

Ailsa Thomson breaks down the Scottish Government's policy to empower communities and ensure people benefit more fairly from Scotland's land. As part of the Scottish Government's policy to empower communities and ensure people benefit more fairly from Scotland's land, on 26 April 2020 the right to b

The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19.

Inverclyde Council has approved plans for £2 million community centre in Greenock.

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.

Glasgow-based City Blinds & Shutters has closed down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The store has immediately ceased trading with over 60 employees losing their jobs. 

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and Unite the Union have agreed a temporary solution to cover wages paid to operatives in the building engineering sector during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Those buying or selling private residential homes in Scotland are urged to delay moving to a new home while stay-at-home measures are in place under new guidance from the Scottish Government.

Unions have emerged from their latest meeting with the Scottish Government with major ongoing concerns over the regulation of non-essential businesses and the “flouting” of government guidance to gain a competitive advantage.  Ahead of yesterday’s meeting with cabinet secretar

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will invest a further £40 million in Allia C&C’s Scottish Charitable Bond programme for 2020/21, to help continue to deliver its social housing targets. Allia C&C has been supporting the vital development of affordable homes across Scotlan