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FTSE 100 housebuilder Persimmon saw its shares rise 4.3 per cent in early trading on the strength of solid first-half results published today.

Britain's construction industry slowed last month, adding to signs that the economy might be struggling to regain much momentum after a lacklustre start to the year.

Over 40 public sector bodies from across Scotland and the UK are to meet in Glasgow this autumn for the 9th annual “Meet the Buyer” event hosted by the Supplier Development Programme on the 28th September at Hampden Park.

Toby Withall Toby Withall, office agency partner at property consultants Knight Frank’s Edinburgh operation sets out his views on what he thinks the Edinburgh City Deal should focus on

A new market report, that is the largest of its kind, has revealed the self and custom build industry is growing at a rate of 6.25 per cent year-on-year, marking its third consecutive annual spike.

Proposals for a minimum energy efficiency standard for privately let homes could risk damaging the sector to the detriment of both landlords and tenants, Scottish Land & Estates has said.

A new canal section forming the eastern gateway to Scotland’s historic Forth & Clyde Canal has been given a royal seal of approval after being officially named in honour of the queen.

Castle Rock Edinvar MD Richard Jennings, tenant Nick Martin at his home at Darag, Bogwood Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith with Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services Councillor Stephen Curran. Derelict Midlothian building transformed into desirable affordable housing

Global coffee shop giant Starbucks has opened its latest store in a 100-year old traditional Japanese townhouse complete with noren curtains for an entrance. Located in the Japanese city of Kyoto within a two-story building, the unique outlet opened for business on June 30 as the world’s first tra

Alan Brown Edinburgh-based housebuilder CALA Group has today announced record profits and new homes for the fifth year in a row following an update on trading for the twelve months to 30 June 2017.

A group of 58 former employees of a leading independent Scottish construction company that went spectacularly bust have won their two year battle for redundancy payments.

There are no sprinklers in over 300 high-rise buildings managed by Scottish councils and social landlords, a new BBC Scotland investigation in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire has revealed.

Tom Leggeat Government pledges to build more affordable homes will benefit housebuilders, a director of Elgin-based Springfield Properties has said.

Dalnair Castle on the Dalnair Estate , Croftamie. Property developers, FM Group, have been gaining a reputation for breathing new life into listed buildings, preserving and protecting heritage across Scotland after investing £10 million into two historic landmarks.

Sanctuary Group director Peter Martin and Derek Mackay MSP meet some of the site apprentices. Local families have moved into the first homes built in Sanctuary’s planned £50 million investment in new affordable housing stock in Renfrewshire.