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Scotland's commercial property market witnessed £1.5 billion worth of assets changing hands during 2023, as the market adjusted to the sharp rise in interest rates seen since December 2021, according to research from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysi

Matthew Aitchison, associate, valuation & advisory at Knight Frank Scotland, highlights the key points from the Scottish Government's proposed Heat in Buildings Bill and shares what steps landlords and occupiers should begin to take to prepare. The Scottish Government has released its

Affluent individuals and families have been presented with a once-in-a-generation window of opportunity to invest some of in Edinburgh's most sought-after commercial properties. Commercial property consultancy Knight Frank said that the combination of expensive debt, high interest rates, and attract

Edinburgh's commercial property market has witnessed a notable surge in investment, already surpassing the previous year's total despite a tough economic backdrop.

Aberdeen’s office market has turned a corner following a subdued start to the year as more businesses signal their commitment to the city, according to analysis from Knight Frank.

Despite a summer dip in take-up, Edinburgh's office market has begun "moving in a positive direction" as organisations recognise the post-pandemic advantages of maintaining a central hub for employees, according to Knight Frank.

144 West George Street, the prominent Glasgow city centre commercial asset owned by Topland, has been fully let following a new tenancy agreement with rail contractor QTS. Specialising in rail engineering, infrastructure and electrification, QTS has taken 3,040 sq ft across the 7th floor of the Grad

Nearly one-third of Scotland’s office space could soon be at risk of being unusable if the Scottish Government follows the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) that apply to England and Wales, according to analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy found

Knight Frank Scotland property management associate Lyndsay Clark believes that properties that create social spaces and encourage a sense of community can be a starting point to encourage people back to the office. It is no secret that some employers have struggled to get staff back into the office

Knight Frank has added to its building consultancy division in Scotland with the appointment of seasoned surveyor Alan Sime. Mr Sime has re-joined the firm as an associate in Glasgow, having started his career with Knight Frank in the city as a placement student and, subsequently, graduate in 2002,

Scott Hogan discusses the recent changes to Scotland's business rates regime, with a focus on the devolution of power to alter empty property relief to local authorities, and the varied impact of these changes on commercial property owners and occupiers across different regions. April brought in a w

Work has begun on a major project at a well-known George Street building which will deliver the first ‘defurbished’ office space on one of Edinburgh’s main thoroughfares.

Edinburgh's office market has experienced a robust beginning to the year, driven primarily by the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector, despite facing significant macro-economic challenges, according to recent analysis from Knight Frank.

Neil Kirk discusses the unintended consequences of rent freezes in Scotland, which have negatively impacted tenants, caused a shortage of rental properties, and deterred investment in the residential property sector. During a cost-of-living crisis, it might be difficult to feel sympathy for landlord

New rules being brought in as part of changes to the non-domestic rates system in Scotland could cause confusion for landlords and property investors, particularly in the industrial sector, according to Knight Frank. Among the changes being brought in as part of the most recent settlement between th