The scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero, with particular difficulties facing the residential sector due to its scale and the need to incentivise owner-occupiers to make improvements, has been highlighted in new research by Savills.
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A rooftop garden is the showpiece in a newly-released series of computer-generated images (CGIs) offering the public a first look inside one of a new housing development in the heart of Shawlands.
International real estate advisor Savills has expanded its investment team in Scotland with the appointment of associate Alister Gibson in its Glasgow office. Alister joins Savills from DH Hall where he gained experience across all real estate sectors in his five years there. Previous to t
A residential development opportunity for up to 500 homes on the former site of Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre has been launched to the market.
The furlough scheme which has protected jobs and earnings, as well as cheaper mortgages and a benevolent approach to short term arrears by lenders, has meant the residential sector has been the star performer of the Scottish economy after it reopened following the initial Covid-19 lockdown, the 
An extensive residential development opportunity has been launched in the heart of Cumbernauld.
Savills has appointed Niall Macleod as director and head of residential development in Aberdeen. Niall was previously land director with Dandara, one of the UK’s most diverse independent property development and land promotion companies. He has been at the forefront of many significant land de
A detailed planning application submitted by Savills on behalf of Almond Valley Limited and Stewart Milne Homes has been granted consent by Perth & Kinross Council.
A parcel of land near Livingston town centre has been brought to market with planning permission in principal for residential development.
A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a portfolio of development plots on the Isle of Arran.
International real estate adviser Savills has completed its Aberdeen office move to 37 Albyn Place, the former KPMG offices, which have been extensively refurbished to provide modern, high quality and sustainable office accommodation. The move allows Savills to accommodate all staff on a single floo
Total investment into Scottish commercial property during the first half of 2021 reached over £770 million, reflecting a 62% increase on the figure recorded for the same time period last year, according to Savills. In addition, the international real estate advisor notes that with a further &p
A 7.12 acres (2.88 hectares) site in the West End of Greenock is set to change hands as a buyer is sought for former care home Sir Gabriel Wood’s Mariners’ Home and accompanying Mariners’ Court.
Garroch Investments has announced plans to demolish Princes House in Glasgow to make way for a £75 million office block having acquired the building for an undisclosed amount.
Savills, acting on behalf of Wirefox, has acquired The Scores Hotel in St Andrews for an undisclosed amount. It will be the first time the property has come under new ownership in 34 years.