Scottish Property Federation

A broad coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament, urging all political parties to prioritise competitiveness, infrastructure delivery and skills as the foundations of sustainable g

Billions of pounds will be invested to ensure national infrastructure continues to deliver for the people of Scotland, the Scottish Government has revealed. Published alongside the draft Budget 2026-27 and Scottish Spending Review, the draft Infrastructure Strategy sets out the Scottish Government&r

The Scottish Government has announced a one-year delay to the Scottish Building Safety Levy (SBSL).

The chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) hailed partnership and collaboration as the only way to get Scotland building at the organisation's annual dinner which saw David Peck recognised for his outstanding contribution to Scotland’s property industry. In an event attended by s

Cabinet secretary for housing Màiri McAllan has set out the Scottish Government's Housing Emergency Action Plan, which includes measures to end children living in unsuitable accommodation, support vulnerable groups, and a multi-year investment of £4.9 billion in new affordable homes. An

Scotland's property sector has urged the Scottish Government to exempt some housebuilders and developers from paying a proposed new tax amid a chronic shortage of homes across the country. The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) wants a series of urgent exemptions to be made from the proposed new Bui

KR Developments has announced the recent passing of its founder and managing director, Kevin Robertson. Kevin will be remembered for his outstanding contribution to the Scottish property development industry over more than 40 years. He played a pivotal role in delivering landmark developments across

The delivery of Build to Rent (BtR) homes across Scotland has continued to decline with a 15% drop in the number of units under construction in Q2 2025 when compared to the same period last year, new statistics have found. According to the latest analysis from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF)

The Scottish Government consultation on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) reliefs for property funds can level the playing field on tax and let loose new investments into Scottish housing, social investments and net zero, according to several industry organisations.

The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has appointed Jonathan Guthrie as its new chair and Cameron Stott as its new vice-chair, ahead of a crucial year for Scotland’s real estate sector. SPF director, David Melhuish, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Guthrie, director for strat

The Scottish Government has been urged to "back words with action" and reverse the "hammer-blow" £196 million affordable housebuilding cut after it declared that Scotland was in the midst of a housing emergency. Cabinet secretary for social justice Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP revealed yesterda

The Scottish property industry has highlighted the critical need for clarity from the Scottish Government to support investment in Scotland’s built environment. Scottish Property Federation members and stakeholders gathered in Glasgow today for the SPF Annual Conference to discuss key issues f

The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has awarded an honorary life membership to its former chair Alasdair Humphery in recognition of his outstanding service and contribution to the SPF and wider real estate industry. Mr Humphery is a former international director of JLL and was, until January, the

Rent controls and political uncertainty are affecting investor appetite to fund and deliver Build-to-Rent (BtR) homes in Scotland, according to a new report published today by the Scottish Property Federation in association with researchers Rettie & Co.

The current rent freeze introduced by the Scottish Government has resulted in £700 million worth of housing developments being paused or lost entirely, new analysis has revealed. Research from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) shows that evidence from their members highlighted that since