Watkin Jones

Watkin Jones has reported a solid first half of the financial year, with operating profits expected to match last year’s performance despite a slowdown in transactional activity. In a trading update for the six months to 31 March 2026, the build‑to‑rent and PBSA specialist said operational

Scottish Ministers have approved a plan by Watkin Jones for the delivery of a mixed-tenure residential development in Edinburgh.

Rental developer and manager Watkin Jones has unveiled a new joint venture (JV) with Maslow Capital to progress a 784-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development to be delivered in Glasgow.

Build to rent specialist Watkin Jones has launched legal action against Irish insulation manufacturer Kingspan after setting aside tens of millions of pounds to cover the remediation of buildings in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Harbour Homes has welcomed tenants to 20 new homes for social rent on Iona Street in Leith. Heather Kiteley, group chief executive of Harbour, said: “We’re thrilled to be providing more, much needed, homes for social rent in this vibrant part of Leith. I hope all our new tenants are look

JR Scaffold has helped prepare the way for a landmark residential building in the city centre of Glasgow which will become the tallest in Scotland.

Shoosmiths has supported Watkin Jones in securing its plans for what will become Scotland's tallest residential building. The law firm advised the developer and manager of residential for-rent properties on its recent planning agreement for The Àrd - a 784-bed, purpose-built student accommoda

Plans for new student homes on the site of Portcullis House at Charing Cross have been approved, subject to conditions, by Glasgow City Council. Residential for rent developer and manager Watkin Jones Group will regenerate the brownfield site by demolishing the existing former HMRC buildin

A planning application by developer Watkin Jones Group for student homes at the former HMRC building on India Street is set to be determined at the council’s Planning Applications Committee on Tuesday 20th August after being recommended for approval by planners. Proposals overall will see the

Plans for new student homes on the site of Portcullis House at Charing Cross in Glasgow has been submitted to Glasgow City Council.

Developer Watkin Jones has unveiled new proposals for a purpose-built student accommodation development on the site of Portcullis House in Glasgow.

Proposals for new homes for rent alongside facilities for the wider community at New Mart Road in Chesser have been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council.

A public consultation is set to begin into plans for a major new residential development at Chesser in Edinburgh. Announced last month by Watkin Jones Group, the proposed mixed-use brownfield development to the rear of the Corn Exchange will comprise primarily of build-to-rent (BTR) homes, incl

A new residential development comprising a majority of build-to-rent (BTR) homes, including affordable homes, could be delivered at New Mart Road, Chesser, under new plans announced today.

Watkin Jones Group has submitted a planning application for a new residential development on the site of Portcullis House at Charing Cross in Glasgow. The planning application sees the demolition of the former HMRC building on India Street in favour of a build to rent (BTR) and co-living devel