£31M proposed to Revitalise Port Glasgow Estate Oct 27, 2023 The defunct Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow is set to undergo a £31 million transformation as per the revised masterplan recently revealed. Inverclyde councillors are now faced with the task of approving these fresh redevelopment proposals, which have been refined since their initial presentation in October 2018. The struggle to secure control over privately-owned […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Aberdeen High Rises Face Potential Demolition Oct 25, 2023 Aberdeen’s cityscape may undergo a transformation as eight prominent tower blocks, including well-known structures like Marischal Court and Hutcheon Court, are under consultation for potential demolition. Aberdeen City Council has launched a comprehensive consultation to gather feedback from residents and property owners about the fate of these eight high rises. This move, seen by many […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning application submitted for refurbishment and Passivhaus extension at Edinburgh’s Trinity Academy Oct 18, 2023 A planning application has been submitted to City of Edinburgh Council for the second phase of development at Trinity Academy, a secondary school set within the Victoria Park conservation area in the north of the city. The project builds upon the award-winning phase one – a new-build sports and outdoor centre that serves the local […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Legal & General, Bruntwood & GMP Fund invest half a billion into UK’s science, tech & innovation economy Oct 16, 2023 Bruntwood SciTech, the UK’s leading specialist property provider, founded by Legal & General and Bruntwood in 2018 to support the growth of the life science and tech sectors, has secured £500 million of additional investment and welcomed the UK’s largest local authority pension fund, Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), to the partnership. GMPF is the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackfinch Property completes £5.6m bridging loan Oct 12, 2023 Blackfinch Property, a rapidly growing agile lender to the residential and commercial real estate sectors, has completed a £5.6m bridging loan, with a 12-month duration, which will be used to help facilitate the development of a new hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. The hotel development project will rejuvenate three dilapidated mixed-use retail/office buildings on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dalata Hotel Group Bolsters UK Presence with £12.5M Edinburgh Development Site Acquisition Oct 5, 2023 Dalata Hotel Group, based in Ireland, has expanded its UK portfolio by securing a prime development site in Edinburgh for £12.5 million. This acquisition from Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd. underscores Dalata’s commitment to growing its footprint in the UK. Located in the heart of the city, overlooking St. Andrew’s Square, the site currently […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
DM Hall invites offers for the 36-acre former Marshall Works in Carluke, South Lanarkshire Oct 4, 2023 Leading Scottish independent firm of chartered surveyors DM Hall is inviting offers for the freehold interest of the former Marshall Works manufacturing site near Carluke, South Lanarkshire. This site, which was used as a concrete manufacturing plant for many years but was recently closed following a management review, extends to approximately 36 acres with several […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Scottish Community Trust Unveils Regeneration Opportunities for Developers Oct 4, 2023 Portgordon Community Trust (PCT) recently revealed their five-year regeneration plan, presenting considerable opportunities for developers. The plan, highlighted during an open day event, intends to transition the village harbour into community ownership, moving it from the current proprietors, Crown Estate Scotland. A notable project under PCT’s domain is the Richmond Building, previously the Richmond Arms […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vibrant new town centre plans unveiled for East Lothian’s Blindwells Oct 2, 2023 Ambitious plans to develop a mixed-use centre at the heart of East Lothian’s new town, Blindwells, including more affordable homes, have been submitted for approval. The project proposals, led by regeneration and property development specialist Hargreaves Land, could see new shops, offices, restaurants, supermarket and business space all constructed on 5 acres at Blindwells. Included in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh landmark building up for sale Sep 29, 2023 The former Debenhams department store on Edinburgh’s Princes Street, a prime location in the city, is now on the market. The decision comes after Legal & General, the current owner, abandoned their ambitious plans of investing over £50 million to transform the site into a luxury boutique hotel. JLL, a property consultancy, is spearheading the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
