Prime Edinburgh residential development sites for sale Nov 14, 2022 Five sites at Western Harbour and three sites at Granton have been put up for sale in Edinburgh. The sites are considered to have high strategic value due to the potential for scaled residential development at a time when the city desperately requires more housing choice. The five waterfront residential development sites at Western Harbour […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Proposals announced for 20-minute neighbourhood at Straiton May 25, 2023 Exciting proposals to deliver a residential-led development at Straiton North in Midlothian have been announced. Located on the opposite side of Straiton Road from the retail park, proposals by Straiton Estates Ltd will see the delivery of a mix of uses as part of a new 20-minute neighbourhood if consented. In addition to new much-needed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Public engagement on Local Development Plan 2 to start Jun 9, 2023 People in East Lothian are being given an opportunity to have their say in response to consultations focused on plans to support the council’s vision of an even more prosperous, safe and sustainable county, with a dynamic and thriving economy that enables people and communities to flourish. A series of joint consultation events on related […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Puma Property Finance and Glenmore Group partner on new £25 million student accommodation project in Dundee May 24, 2023 Puma Property Finance (Puma) has today announced it is providing a development facility for Glenmore’s most recent purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Dundee. The £25 million, 152-bed all-studio accommodation is located minutes away from both the University of Dundee and Abertay University, next to the city centre. The development will be Puma’s third with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ruby Group reveals £100m Edinburgh hotel development Nov 18, 2022 The expansion of the Ruby Group, under the leadership of founder and CEO Michael Struck, is progressing rapidly despite the challenges in the European hotel market. The new Ruby Hotel in Edinburgh is located directly on the famous shopping street of Princes Street, opposite Princess Street Gardens Park, and comprises around 300 rooms across seven floors. The hotel […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Schroders Capital and Corran welcome approval for former Scottish Widows HQ redevelopment Jun 20, 2023 The City of Edinburgh Council has approved (‘minded to grant’) a planning application for the redevelopment of the former Scottish Widows Headquarters submitted by Schroders Capital’s real estate division and Corran Properties. The plans secure a major step forward for the long-term, sustainable future of the building on Dalkeith Road. The Council’s Development Management Sub […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Scotland Green Freeports moves ahead Jun 30, 2023 Following a report agreed by Full Council in May 2023 on the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF), Council members have received a further update (Thursday 29 June 2023) on the current Outline Business Case (OBC) stage of the Green Freeport process and the work to date. Leader of the Council, Raymond Bremner said: […] 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
Scottish Conservatives to boost housebuilding to 25,000 a year Apr 12, 2022 The Scottish Conservative local government manifesto, to be published on Thursday, will include a pledge that the party would support raising the national threshold for LBTT from £145,000 to £250,000 to take account of rising house prices. Mr Ross also outlined plans to increase homebuilding targets to 25,000 new properties per year. As part of that […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Scottish Government announces UKREiiF involvement May 3, 2022 The Scottish Government is set to showcase the country’s investment and development opportunities to domestic and international investors, funders and developers at the inaugural UKREiiF event. Taking place between the 17-19th May 2022 the event will facilitation introductions to drive sustainable and transformational economic growth across the UK. The Government’s Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Scottish Government gives green light to £500m Edinburgh Garden Village Apr 6, 2022 The first phase of the Edinburgh Garden District – Redheughs Village – is set to deliver 1,350 homes of various types and tenures, including more than 330 new affordable homes, as well as funding for a new primary school and nursery that will ensure places for all children on site. The development will also deliver […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Scottish National Investment Bank commits additional £20 million Apr 23, 2024 The Scottish National Investment Bank (the “Bank”) has committed a further £20 million to the Mid-Market Rent (“MMR”) strategy (“New Avenue Living” or the “Fund”) managed by Thriving Investments, the social value and ESG-focused real estate fund manager. The Bank’s follow-on investment will support the development of up to 100 new homes and takes its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
