Downing Secures Iconic Glasgow Waterfront Site for Expansion Feb 22, 2024 Downing, the prominent property developer, has successfully purchased the historical Scottish headquarters of Reach PLC, located on Anderston Quay along the scenic north bank of the River Clyde. This acquisition, part of a multimillion-pound deal, signifies a strategic enhancement to Downing’s already robust portfolio, which spans several key cities across the UK, including Brighton, London, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Drax Receives Approval for £500 Million Underground Hydro Storage Plant Project Aug 4, 2023 Drax Group, a leader in renewable energy, has received development consent from the Scottish Government for its innovative plans to construct a new underground pumped storage hydro plant at its existing Cruachan facility in Argyll. The project, which is estimated to cost around £500m, marks a significant step in Scotland’s path to net zero, as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dundee City Centre Set for Transformation with New Housing Initiative Nov 22, 2023 Dundee’s city centre is set for a significant transformation, as new regeneration plans emerge from a strategic partnership between Dundee and the Scottish and UK governments. This initiative focuses on augmenting the city centre’s housing, following a decision not to award Dundee investment zone status. The partnership seeks new funding models to attract Build To […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dundee Football Club submits plans for new 15,000 seater stadium May 31, 2022 Revised plans have been formally submitted by Dundee FC – who are planning to develop a 15,000 seater stadium near Camperdown Park. Situated next to the current Leisure Park the project will include 210 homes, a 100 bed hotel and restaurants. They plan to deliver the stadium by 2024. In addition to the stadium there […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Dundee Sees Major Investment in Student Housing by ATK Property Group Sep 14, 2023 In a significant multi-million-pound deal, Perthshire’s ATK Property Group has acquired student housing in Dundee’s Keiller Court. Addressing the longstanding concern of limited student housing in Dundee, ATK Property Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Keiller Court, boasting 125 beds on Blinshall Street. The student property provides residents with amenities such as […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Dunfermline Considers Housing for School Sites Sep 21, 2023 The future of the St Columba’s and Woodmill school sites in Dunfermline is under discussion. With the schools set to close next summer, there is consideration for using these sites for housing. Dunfermline North councillor Gavin Ellis has discussed the potential for housing development on these sites. Alan Paul, head of property services, provided information […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Early plans unveiled for new 1200 home village in Edinburgh Oct 10, 2022 Hatton Village is being planned as an entirely new community which will offer much needed homes for Edinburgh with homeworking facilities in a sustainable location in close proximity to a range of first class transport links and employment opportunities. Inverdunning (Hatton Mains) Ltd are promoting the new village on behalf of landowner WS Crawford. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
East Kilbride’s Centre West to Make Way for Housing Development Apr 26, 2024 South Lanarkshire Council has greenlit plans to transform part of the East Kilbride shopping centre into a residential neighbourhood. The decision follows years of decline, with a third of the units in Centre West Shopping Centre now standing vacant. Ownership of Centre West Shopping Centre will shift to the council, while the remaining portion, owned […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
East Kilbride’s Urban Transformation: A Strategic Opportunity for Developers Sep 11, 2023 South Lanarkshire Council has unveiled ambitious plans to overhaul more than a third of East Kilbride’s town centre. The proposal, driven by the changing retail landscape, seeks to replace the now-vacant department stores with residential units and open-air public spaces, marking a 40% reduction in the retail footprint. This initiative comes in the wake of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh Council Launches Consultation for Proposed Second Tram Line Feb 15, 2024 Edinburgh City Council has initiated a step towards expanding the city’s tram network by announcing plans for a public consultation on a proposed second tram route. This new line aims to enhance connectivity across the city, with discussions set to begin in spring 2024. With an estimated cost of £2 billion for the new tram […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh Gateway site acquired in joint venture with more homes planned for the west of the capital Apr 7, 2022 Osborne and Moda Living to develop 15.5-acre Edinburgh site. A joint venture between the two signals the commitment of both organisations to the capital, and will deliver a new urban quarter close to transport links at the rail and tram interchange in an area which has historically been the Saica packaging factory. The development will […] 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
