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Plans submitted for redevelopment of Gattonside House estate

FORTIS Homes has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Gattonside House estate in the Scottish Borders. The proposals include the retention and...
Aviemore to Carrbridge Non-motorised User (ACNMU)

Green light for Aviemore to Carrbridge active travel route

THE Aviemore to Carrbridge Non-motorised User (ACNMU) project has been granted planning permission by the Cairngorms National Park Planning Committee. The decision marks a step...

NFRC backs action on rogue traders, but warns reforms must work for reputable contractors

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home...
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Cruden secures new development site in Bathgate

CRUDEN Homes has secured a new residential development site in Bathgate, with plans to deliver 103 new homes subject to planning consent. The housebuilder has...
Robert McGoogan, director of technical services at SELECT

SELECT reinforces safety message over plug-in solar products

SELECT is supporting calls for home owners to have their wiring checked by a qualified electrician before buying plug-in solar panels. The electrotechnical body said...
G1 Building, Glasgow

Heritage-led transformation of historic Glasgow building complete

Threesixty Architecture has completed the heritage-led transformation of the G1 Building on Glasgow's George Square. The project is said to have delivered a renewed workplace...

STEM Returners to boost Scotland’s offshore wind workforce

STEM Returners has been awarded £115,000 through the Scottish Government's £3.85 million Offshore Wind Skills Programme to support people returning to work following a...
New homes in South Queensferry overlooking iconic bridges

Sanctuary Scotland marks affordable home milestone in South Queensferry

100 new affordable homes have been completed at The Crossings in South Queensferry, marking a milestone for Sanctuary Scotland as it delivers its first...

Stornoway energy conference attracts specialists from across globe

ENERGY specialists from across the globe have come together in Stornoway to explore how communities can play a bigger role in developing and benefiting...

£13.5m project to begin at Kilmarnock Railway Station

A £13.5 million project to upgrade the track at Kilmarnock Railway Station is to begin this weekend. Across the next 16 days, engineers will install...

Cruden completes build of £17.5m Midlothian housing development

TENANTS have moved into a new Midlothian Council housing development at Newbyres in Gorebridge. Cruden delivered the £17.5 million project on behalf of the local...
Rain garden in urban area

Local authorities and developers urged to tackle flash flooding at surface

LOCAL authorities and developers across the UK are being urged to prioritise rainfall interception at the surface, following the recent flash flooding in Birmingham. ACO...

New £18.3m railway station in Barrhead nearing completion

THE £18.3 million Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is nearing completion, with it set to open next month. Story Contracting is main contractor on the...

Princes Street nears reopening following major fire

PRINCES Street is to fully reopen on Saturday (August 29), following a major fire at a former department store building in early July. Significant work...

Build of 44 new homes for older tenants completed in Fife

ROBERTSON Partnership Homes has delivered 44 new homes in Lochgelly on behalf of Fife Council. The development, which includes a purpose-built extra care facility, has...

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John Stirling, partner and property litigation specialist at Gillespie Macandrew

Why leases are different: the special rules that shape landlord and...

John Stirling, partner and property litigation specialist at Gillespie Macandrew, discusses the rules around landlord and tenant relationships when it comes to leases FEW contracts...

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