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Three new partners, eight new directors and six new associates have been appointed by chartered surveyors DM Hall. The new partners are Jonathan Hunter, Musselburgh Residential, Jonathan McManus, West Commercial Agency based in Glasgow and David Telford, Falkirk Residential.

Plans to transform Paisley Museum into a world-class visitor destination have taken a major step forward with the announcement of £3.8 million of support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, chair of Renfrewshire Leisure, and Martyn Wade, Scotland Committee me

Work is progressing well on the new £1 million extension to Port Seton Community Centre with the foundations in place and the steel frame complete. Cllr Jim Goodfellow with representatives from Hadden Group and East Lothian Council

Persimmon’s shift in focus towards improving build quality and customer care will result in a fall in revenues though profits will be in line with expectations, the housebuilder said today. In a trading update ahead of its final results for the year ended 31 December 2019, which will be releas

Scottish curlers are being encouraged to brush up on their awareness of the risk of prostate cancer. GSS Developments director Paul Stevenson (left) and Team Mouat skip Bruce Mouat

The latest participant in our Just a Minute feature is Alan Wilson, managing director of SELECT, the trade association for the electrical contracting industry in Scotland. Name: Alan Wilson

Minister for local government, housing and planning Kevin Stewart MSP visited CCG Homes’ flagship development Riverford Gardens this week as work continues on the final range of private homes. Kevin Stewart MSP with CCG managing director Calum Murray

James Gibb property manager Charlie Leask details his experiences to date and how a Heriot-Watt University course will arm him and future property managers with futurefit skills. Looking back, I think I was always destined to work in property. Brought up in a family that refurbished properties, my d

Wellness and stylish city living are amongst the key focuses for Glasgow's commercial real estate market whilst and further overseas investment is expected for Edinburgh, according to the 2020 Commercial Real Estate Forecast from Avison Young.

Aberdeen’s office market is now entering recovery mode, after experiencing the strongest year of demand for offices since the Energy sector downturn of 2014, according to Savills. During 2019, Aberdeen saw total office take-up of 513,525 sq ft, (47,708 sq m) compared with 388,277 sq ft (36,075

House prices in Scotland are growing faster than the rest of the UK, however, Scottish Building Society chief Paul Denton has warned that demand outstrips supply.  House prices in Scotland are growing faster than the rest of the UK with the average property £154,798 – an increa

Rooftec (Scotland) Ltd has successfully pitched for a public sector contract thanks to procurement support from Business Gateway Falkirk. The organisation provided training about how the public sector operates, crucial policies and information required when submitting tender documents and raised awa

Glasgow has been voted as the worst city in the UK for potholes. As reported by the Daily Record, a survey revealed that nine in 10 locals claim they have to dodge them on a daily basis. 

Gerard McMahon has taken over the role of managing director of Pacific Building with effect from today. Joining the company from Esh Group, where he was regional director, Mr McMahon replaces current MD Brian Gallacher who remains to taking up the positions of company chairman and business developme

Canadian real estate firm Carttera has this week lodged full plans for its revised housing development at Aberdeen’s Rubislaw Quarry.