Residential

BLACKWOOD LAUNCHES THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF THE FUTURE IN DUNDEE

Independent living specialist Blackwood is set to officially launch its pioneering concept to transform future homes and neighbourhoods in Dundee this weekend. The Blackwood Peoplehood Project will develop a model for independent living in three distinct Scottish neighbourhoods including Charleston in the city, allowing people to live healthier and happier for longer. To mark the official […]

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AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE IN SCOTLAND HAS RISEN SIGNIFICANTLY

The average price of a house in Scotland has risen above £200,000 for the first time. According to the Halifax house price index, the average cost of a home north of the border is now £201,549 which is up from this time last year when the average was £18,142. Significantly Halifax’s figures show that house

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SCOTTISH HOUSEBUILDERS JOIN TOGETHER AFTER MAJOR ACQUISITION

From Left to Right: Innes Smith (chief executive, Springfield)  Sandy Adam (chairman, Springfield) ; Ross Mickel (group director, Mactaggart and Mickel )and Paul McAninch (group finance director, Mactaggart and Mickel) Springfield Properties has struck a £46.3 million deal to acquire the family owned Glasgow based housebuilding business of Mactaggart & Mickel in a major consolidation

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REGISTERED CHARITY ALLOWS CUSTOMERS TO MAKE INFORMED HOUSING DECISIONS

Tenants are being given the opportunity to shape the future of housing for thousands of older people across Scotland. Bield is giving their customers the opportunity to influence their strategy for the next five years, at a pivotal time of leadership change and recovery from the pandemic.  The organisation is hosting various events, including a

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CONSULTING ENGINEER EMBARKS ON FINAL STAGE OF 25 YEAR ASSOCIATION

Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA), the East Kilbride-based independent consulting engineer, has landed a whole structural design contract on a housing development on the last piece of vacant land at Renfrew’s massive Braehead Shopping Centre. Working with Bellway Homes, the specialist firm will provide design services at Laymoor Avenue, Braehead for a selection of apartments, terraced,

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NEW REPORT SUGGESTS ABERDEEN’S HOUSING MARKET IS ABOUT TO SPARKLE AGAIN

Aberdeen’s housing market is now firmly on the up after a year of solid price and demand growth, according to a leading solicitor estate agent.  New data in Aberdeen Solicitors’ Property Centre’s (ASPC) most recent quarterly report has highlighted a 1.4% rise in housing prices in Aberdeen. Joni Esson (pictured above), legal expert and Managing

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HOMES ON NEW CAMBUSLANG SITE SELLING AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

Just one home remains at the first 42 home phase of a development that has proven hugely popular with buyers. With 35 homes selling in the first five months alone, Gilbertfield Woods represents one of Dundas Estates’ most popular developments.  All homes sold to date have been off-plan, with a showhome due to complete next

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BELLWAY HOMES MAKES SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION INTO THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland West) is set to significantly expand its presence in the West of Scotland with the acquisition of land which will create eleven new residential developments. Representing a significant financial investment, the housebuilder, which recently retained its 5 star builder status for a sixth consecutive year, currently has eleven live operational sites. 

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