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Average selling prices across east central Scotland have increased by 7 per cent in the last three months, while the number of properties being sold has decreased by 8.4 per cent, according to the latest analysis by estate agents ESPC.

North Korea is feeding its construction workers crystal meth in order to boost the productivity of its construction workers.

RICS has appointed Gail Hunter as the new regional director in Scotland and Archie Rintoul as chairman.

Liz Murray Research released today has revealed the extent to which Scottish land is owned by a handful of super-rich entities from around the world.

Claire Raftery, Claire Thomas, Zoe McDonnell, Iain Buchanan and Victoria Anderson BLM, an insurance and risk law specialist, has announced 12 partner promotions and 33 associate promotions. The promotions are spread across all six of the firm’s business streams, with nine in claims solutions, 17 i

Independent firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers Johnston Carmichael has appointed six new specialists to its tax team in response to significant growth in tax requirements across a range of sectors including R&D, food and drink, oil and gas, and entrepreneurial start-ups.

Derek MacKay Scotland has asked the UK government to reform laws allowing for a Scottish business vehicle to be used for tax evasion. Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has asked UK ministers to change the law so that criminals who use Scottish Limited Partnerships may be exposed while preserving the ve

Ross McEwan Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Ross McEwan has confirmed that the Edinburgh-based bank would still move its registered headquarters south of the border should Scotland vote to leave the UK in a post-Brexit independence referendum.

Tax increases being imposed by the UK and Scottish governments will make it easier for irresponsible landlords to provide sub-standard housing to tenants, according to the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL).

The Association of British Insurers has today warned that some pensioners may be withdrawing too much too soon and at rates that would see their money run out in a decade or less.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) compelled 177 witnesses to attend interviews last year, marking a 37 per cent increase on the 129 interviews it undertook the year before as it steps up its pace of investigation, according to City-headquartered law firm, RPC.

Retailers saw footfall in Scotland fall by -1.9 per cent in July from the 3.3 per cent fall in June, marking the second consecutive month footfall has fallen north of the border.

Edinburgh-based Standard Life Investments has strengthened its ESG Investment Team with the hire of Marc Brammer and Sophie Rahm as responsible investment analysts.

It might not have felt very warm so far this summer but new research has revealed that Scots are still spending an average of £517 each year as a result of the (albeit marginal) rise in temperatures, according to new research.

The average price of a property in Scotland in June was £143,282, a year-on-year rise of 4.6 per cent and an increase of 2.7 per cent when compared to the previous month, according to the latest UK House Price Index.