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Greater clarity on build-to-rent (BTR) exemptions within the Housing (Scotland) Bill's secondary legislation has the potential to unlock over 8,000 stalled rental homes across Scotland, placing Edinburgh and Glasgow "firmly back on investors' radars", according to JLL's Big Six Residential Developme

According to the latest UK House Price Index, Scottish house prices increased by only 1.3% in the year to 31 January 2026, significantly behind general inflation but in line with overall UK house prices. Alan Aitchison, head of real estate and construction for Scotland at RSM UK, said: “The sl

Civil engineering contractor RJ McLeod has moved into a larger Highland headquarters in Dingwall Business Park to support its growth across the region.

Aon plc has announced that it has bolstered its corporate team in Scotland with the appointment of Nick Smith, president of the Insurance and Actuarial Society of Glasgow, as account director. Mr Smith brings more than 18 years’ experience to the role and will manage a portfolio of renewable e

Edinburgh-based AI fintech firm Aveni has launched the Agent Assurance Expert Council (AAEC), bringing together senior leaders from financial services, advice, risk and compliance to address a defining challenge for the industry: how to assure and govern the next generation of AI-driven agents. The

Ithaca Energy, the North Sea oil and gas producer, has said it could approve development of the controversial Cambo oil field west of Shetland within months, buoyed by the sharp rise in crude prices following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran.

Anderson Strathern Asset Management Limited (ASAM) has appointed Arlene Ewing as managing director as it looks to grow its team and services across Scotland. Ms Ewing brings more than 35 years’ experience in financial services and is a recognised leader in her field as both a former Chartered

Scottish retail sales ground to a halt in February 2026, with total sales recording no growth, flat at 0.0% compared with a 0.4% decline in the same month last year, according to the latest SRC-KPMG Scottish Retail Sales Monitor. The result fell below both the three-month average rise of 1.2% and th

Capital Credit Union has launched a new 100% loan-to-value mortgage designed to make homeownership possible without the need for a deposit. The variable rate product allows eligible first-time buyers to borrow up to £300,000, helping those who may have a strong track record of paying rent but

Revolut has applied for a United States banking licence, marking a significant step in the fintech's long-standing ambition to crack the American market. The company confirmed on Thursday that it had submitted applications for a national bank charter to both the Office of the Comptroller of the Curr

Landlords, sole traders and the self-employed are being urged to prepare for "the death of the traditional tax return" in April. Azets is warning that those with gross income above £50,000 per year will have to comply with a new Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime.

Edinburgh-based software firm Craneware, a provider of financial performance solutions for the US healthcare sector, has posted a 14% increase in adjusted profit before tax to $23.5 million (c. £17.7m), supported by a 6% rise in revenue to $105.7m (c. £79m). These results, for the six mo

ScottishPower recorded a 12% increase in annual profits to £3.15 billion for 2025, a growth trend mirrored by its Spanish parent company, Iberdrola, which saw net earnings rise by 12% to nearly €6.3bn (c. £5.5bn). The steady financial performance was primarily underpinned by the suc

The level of inheritance tax (IHT) collected has reached a new high, according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander Ltd. Scotland's largest lettings and estate agency said the latest statistics show that £7.13 billion was collected between April 2025 and January 2026, with

Business confidence in Scotland rose a further four points during February to 41%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.  While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 12 points at 41%, their optimism in th