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Average house prices in Scotland have increased by close to £25,000 (13.2%) over the last twelve months - the highest rate of all four UK nations.

New British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) data released from a survey of over 1,000 businesses has thrown a sharp focus on the impact of skills and commodities shortages for UK firms, with spiralling prices in evidence. The data show an overwhelming majority of businesses are raising prices as they fac

Accountancy firm Azets is urging businesses to take advantage of incentives to invest in their businesses or sell their business, and whilst they still can, ahead of an expected ‘tax grab’ during the 2022 budget. Aileen Scott, head of tax with Azets in Scotland, is predicting harsher rul

Glasgow-based VWM Wealth has become one of just five UK companies this year to achieve the Gold Standard for Independent Financial Advice in the small firms category. Judges congratulated VWM for being “a well-structured firm with clear policies and procedures to support the business", as well

Scottish businesses will welcome yesterday's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021, financial experts have said. Andrew Howie, managing partner for Grant Thornton UK LLP in Scotland, said businesses "will breathe a sigh of relief" after being spared tax rises.

One in three (31%) mid-market businesses believe the increased tax burden is a top threat to future growth, according to a survey ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. The findings from business advisory group Grant Thornton show that the increased tax burden is considered as big a threa

More than £3.3 million of investment to address climate change, including a programme of energy conservation measures, installation of additional EV chargers and the purchase of new electric vehicles and plant, is set to be discussed by Dundee City Council. Future energy costs will be cut alon

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that social media is encouraging young people to invest in risky cryptocurrencies. The financial regulator warned that “hype” on social media platforms and in the news is driving new investors to channel their money into high-risk investme

The UK economy grew by 0.4% in August, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

House hunters in East Lothian are prioritising green areas and more space over traditional city centre dwellings as people continue to work from home, according to the latest market review by property experts, Rettie & Co.

More than 800 SMEs are now plaintiffs in a legal case against the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks after hundreds more joined the lawsuit. The claim form, filed in the Chancery Division of the High Court, contained a further 436 claims on behalf of a further 266 SMEs.

Scottish hotel occupancy rates jumped six per cent in August as the thriving staycation market increased levels for the fourth consecutive month, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, compiled and produced by STR and analysed by RSM, shows the average occupancy rate in Scotland has risen fr

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has said that banks and other financial institutions still need to do more to resolve complaints from their customers fairly before people are forced to seek help from the service. People are being warned to be extra vigilant about the threat from fraudsters and

Deloitte’s UK partners will benefit from an average payout of about £1 million after the Big Four firm's profits recovered from a drop last year in the wake of the pandemic. The share of profits to 700 equity partners is the highest in ten years, according to individuals who have been br

As the return to the office gets underway in earnest, investment into the Scottish commercial property market is seeing a resulting uplift, with Colliers noting that several deals have seen a ‘bidding war’ take place. This year has seen investment volumes in Glasgow reach almost £1