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House prices in the UK will see an average increase of 3 per cent over the course of next year as the number of transactions stabilises, according to the RICS housing forecast for 2017.

Alliance Trust Savings has revealed plans to overhaul fees for its direct and advised businesses early next year.

Confidence amongst Scottish construction employers has been rated positive for the second consecutive quarter.

Bill Nixon, managing partner at Maven Glasgow-based Maven Capital Partners has opened its latest venture capital trust (VCT) offer.

Moira Kelly Industry bodies welcomed the Scottish Government's first budget since the devolution of substantial tax powers yesterday, while noting few major announcements in the area of taxation.

Derek MacKay Finance Secretary Derek Mackay yesterday announced a freeze in the basic rate of income tax and a reduction in the business rates poundage by 3.7 per cent.

More focus is needed on strengthening accounting, financial management and governance, over and above just focusing on technology in order to develop the smart city, according to a new report by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. ACCA’s report, Smarter Cities, Simpler Cities – a

The uncertainty of the past year seems to have had little impact on the salaries and careers of Chartered Acountants, according to the latest ICAS survey of industry earnings.

John Wilde Four-in-ten (38 per cent) small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have suffered cashflow problems over the past two years, according to new research by Amicus Commercial Finance.

Toby Hales The average cost of a divorce has reached £70,000 in the UK, with almost half being taken by lawyers according to new research.

Fiona McBain Scottish Friendly’s outgoing chief executive has taken a party short at both current and past UK governments for failing to do enough to encourage people to prepare adequately for their financial futures.

Ron Hepburn The Business Growth Fund has successfully exited its investment in windows and doors manufacturer Stevenswood after a deal was completed for it to acquire Polyframe Trade Centres Limited continuing its ambition to build a UK-wide trade counter business.

Mark Pryce Business owners have a narrow window up to April 5th 2017 in which to make significant tax savings before new tax rules come into force, according to Mark Pryce, a leading business tax specialist with accountants Campbell Dallas.

Kenneth McEwen By Kenneth McEwen, Tax Director at Henderson Loggie

Neil Stevenson There has been a “significant increase” in the number of complaints about lawyers made to the profession’s complaints body, particularly in relation to conveyancing and will writing, with the number of complaints having risen to 1,132 – up from last year's figure of 1,009. The