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Duncan Bauchop delves into the repercussions of recent legislative changes in Scotland's private rental sector, discussing how emergency provisions and impending long-term rent controls are impacting landlords and tenants, potentially eroding the housing base. On 2nd June 2020, residents of Eas

Half of Scotland experienced house price increases in Scotland throughout August whilst half saw prices drop, according to the latest House Price Index from Walker Fraser Steele.

Advanced space camera technology firm Metahelios has been named as one of the 12 new ambassadors for the Start Up Loans programme, an initiative of the British Business Bank. The programme has delivered more than £63 million of loans to 6,900 Scottish start-ups, at an average value of £9

August has witnessed a sustained surge in wages, one of the fastest since records began in 2001, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), sparking concerns over persistent inflation contrary to the Bank of England's expectations.

The number of properties advertised for sale is up nearly 50% in parts of Scotland over the last year according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm found that the number of properties advertised for sale in the period between October 2022 and October 2023 has increased by 47% in Edinburgh; is up

In light of heightened interest rates, Deloitte's Q3 CFO survey has revealed a significant strategic shift among finance leaders of the UK’s largest businesses, including those based in Scotland.

The UK economy has demonstrated a slight recovery with a 0.2% month-on-month increase in GDP in August, a modest upswing following July's significant 0.6% decline, according to the latest ONS figures.

House prices in Scotland continued to fall according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey with further falls expected over the coming three months.

Scotland’s private sector experienced a decline in September, with output falling for the first time since January, according to Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) latest PMI survey.

Imran Sattar is slated to assume the role of James de Uphaugh, the portfolio manager of the Edinburgh Investment Trust plc, once he retires in February 2024 after dedicating 36 years to the industry. The trust has been under the management of Liontrust Fund Partners LLP. Mr de Uphaugh's stewardship

The organisation managing the St Andrews Old Course has experienced a financial turnaround with a return to pre-pandemic revenue levels, posting a profit of £3.7 million in 2022.

Following the release of the new R&D tax relief statistics, tax expert Sara Kelly provides analysis on the mixed outcomes observed, highlighting the increase in support received by companies, especially SMEs, in the post-pandemic innovation boom in IT and manufacturing sectors. The latest resear

New research from Age Scotland has revealed a substantial increase in the number of older people facing financial hardship.

Scottish-based investment syndicate Kelvin Capital has concluded record investment totalling £7.8 million in the first half of 2023, marking a 22% increase from the same period in 2022. These significant financial strides highlight the growing strength and appeal of Scottish based businesses,

High interest rates, continued uncertainty and low productivity could see the UK struggle to keep its head above water in the second half of the year – with GDP growth forecast at 0.4% in 2023 and 0.3% in 2024, according to KPMG’s latest UK Economic Outlook.