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The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders demonstrated robust health over the summer, with average selling prices rising by 4.5% year-on-year. Between June and August 2025, the average property price reached £295,572, fuelled by strong buyer demand and a signific

Watts Commercial Finance and Cox & Co have announced launch of Cox & Co Commercial, a new joint venture between two well-established firms, combining national and local expertise to deliver full-service commercial finance coverage across Scotland. This move formalises their long-standing par

Following the Treasury's announcement that the Autumn Budget will be held on 26 November, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the Chancellor to implement a multi-year freeze on spirits duty. Mark Kent, the SWA's chief executive, argued that the Chancellor's previous decision to increas

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed her second Budget will be delivered on Wednesday, 26 November, setting the stage for a critical fiscal statement amid a turbulent economic backdrop. After a challenging first year in power, the UK government is under pressure to stabilise the economy following

A "carefully measured" easing of mortgage lending rules could help more first-time buyers onto the property ladder without causing a significant rise in payment arrears, according to industry body UK Finance. The call comes as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) undertakes a review of the mortgage

McTaggart Construction is proud to announce that Managing Director Janice Russell has been named Managing Director of the Year at the 6th Scottish Women's Awards 2025, held at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow on Saturday 30th August. The Scottish Women's Awards celebrate the achievements and cont

Scotland's property sector has urged the Scottish Government to exempt some housebuilders and developers from paying a proposed new tax amid a chronic shortage of homes across the country. The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) wants a series of urgent exemptions to be made from the proposed new Bui

Gold prices surged to a new record high on Wednesday, buoyed by plans to launch a digital form of the metal and rising demand from investors seeking a safe haven from market turbulence.

Azets has warned that many businesses still face prohibitive borrowing costs and slow decision-making from lenders despite the UK governments SME plan to boost access to finance. The UK government’s SME plan to boost access to finance includes a range of measures including the expansion of the

The beloved costumed mascot of a popular US restaurant chain was arrested in front of bewildered children after being accused of credit card theft. Florida man Jermell Jones, 41, was dressed as the eponymous rodent mascot of Chuck E. Cheese – even wearing a giant foam head – when he was

Mortgage approvals for house purchases in the UK reached a six-month high in July, according to new figures from the Bank of England.

A focus on reporting on the impact of stewardship activities is the best way to demonstrate the effectiveness of investment goals, according to a leading global accountancy body. Responding to the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) draft UK Stewardship Code 2026, ACCA (the Association of Char

Addleshaw Goddard has recruited Fiona Cameron as a new partner in its finance team in Glasgow, where the firm it is set to double its office size in January 2026. Ms Cameron, who joins the firm from Shoosmiths, has a focus on real estate finance among a broad finance practice, which includes corpora

Commercial Property lawyer Keith Rawlinson has joined Lindsays. Mr Rawlinson, who lives in Crieff, where Lindsays also has an office, brings with him more than 20 years’ experience of advising in areas including landlord and tenant issues, asset management, and property investment and developm

The UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud (FTP) offence came into force yesterday but many Scottish businesses remain underprepared to comply with their legal obligations, according to Dentons. Discussions with industry and informal research conducted by the firm from February through to June 2025