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Residential property sales in Scotland experienced an upturn in January, marking the first positive growth in over six months, as reported by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

The inaugural #IAmBlack Conference, an event focused on "Unleashing the Power of Black Talent and Employer Brands", is set to take place on 29 April at the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre. This conference aims to connect Black talent with employers across diverse industrie

In an unexpected turn of events, a 285-year-old lemon has been sold at auction for a final price of £1,400. Discovered hidden in a 19th-century cabinet, the 18th-century fruit from 1739 became the star of the auction, fetching a over 23 times its estimated price.

Sixteen business representative groups have jointly written to the Scottish Government’s Deputy First Minister & Finance Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, to voice alarm at the Scottish Government’s consideration of a new business rate surtax and what it means for wider tax policy towar

Watt Laser has completed a £433,000 project to expand its business within the Clyde Gateway Tradepark in Glasgow, with £128,000 grant support from Scottish Enterprise.

The Scottish economy is poised for a turnaround in 2024 after experiencing limited growth in 2023, as reported by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde. In the quarterly Deloitte-sponsored Economic Commentary, which includes an assessment of all the latest key data on the

Louise Cormack, a member of the team at the Wick office of Phil Anderson Financial Services in Caithness, has successfully passed her final exam and is now a fully qualified mortgage adviser. Ms Cormack's accomplishment comes after passing the Chartered Insurance Institute CF6 mortgage advice exam,

Progeny, a financial services firm with offices in Edinburgh and Ayrshire, has appointed Tom Wood to the role of chief financial officer. Mr Wood brings significant experience to the position, gained throughout his 25-year executive career in regulated financial services and banking. He has led tran

Macphie Ltd has reinforced its senior management team with the appointment of Paul McGovern as the newly created head of human resources. The Glaswegian joins the Stonehaven-based food firm following more than eight years at Edrington and has worked as head of HR for household brands like Heine

New build starts in Scotland have experienced a significant decline of nearly a quarter over the past year, as reported by DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm said that the latest quarterly housing statistics up to September 2023 showed that all sector new build starts fell 24.4% from 21,534 in 2022

The boards of UK housebuilders Barratt Developments and Redrow have agreed a merger deal, which prices Redrow at £2.524 million.

Turriff-based Neil Murray Housebuilders has entered liquidation, resulting in the loss of 20 jobs. Following closely on the heels of the closure of Stewart Milne Group, the firm ceased trading in September last year.

Scotland’s economy is set to gain momentum this year with the prospect of interest rate cuts from May onwards, a continuing fall in inflation, and decreasing energy prices. Continued growth in pay and easing pressure on household finances should also boost consumer sentiment, according to the

Ava Innes, an Elgin-based luxury bedding company, is celebrating the successful completion of its first investment round, with significant contributions from Kelvin Capital and Scottish Enterprise. The injection of capital represents a pivotal moment for the company as it strives to redefine the sta

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie advised on Sharles Chartered Accountants' transition to employee ownership at the end of 2023. Sharles Chartered Accountants, a well-established firm with a 60-year legacy in Lanarkshire, has been a cornerstone in the local business community.