Short Market Update Summer 2025

As the first quarter of 2025 draws to a close, much of the global economic conversation has been shaped by the actions of the current resident of the Whitehouse. At the forefront is the growing focus on tariffs and their potential implications for global trade and economic stability. A pattern of frequent and unexpected policy …

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Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2

Previous blogs have looked at the Housing (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) and discussed possible amendments for Stage 2. There have now been over 450 proposed amendments to the Bill which has led the Housing Committee session being pushed back to 6 May from the originally planned 29 April. Some of these proposed amendments have come …

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The Benefits of Property Networking

In the competitive world of property, success often hinges not just on what you know, but on who you know and who can help you navigate through any issues you may face. Property networking has emerged as a critical tool for investors, landlords, developers, and property professionals seeking to gain an edge in the market. …

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Spring Cleaning – a Room to Room Guide on Some Forgotten Areas

Spring time is well underway and the vacuums and feather dusters are out as many households give their homes a spring clean. For those living in private rented homes, giving the place a good scrub is essential when the time comes to reclaim the deposit once the tenancy ends. In fact, many of the deposit …

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Building Communities as Well as Homes

 A sense of community and belonging appears to be in vogue as a topic for politicians of all parties. And what is spoken about in both Holyrood and Westminster does often eventually filter through to everyday life. On that basis, you would think that developers and construction companies should sit up and take note as …

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Flat Roofs: Maintenance, Repair and Replacement

Flat roofs can be found on all kinds of tenement buildings, both traditional and modern alike. Contrary to their name, they are generally not entirely flat, but laid with a gentle slope to allow rain to drain off them. Nevertheless, in a country which receives as much rain as Scotland, flat roofs can cause problems. …

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