NU-Mill venture proves a shot in the arm for PFI
The formation of the Norwich Union Public Private Partnership Fund indicates PFI projects have finally emerged as mainstream property investment targets, reports the Financial Times.
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DTZ Pieda report cuts Edinburgh parliament hype to size
Demand for office space in Edinburgh as a result of the Scottish parliament will be much less than commonly believed. By Mark Simmons.
English firms worried about Scottish devolution
English companies located in Scotland are worried about devolution. Research from Gooch Webster shows concerns about a negative effect on inward investment, reduced support from central government, increased business taxes and isolation from the rest of the UK.
Labour focuses on land reform in Scotland
The radical reform of land tenure forms a key plank of the Scottish Labour Party’s manifesto for elections to the new Scottish parliament.
Glasgow office supply shrinks to lowest for a decade
Restricted levels of development have caused the supply of office space in Glasgow centre to fall to its lowest level since 1990, according to Richard Ellis St Quintin.
Scottish rents rise for sixth consecutive month
Scottish rental growth has continued its upward trend for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest Richard Ellis St Quintin Scottish Monthly Index.
Sainsbury’s unveils format for new Central chain
Sainsbury’s has unveiled details of its new city centre foodstore format – branded Sainsbury’s Central – and confirmed that it will launch the new chain with a 1,096 sq m (11,800 sq ft) unit at Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow.
EU funding shake-up affects the regions
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland and Northern Ireland could receive less EU funding under a blueprint for spending reforms put forward by the European Commission.
Scottish Office planning guidance threatens factory outlets
The Scottish Office this week sent a strong signal to councils and developers that factory outlet centres are now unlikely to be granted planning consent.
RICS Scotland survey shows optimism tempered by tax worries
Surveyors in Scotland are more upbeat about the market than a year ago, although some of the initial euphoria has waned, according to a new RICS survey of its members north of the border.
