Scotland’s 32 local authorities are to be given the power to cut business rates to boost economic activity and encourage commercial property investment. The official announcement is expected to come from Deputy First Minister John Swinney in his... Read More
Scottish property and investment experts admit they still have fears that new higher tax rates on £2m-plus commercial deals could stifle home-grown business expansion and deter foreign investment. The introduction of the new Land and Buildings... Read More
The Scottish government has launched a double-edged land reform consultation which will make it easier to trace landowners — but severely restrict who the land can be sold to. Existing methods can make it laborious to trace and contact landowners, claims... Read More
The owners of Glasgow Prestwick Airport have suggested that they may have to give up the airport for nothing. The Scottish government announced that it is in negotiations to buy the unprofitable property from Infratil, its New Zealand owners. In a statement... Read More
With UK airport capacity provoking considerable debate, the prospect of a potential closure in Scotland was seen as a problem for firms north of the border. Fortunately, this issue has now been resolved, with the Scottish Government confirming that Glasgow... Read More
