Tag: Scottish Independence



Pre-Referendum Investors demanding Scottish Exit Clause

Posted on 10 September, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Industry News

As uncertainty about next week’s independence referendum grows, an increasing number of commercial property buyers are inserting “exit clauses” into contracts on Scottish deals, property experts are claiming. While the clauses would give buyers... Read More

Scottish Commercial Property Market in “win-win” Situation Whatever the Outcome of Referendum

Posted on 17 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

The upcoming Scottish independence referendum has created waves throughout the business world, with the majority of polls showing that most businesses would be against Scotland voting Yes in September. In turn, this has created a great deal of uncertainty... Read More

One Third of Businesses would consider Relocating from an Independent Scotland

Posted on 11 March, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

As the Scottish independence referendum draws ever closer, arguments between the Yes and No camps have heated up and caused businesses to become involved in the debate over the future of the UK. Although opinions differ regarding the impact a Yes vote... Read More

Standard Life draws up Scottish Yes Vote Escape Plans

Posted on 27 February, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

Standard Life has confirmed it is drawing up “contingency plans” to pull the majority of its operations out of Scotland if the country votes for independence. It is blaming “material uncertainties about money and regulations” for the post-referendum... Read More

What Impact would Independence have on the Scottish Commercial Property Market?

Posted on 25 February, 2014 by Neil Bird under Industry News

As the referendum that will decide Scotland’s future draws closer, the debate over whether to go it alone as an independent state or remain within the UK is heating up. Politicians from both sides are using every opportunity to present their case.... Read More

Third Quarter Growth boosts Scottish Economy

Posted on 15 January, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Scotland enjoyed a sixth consecutive quarter of growth in the third quarter of last year, it has been reported. Official estimates show economic growth of 0.7 per cent north of the border, with GDP increasing by 2.1 per cent on a year on year... Read More

Scottish Businesses Need More Information in Independence Debate

Posted on 28 June, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

At present, the debate over independence dominates the Scottish political agenda. While a date for the referendum has now been set, voters seem unable to arrive at a clear decision with most opinion polls showing a great deal of uncertainty regarding... Read More