Ban on financial retentions could have major repercussions
The Commercial Payments Bill includes a ban on financial retentions in construction contracts. This is a significant change that could have serious implications, both in that sector and in commercial...
Wish you were here: Burnham’s Manchester teaches Scotland the importance of a Cannes-do attitude
Manchester has been attending MIPIM in force for 20 years. Andy Burnham’s brigade has been at the forefront. The city shells out a lot of money for a huge pavilion...
Special report: How we must end temporary housing for good
Inspired by Chris Dougray, The Business held a morning seminar focused on the issue of temporary housing. Kenny Kemp reports on the problem – and some of the solutions The...
Planned IHT changes won’t stop commercial property strategy
Changes to pensions are fast approaching, but for business owners using their pension to hold commercial property, the reasons for doing so remain compelling.From April 2027, most unused pension funds...
French investors like look of Scottish com prop assets
Investors from France have snapped up nearly £200m in Scottish commercial property since November, as the historic connections between the two countries take a modern twist. Research from Knight Frank has...
Check your insurance: warning to businesses after Union Street fire
The devastating fire in central Glasgow should be a warning to owners and tenants to review the responsibility for repairs and rebuilding, and to ensure that adequate insurance cover is...
Partnership changes for both BTO and Brodies in Glasgow
Law firm Brodies LLP has added to its corporate crime practice with the appointment of new partner Neil Hay. Hay is recognised for his expertise in criminal law and financial...
Anderson Strathern elevate MacPherson as a comm-prop partner
Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern has appointed a new partner to bolster its team of commercial property specialists in what is expected to be a busy year.Dawn MacPherson, who will...
Retrofitting Scotland’s commercial buildings: navigating energy efficiency
Scotland’s architecture is rich in history with nearly one in five properties built before 1919, although this can present unique challenges when it comes to energy efficiency.With the ever-increasing focus...
Spanish touch is bringing a Silverburn lining
Scotland’s biggest retail and leisure mall has Iberian owners – and a proud Scottish-Italian general manager David Pierotti is the charismatic golf-loving custodian-in-chief of Scotland’s largest retail, food and leisure...