News and Insights

Edinburgh’s housing market shows steady growth heading into 2026, with rising demand, improving confidence and key policy changes on the horizon.

Employment Rights Act 2025 is a major overhaul of UK employment law - we have summarised what employers need to know about the phased rollout of the Act.

An overview of irritancy in commercial leases, examining how legal safeguards and practical considerations can alter outcomes beyond the contract wording.

A proposed ban on upward‑only rent reviews could reshape commercial leasing in England and Wales. Here’s what it means for landlords, tenants and wider market.

The Second Annual Review of NPF4 highlights ongoing challenges in Scotland’s planning system, from resourcing pressures to policy clarity and LDP delays.

Data centres power the digital world, but can they do it sustainably? We explore how renewable energy can support a green data infrastructure.

Retrofitting Scotland’s older commercial buildings: challenges, legal considerations, and funding options for a sustainable future.

As the Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament, we look at a recent amendment which may prohibit employers from using NDAs in some instances.

Stephen Gamba, Legal Director in our Land & Rural Business team, discusses changes to the Housing (Scotland) Bill now that it has passed.

Find out about the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, which proposes a new tax on the construction or conversion of residential property developments.

Partner Andrew Leslie discusses the crucial aspects worth considering when selling land for development in Scotland.

Former churches can be seen as attractive redevelopment opportunities, Stephen Gamba, discusses what to bear in mind when thinking about purchasing a church.

Hannah Gaddie explains the best ways to get your home ready to hit the market this Spring.

Nyrie Eller looks at a case illustrating the importance of attention to detail in court pleadings and contractual arrangements when seeking to win a case.

The New Homes Quality Code (the ‘Code’) is a set of requirements for registered developers to follow when building and selling new homes in the UK.

Kevin Sturgeon discusses the new Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme and the benefits available to community bodies.

Gillian Wright discusses the new Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill and what this means for homeowners.

Sandy Telfer discusses the much anticipated court decision in ‘the Mossend appeal’ and what this means for the Scottish Housebuilding industry.

Monica Cannon discusses the Competition and Market Authority’s market study into housebuilding published February 2024.

With changes being made to the Empty Property Relief in Edinburgh, we highlight impact this will have on those who own empty non-domestic properties.

In March 2022, Project Scotland reported on conflicting responses to the Scottish Government’s draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).

Retentions in construction: will proposed deposit scheme help rebuild trust in the industry?

Short-term lets legislation passed by Scottish Parliament.