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The perks of owning a Scottish private island
"For those who crave peace and tranquillity amid spectacular scenery, living on your own private island may be the perfect fit."
Scotland
The mid-box market in Scotland
"Available supply has fallen by 46% year-on-year, pointing to a rapidly tightening market"
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The Renters’ Rights Act and lessons from Scotland
"Scotland is not completely immune from the UK Government’s Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) which came into force on 1 May 2026. "
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The 2026 Scottish election: what the manifestos mean for rural Scotland
"The 2026 Scottish Parliament election, scheduled for 7 May, comes at a significant point for rural Scotland. "
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Local Development Plan progression
"The introduction of the National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 has led to several changes to how development will be planned in Scotland."
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The viability question
"Beyond the new requirements in NPF4, the wider issue facing housebuilding in Scotland is one of viability."
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Spotlight: Scotland Planning 2026
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National Planning Framework 4
"Given development under NPF4 is dependent on allocated sites and heavily focused on brownfield, it is important to understand how much housing supply these sites can deliver. "
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Brownfield first
"Development on existing sites, especially in large cities, often comes with additional costs and challenges compared to conventional greenfield development, despite urban development often selling for above-average values per square foot."
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What the 2026 second-home Council Tax changes mean for owners & sellers in Edinburgh
"Edinburgh remains one of the best‑performing residential markets in the UK. The Savills Prime Index shows it was among the strongest city markets in Q4 2025, second only to Hackney in east London. "
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