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Stories About Scotland
Scotland sees rise in mortgage lending
Loans to first-time buyers and home movers both up in Scotland, but by less than in UK as a whole.
Scotland calls for cut in VAT on home improvements
Culture secretary says cut to five per cent would encourage owners to invest in homes and communities.
Scots plan council tax levy on empty homes
Double council tax on 25,000 homes empty for more than six months could raise £30 million for affordable housing.
Scotland sees big house price rises
Property prices in Scottish cities and rural areas have doubled over the last decade, says the Bank of Scotland.
Scottish Government to help first-time buyers
The Scottish Government has agreed to support a scheme to help first-time buyers purchase a new home.
Shelter Scotland says SNP homes commitment not met
Shelter Scotland has claimed SNP’s commitment to add 6,000 new homes in each year of the new parliament isn’t being met.
Surrey and Scotland hit by home insurance spike
The south of England and Scotland's leading cities have seen home insurance premiums increase dramatically in just over a year.
Housing affordability improves for public sector staff
Key public sector staff, including nurses, teachers, police officers, fire fighters and paramedics may now find housing more reasonably priced.
Comment: Budget 2011 and Scottish property
Bill Burr examines the implications of the Budget for Scotland's property industry and first-time buyers.
More people want to move house in 2011
The number of homeowners planning to buy a new property has more than tripled since 2008 - but there are regional differences.
Scotland faces housing shortage
As the population grows and the construction industry struggles, ministers warn around 20,000 extra homes per year need to be built.
St Andrews development: Hamilton Grand
Within walking distance of one of Britain's most picturesque golfing locations, the Hamilton Grand is a sportsman's dream come true.
Scotland: Highlands house prices increased in 2010
The Scottish property market saw sales "bounce back strongly" in August, prompting a modest price rise over the year as a whole.
Compare average 2011 house prices in 20 UK cities
We reveal how much one and two-bedroom flats and three and four-bedroom houses are selling for in different cities around Britain.
Average rents 2011: compare rent costs in UK cities
From one-bed flats to four-bed houses, here's how much it costs to rent property in 20 major UK cities, from Belfast to London.
Edinburgh housing market set for promising 2011
The city's prime locations have seen only a marginal dip in house prices over the past few months.
Brits spend £250-500 on Christmas presents
Research reveals that Brits splash the cash at Christmas but risk burglary by storing the gifts all in one place.
SNP pledge to scrap council tax
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has pledged to abolish council tax in Scotland, replacing it with a local income tax.
CLG: 5.7% rise in house prices in Scotland
House prices in Scotland were up 5.7 per cent in the 12 months since June 2007, the only rise of UK's regions.
New homes in Scotland
Although shy of the phenomenal growth seen in Northern Ireland, Scotland has nonetheless seen some dramatic increases in property prices in recent years, with the average home now costing £150,000.
CLG: 6.9% rise in house prices in Scotland
House prices in Scotland were up 6.9 per cent in the 12 months since May 2007, the largest growth of the UK's regions.
This week's property TV shows
Kirstie and Phil are back once again with a new series of Location, Location, Location this week.
Homebuilding & Renovating show Scotland
The Scottish incarnation of the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is intended for those Scots who aspire to build their own home.
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