All articles by Stewart McIntosh
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Markets
The big attraction
Scotland's large industrial sites continue to appeal to developers from south of the border.
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Markets
Back in fashion
The recent sale of the Daks facility at Larkhall is a symbol of the revival in the sheds market.
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InsightWater repellent
Commercial and residential developers alike are finding that lack of investment in Scotland’s water infrastructure is seriously impeding their progress.
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InsightOutside gain
A number of factors are combining to keep regional centres buoyant in all sectors outside Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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MarketsDon’t mention the B-word
High oil prices don’t necessarily spell boom time for Aberdeen, but the city’s office agents believe there is steady demand in the pipeline from companies with a long-term commitment to the city
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InsightOn the move
Glasgow Harbour has dominated recent activity in the city but the sector still has potential for growth.
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InsightHighland fling
The future looks rosy for Inverness, although much depends on improvements to local infrastructure.
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MarketsDemand in the doldrums
In the first of four regional round-ups, Stewart McIntosh reports from oversupplied Scotland. We give each region a mark out of five on our ‘office barometer’
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News
Shortlist of three for Quayside
Helios, Silverlink and Morrison Developments have been shortlisted for a comprehensive mixed-use scheme on five council-owned sites in Newcastle s Quayside area. The five separate sites at Broad Chare, Manor Chare and Pandon add up to 1.1 ha (2.7 acres) which could house 18,580 sq m (200,000 sq ft) of ...
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Insight
Glasgow's kiss of life
Unlike their Edinburgh cousins, residents of the gritty city like to spend money and retailers have taken notice. In the past five years, £25m has been spent on the city centre's streetscape and rents have more than doubled.
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Markets
Letting loose
Glasgow's market is improving, but oversupply is on the horizon, reports Stewart McIntosh
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Markets
Too hard to hurt
Rolling with the punches comes as second nature to every streetwise Glaswegian, but can the city absorb the shock of two massive shopping centres kicking in, asks Stewart McIntosh
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Markets
Notebook Sold down the river
For generations the Clyde was the economic heart of Glasgow. Can it beat as strongly again?
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Markets
Nothing new in Auld Reekie
Scotland s capital is facing a dire shortage of accommodation but strong demand in the city shows no signs of tailing off.
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Markets
M&S in the firing line as tenants rebel at the Gyle
Simmering discontent among retailers is set to boil over at Edinburgh s out-of-town Gyle shopping centre. A major rent review row is brewing with an initial batch of 11 tenants taking their case against landlord Marks & Spencer to arbitration. With rental increases of up to 300% demanded after ...
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Markets
Escape from ‘Alcatraz’
Plans have been unveiled for a landmark building on the western approach to Glasgow city centre from the Clydeside Expressway. The £7.5m Europa Building is phase three of Taylor Woodrow s redevelopment of the Anderston Centre, one of the UK s ugliest 1960s commercial developments. The 3,700 sq m ...
