Research

"The introduction of the National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 has led to several changes to how development will be planned in Scotland."

"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. "

"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."

"Beyond the new requirements in NPF4, the wider issue facing housebuilding in Scotland is one of viability."

"Corporate real estate strategy within architecture and engineering sectors is being reshaped by a combination of talent constraints, cost pressures, proximity to clients and client expectations, as well as technological change. "

"Access to specialist talent is the primary driver of real estate strategy for A&E firms. As competition for skills intensifies, understanding which locations offer the strongest and most sustainable talent pools becomes critical to long-term portfolio planning."

"For architecture and engineering firms, finding skilled talent is critical - but the cost of employing that talent can vary widely between markets. "

"Office portfolio strategy across A&E sectors remains in flux. While some firms are expanding in response to growth opportunities, others continue to reassess footprint size in light of evolving working patterns and market conditions, with regional variances."