Barratt Developments

The site of the former Ravenscraig steelworks is benefiting from a £250m investment

Forge a new future for industrial communities

The report from Barratt Developments shows that many people are considering a flat instead of a house to save money. Picture: Chris Humphreys Photography

Cost of living: Scots home buyers downsizing and room renting to make ends meet

There are fears that rising interest rates and falling house prices could force many homeowners to sell up. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Edinburgh and Glasgow among UK cities upping house prices amid return to office

Newcastle-headquartered Bellway is one of the UK's major housebuilders with several developments in Scotland.

Bellway sees buyer demand cool as mortgage and economic woes intensify

Taylor Wimpey is one of the biggest housebuilders in the UK and has a string of developments across Scotland. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Taylor Wimpey workers to get £1,000 to help with soaring energy bills

David Wilson Countesswells, Dalmally show home. Image: Richard Frew Photography & Film

New builds: Rural opportunity close to the Granite City

The group, which encompasses the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, is launching 14 new sites north of the Border this year.

Barratt Developments to create more than 2,300 homes across Scotland in 2022

David D Murray, managing director of Edinburgh-based Murray Capital Group.

Edinburgh's Murray Capital Group swings to profit but raises planning concerns

'My job is to grow the business to have a sustainable future,' says Mr McLeod. Picture: contributed.

The Big Interview: Doug McLeod, Barratt Developments' regional MD for Scotland

Overall, the site at Burdiehouse to the south of Edinburgh will comprise hundreds of new homes.

Land plot sale will lead to more than 100 new homes in southern Edinburgh

Britain's housing market has roared ahead in recent months due largely to government measures to stimulate demand and attract first-time buyers. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Housing boom sees Barratt Developments up outlook for year

Aggreko has a manufacturing base in Dumbarton. Picture: John Devlin

Glasgow's Aggreko eyes 2021 Olympics boost as first-half profits cool

Two construction industry bodies have joined calls for the sector to ensure payments are made to hard-pressed businesses on time and prevent a jobs bloodbath. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish construction bodies issue plea amid jobs fears

Oregon Timber Frame's Selkirk factory.

National housebuilder agrees takeover deal for Selkirk factory

Headquartered in Selkirk, Oregon operates from factories in the Borders town and in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire, manufacturing thousands of units each year. Picture: Contributed

Barratt Developments acquires Borders timber frame firm in major deal

Analysts have warned of headwinds within the sector. Picture: Michael Gillen

Britain's biggest housebuilder on the up

Barratt is on track to complete 17,350 homes this year. Picture: Michael Gillen

Sales building up smartly for housebuilder Barratt

Barratt's Douglas McLeod said demand for homes 'is still high across Scotland'. Picture Contributed

Housebuilders give sector boost with plans for new sites

Persimmon cheered the housebuilding sector with its positive trading update. Picture: Michael Gillen

Martin Flanagan: Persimmon gains from solid foundations

Clydesdale chief executive David Duffy

Friday business round-up: Six key stories of the day

The mortgage market in Scotland is stronger than many think, a new survey has argued. Picture: PA

Mortgage ‘myths’ hampering Scots homebuying ambition

Miller Homes saw first-half profits jump 80%

Miller set for ‘significant’ growth as profits jump

A pro-European Union protester holds EU and Greek flags during a demonstration in front of the Greek parliament in Athens. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

FRIDAY MARKET CLOSE: FTSE up on Greek deal hopes

A man waves an European flag in front of giant Greek one in front of the Greek parliament in Athens. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

THURSDAY MARKET CLOSE: Greek woes take toll on FTSE, again

Among the biggest risers in the FTSE 100 Index was British Airways owner IAG. Picture: AP

TUESDAY MARKET CLOSE: Six-day winning streak fizzles out

Weir Group was struggling after a sell note from Investec

WEDNESDAY MARKET CLOSE: Broker slashes Weir Group forecasts

The pound was down against the dollar: AP

Pound under pressure but FTSE rises

Pound faces Indy pressures but FTSE posts gains

Shares in Barratt Developments and Persimmon fell. Picture: Neil Hanna

MONDAY MARKET CLOSE: Builders tumble on house price data

The FTSE 100 index gained 19.59 points or 0.3 per cent. Picture: AP

MONDAY MARKET CLOSE: Solid factory data buoys Footsie

George Osborne extended the Help to Buy scheme to 2020. Picture: Getty

Help to Buy sees builders expand operations

Housing analysts eye Redrow results

Sales surge at Bovis points to new hope of housing ‘spring bounce’

Bovis hails strong start to year

Martin Flanagan: With a best–case scenario like this, who needs a worst case?

Barratt back in black after three years

Housing boost as builders eye profit growth

Market Watch: Builders break through property market gloom

Market watch: Cold comfort for housebuilders

FTSE lacks the property of mercy

US retail slide causes Footsie flutter

Taylor Wimpey raises fears over planning
Taylor Wimpey cast a shadow over the housebuilding sector yesterday as it flagged up fears over planning delays and consumer confidence in the wake of the chang...

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Bovis remain cautious for year ahead as house completions rise

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