The arrival of the latest set of market statistics for Perth and Kinross from the Registers of Scotland (RoS) brings into sharp focus just how much has changed in a very short period of time. The stats cover the quarter up until the end of March, in other words the period prior to the main…
As one of Scotland’s largest independent firms of Chartered Surveyors we welcome the proposal from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) that Government intervention will be required to stimulate the property market post Covid-19 lockdown. The RICS March 2020 – UK Residential Market Survey showed a reversal to the first two months of the…
We outline below details on the current position on rates relief and grants available due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The English regulations have been available since 2 April as outlined within the ‘Coronavirus Response – Local Authority Guidance’ issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Scottish Local Authorities have been…
One of the most significant business support measures launched as part of the response to the Coronavirus crisis is the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). According to the government, the scheme is designed to: ‘support SMEs with access to loans, overdrafts, invoice finance and asset finance of up to £5 million and for up…
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill, in a rare one-day sitting of the Parliament on Wednesday 1st April. The Bill introduces a number of temporary powers across a number of sectors to protect individuals and businesses, and create emergency contingency measures for public bodies in these unprecedented times. The Planning system in…
Graham + Sibbald Clients, West Ranga Property Group, would like to temporarily offer their vacant accommodation RENT FREE to any company, charitable organisation or Government body involved in the frontline battle against Coronavirus (Covid-19). G3, Dundee – 48,000 sq ft of prime distribution accommodation – https://lnkd.in/dTPmEta D10, Dundee – 2,818 sq ft to 31,546 sq…
Graham + Sibbald are continually monitoring the Covid-19 outbreak and have been taking all possible steps to first and foremost ensure the safety of our staff and clients. Over the past few weeks, and following the recent announcement to move into a state of ‘lockdown’ within the UK, we have had to significantly alter the…
Graham + Sibbald are of the opinion that Commercial Ratepayers should strongly consider appealing their current Rateable Value due to effect on the Scottish economy of the Coronavirus. Due to the timescale, immediate action is needed. The basis is that a Material Change of Circumstance has occurred since the property was previously valued in line with…
With a nation-wide lockdown now in place, these are unprecedented times but at Graham + Sibbald we know that our resolve will see us through. Our experienced specialist advisers have an unrivalled depth of knowledge of all local Scottish Markets. We provide bespoke commercial property consultancy services across Scotland. We are therefore extremely well placed…
The COVID-19 crisis is having a major impact on many of the businesses that Graham + Sibbald work with, not least those in the petroleum and roadside sector. Our specialist team is reporting that many companies are seeing the volume of fuel they are selling drop significantly, which is not surprising given the significant drop…
