Graham + Sibbald are delighted to announce the sale of The Whitebridge Hotel, a characterful boutique property located near the tranquil South-side of Loch Ness. Acting on behalf of the vendors, the transaction was completed by the firm’s Hotel + Leisure team, marking another successful sale in the thriving Scottish hospitality sector. Nestled in the…
Commercial Property Upward Only Rent Review (UORR) ‘Ban’ – The Law of Unintended Consequences The Government is proposing under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill to “ban” upwards-only rent review (UORR) clauses in new commercial leases in England and Wales. The stated policy aims are to “make commercial leasing fairer for tenants, ensure high…
UK Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Graham + Sibbald have welcomed Yan Stewart as a Director, specialising in industrial agency to the Glasgow office. Yan brings over 28 years’ experience in the commercial property market where he has focussed mainly on industrial and logistics properties. Over his time working in the commercial property industry Yan…
The Clifton Park Hotel, a prominent and much-loved fixture in St Annes, has officially changed hands following the retirement of long-term owners Melvyn Lord and Derek Slater. The sale was successfully brokered by Martin Davis of Graham + Sibbald at a price close to the guide of £2.9 million and marks the end of an era for the hotel, which…
2025 Market Review (Late Summer) If 2024 was steady, then 2025 can best be described as measured but confident. The Edinburgh market continues to perform well, with steady demand and pricing, though activity has felt a little calmer over the past few months. According to the ESPC House Price Report (July–September 2025), the average selling…
Graham + Sibbald are delighted to announce that the Weem Inn, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2LD – has been sold. The Weem Inn is located in the village of Weem, just a short distance from the bustling town centre of Aberfeldy and close to Castle Menzies. An historical and characterful destination, Weem welcomes visitors from…
Graham + Sibbald are delighted to announce our newly qualified Chartered Surveyor, Kirstie MacKenzie (Glasgow) who has successfully passed her Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Kirstie joined G+S as a Property Manager in September 2021 within the Asset Services team. Whilst working she has completed a Masters Degree in Real Estate in June 2024 from…
The Hotel + Leisure division of UK Property Firm Graham + Sibbald are delighted to announce the successful sale of Riverhill Courtyard in Helensburgh. Riverhill Courtyard is an outstanding Restaurant and Bar, renowned for its roaring F&B trade and breath-taking conversion. Situated in the heart of Helensburgh, the property seamlessly combines traditional features with modern…
Graham + Sibbald, Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants are delighted to welcome Ellen Dougall, Senior Surveyor. Ellen has joined the team from the Lothian Valuation Joint Board, where she helped to deliver the 2023 Valuation Roll and recently worked on the 2026 Revaluation. She has experience in surveying a variety of properties as well as…
What are data centres? Data centres are facilities that house the computing hardware (servers) needed to run the ever-growing network of online and digital systems that we rely on, such as websites, apps, IT systems, and artificial intelligence (AI). As these servers are crucial for the continuity of such systems, in addition to the servers…
