The Big Blue Shed will undergo major refurbishment and rebranding ahead of Q4 2026 release One of Scotland’s most prominent industrial buildings has recently been acquired in an ‘off market’ transaction by award-winning developer and investor, Knight Property Group. Extending to 143,700 sq ft, together with a fully sprinklered mezzanine floor of approximately 85,000 sq…
Graham + Sibbald are delighted to offer for sale the Kings Arms Hotel, 31-33 St. Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 1EL – For Sale. The Kings Arms Hotel is a 10-bedroom hotel, with a full range of food & beverage facilities, located in the heart of Castle Douglas, within the thriving, popular…
Graham + Sibbald is delighted to share that we have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6343 Estate Management Services 2 framework, which will commence in 2026. We have been named on the following lots: Lot number 1- Total Estate Management; Lot number 2 – Property Management; Lot number 3 –…
Historic Nether Abbey Hotel sold after over 60 years of family ownership North Berwick- The Nether Abbey Hotel in North Berwick, a four-star boutique property on Scotland’s Golf Coast, has been sold, by specialist Hotel + Leisure agents Colliers and Graham + Sibbald, acting jointly. Offers around £1.8 million were invited for the heritable interest. Buzzworks…
UK Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Graham + Sibbald have announced the opening of their 22nd office. The company, which has been going from strength to strength, is on an upward growth trajectory with client demand at an all-time high. Heading up the new Dumfries office, Graham + Sibbald have welcomed Scott Morton, Chartered Surveyor…
Business Rates Revaluation as from 1 April 2026 The Scottish Rating Revaluation is a mandatory review of business property values for non-domestic rates which occurs every three years; taking effect April 1 2026 based on rental levels from April 1 2025 with draft notices issued November 30 2025 final Notices issued by March 2026 effective date of value, and rates invoice,…
The site acquisition of Five Mile Garage, Kingswells – located at a major junction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route – is a long established Esso branded operational petrol filling station with MOT garage and caravan park. The Gauld family has operated the business since 1951. Through a targeted approach, it has been acquired on…
We are delighted to confirm the acquisition of the freehold at 36 Carter Lane on behalf of a private client. A truly unique opportunity to acquire a freehold from the City of London Corporation, next to St Pauls Cathedral. The property comprises 51 bedrooms, approximately 230 bed spaces over circa 24,000 sq ft. We are…
Essential Changes for Hotels – Act Now to Prepare ENGLAND + WALES Business Rates are Changing – Dramatically From April 2026, the business rates landscape is being reshaped. 40% Retail, Hospitality, Leisure (RHL) is Being Abolished This will be replaced with new RHL multipliers. New Five-Tier Multiplier System Replacing the current two-tier approach, this new…
After 26 years at Graham + Sibbald, Graham Tonner, Head of Residential is announcing his retirement from the business. Having joined the firm in 1999, becoming Partner in 2005 and Head of Residential in 2011, he leaves the residential side of the business on an upward trajectory, achieving year on year growth. Over the years…
