Communal lounge at The McEwan A former brewery site in Edinburgh is turning into a thriving neighbourhood for modern rental living, says JULENA DRUMI Once one of Edinburgh’s busiest industrial areas, Fountainbridge thronged to the sounds and smells of brewing and the manufacture of rubber boots. The McEwans brewery and the North British Rubber Company […]
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How build-to-rent living is spreading to the suburbs
Demand for rented homes is no longer limited to city apartments, says WILL SCARLETT It is no secret that we are in a housing crisis. Planners and politicians alike are increasingly interested in innovative solutions to provide affordable accommodation that offers quality housing for multiple demographics. Housing which is built to rent, not sale, is […]
Build to rent in Scotland is finally coming of age
With the news that L&G have committed to a BTR (Build To Rent) scheme for 338 apartments in Edinburgh, it is fair to say that BTR in Scotland is finally, almost, here to stay subject to continued support from politicians and elected members.