We lobby the Scottish and UK governments

Getting the best deal for property

We represent the interests of all those involved in the property industry in Scotland.

 

We aim to create the conditions in which the property industry can grow and thrive, for the benefit of our members and of the Scottish economy as a whole.

 

We do this by lobbying the Scottish and UK governments and other bodies on things like finance, tax, planning and sustainability.

 

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We provide places for people to work, live and play

Property is big in Scotland

Scottish commercial property is worth an estimated £51 billion.

 

The property industry in Scotland employs around 85,000 people and contributes around £5 billion per year into government coffers – some 5.7% of the country’s GDP.

 

As well as providing offices, shops and public and industrial buildings, the industry also contributes to local infrastructure projects.

 

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TIF is used to kick start development

Tax increment financing

We have worked hard since our inception in 2007 to persuade Scottish Ministers and local authorities about the potential of TIF projects for specific projects. This work is showing good results. In late 2010 the Scottish Government gave the go ahead for a TIF project at Edinburgh waterfront supported by City of Edinburgh Council. And in March 2011 support was also given for another TIF project at Ravenscraig, involving North Lanarkshire Council and private sector partners.
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Go for Growth with Scotland's Economy
See our property manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections of May 2011.

SPF Commercial Property Sales Data Q4 Oct-Dec 2011
Figures on Scottish commercial property sales and number of transactions for Q4 2011.