Following yesterday’s news that investors in Scottish commercial property are being offered a get out clause on pre-referendum acquisitions, the question of whether or not Scotland will become an independent country is already having an impact upon... Read More
Any period of adjustment following Scotland’s independence could have a serious long-term effect on the Irish economy, economists in both countries have warned. With around one-million voters still undecided and the turn out for the 18 September... Read More
Independence jitters are being blamed for a dramatic fall in the value of Scottish commercial property deals. Despite an increase in the number of transactions the country’s second quarter figures fell by almost £250m. Aberdeen — where property... Read More
The upcoming Scottish independence referendum has created waves throughout the business world, with the majority of polls showing that most businesses would be against Scotland voting Yes in September. In turn, this has created a great deal of uncertainty... Read More
As the Scottish independence referendum draws ever closer, arguments between the Yes and No camps have heated up and caused businesses to become involved in the debate over the future of the UK. Although opinions differ regarding the impact a Yes vote... Read More
Standard Life has confirmed it is drawing up “contingency plans” to pull the majority of its operations out of Scotland if the country votes for independence. It is blaming “material uncertainties about money and regulations” for the post-referendum... Read More
At present, the debate over independence dominates the Scottish political agenda. While a date for the referendum has now been set, voters seem unable to arrive at a clear decision with most opinion polls showing a great deal of uncertainty regarding... Read More
