Business News Round Up (02/11/18)

UK house prices set to rise by almost 15% in 5 years, led by the North, Wales and Scotland

The Midlands, North and Scotland are expected to see the strongest increases in house prices over the next five years, reveals Savills.

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/uk-house-prices-set-to-rise-by-almost-15-in-5-years-led-by-the-north-wales-and-scotland/

Scottish civils workloads fall for fourth consecutive quarter

Workloads for Scottish civil engineering contractors have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, with a weak outlook for the future.

https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/scottish-civils-workloads-fall-for-fourth-consecutive-quarter

Business of the Year finalist eyes up £100m turnover after global expansion

Logistics firm Cardinal Maritime is set to exceed £100 million turnover following international expansion, with plans to expand further into Thailand and Vietnam.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/business-of-the-year-cardinal-15358399

Forth Valley College site homes given £17m loan boost

The Housing Growth Partnership and Ediston Homes secure loan for a joint ventures project to build 145 new home on the former Forth Valley College site.

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/forth-valley-college-sauchie-clackmannanshire-13517397