Business News Round Up (17/12/18)


Glasgow and Edinburgh top house price growth outside of London, new analysis shows

Average house prices have seen Glasgow and Edinburgh rise at least 9%, faster than any other major UK town or city in 2018.

https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/glasgow-and-edinburgh-top-house-price-growth-outside-of-london-new-analysis-shows/

London’s millennial exodus fuels rental growth in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds

The National Rent Review by Landbay has revealed that rent prices are increasing significantly faster than London as workers relocate from London as a result of increasing living costs.

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/property/londons-millennial-exodus-fuels-rental-growth-in-manchester-birmingham-and-leeds/14/12/

Anderson Strathern reports record results amid growing Brexit demand

Scottish legal firm Anderson Strathern  has reported increased turnover from £21.5m to £22.8m, resulting from significant lateral hires and investment in its business support areas.

https://www.insider.co.uk/company-results-forecasts/anderson-strathern-edinburgh-jobs-office-13743758

Sigma on track to turnover £4m following another strong year

User experience agency Sigma is on track to reach revenues of £4 million, they have also announced its plans to invest £250,000 in renovations in its head office.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/sigma-track-turnover-4m-following-15534074