Councillors in Aberdeen have backed a council tax rise of 9.85%.Officials had been recommending 11%, but the SNP and Liberal Democrat administration successfully proposed the lower figure. It means band D council tax will be set at £1,

Aberdeen saw commercial property investment volumes total £357 million in 2024, three times the 2023 figure and over double the 10 year average of £160m.

The 9.85 per cent increase is the highest of Scotland's main cities - with Edinburgh and Dundee going for eight per cent and Glasgow going for 7.5 per cent.

Investment in commercial property surged in Aberdeen last year, as bargain hunters took advantage of “extremely attractive yields”.

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The resurgence in activity came through large transactions including the £110million for Union Square shopping centre and the £32million sale of Annan House to an Israeli investor.

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Aberdeen saw commercial property investment volumes total £357m in 2024, three times the 2023 figure and more than double the 10-year average of £160m. This resurgence in activity can be attributed to investors seeking value,

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Among cities, Aberdeen's decision follows Edinburgh and Dundee opting for 8%, and Glasgow at 7.5%. Mr McLellan added that council tax payers had the right to expect a "certain standard of delivery ...