Real estate adviser CBRE has established a dedicated planning division in Scotland with four newcomers joining the team from Turley.

Colin Smith and Kate Donald become senior directors and will establish the planning team as an integral part of the CBRE service offer in Scotland and across the UK. Hannah Munro and James Wall join as senior planners. 

The team is advising on several landmark projects, including New Town Quarter and Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh, Blindwells New Community in East Lothian and Summix Capital’s mixed-use development at Glasgow’s Central Quay.

Chris Dougray, head of development at CBRE Scotland, said: “Planning is the key to driving transformational regeneration, and it is no secret that the landscape in Scotland is both dynamic and complex. Whilst we cannot ignore the significant immediate challenges, this comes with great opportunity.

“Our new planning team in Scotland is a great cultural fit with the UK team and allows us to grow north of the border.”

Latest lettings

Legal & General, advised jointly by CBRE and Savills, has let three fully fitted offices in Glasgow city centre to occupiers including Hiscox, Beale & Co and Diamond & Co.

At Kintyre House, 205 West George Street, insurance firm Hiscox will occupy 2,761 sq ft on the ground floor of the five-storey building. Beale & Co, the international law firm specialising in construction and insurance, has taken 2,514 sq ft on the third floor.

At 140 West George Street, building consultancy firm Diamond & Co will be situated on the lower ground floor of the seven-storey property, occupying 1,579 sq ft.

All three companies have agreed to a five-year lease for the newly refurbished fully fitted ‘Capsule’ by L&G space, which includes dedicated meeting rooms and kitchen facilities in each suite.