Two senior Scottish real estate figures have been given roles at the Scottish Property Federation.
Jonathan Guthrie, director for strategic partnerships at Robertson Group, becomes chair of the Federation for 2025-26, while Cameron Stott, head of Scotland for JLL, is named vice-chair.
Its director, David Melhuish, said in a statement: "Both bring huge experience and expertise from across the real estate sector to the leadership of SPF in this crucial year for our sector as we continue to face economic headwinds, a challenging investment climate, especially in areas such as build-to-rent, and the political uncertainties ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections next May."
The Scottish Property Federation describes itself as "the voice of the real estate industry in Scotland", with its members including property owners, developers, funders, agents and advisers.
It promotes knowledge, innovation and best practice in the industry and provides feedback to government and regulators on issues facing the sector.
Guthrie said in a statement that he was delighted to be asked to chair the SPF in what he labelled an important year.
"Building and maintaining industry confidence with Holyrood elections, the final Stage of the Housing (Scotland) Bill, with its rent control and PBSA elements to finalise, present ongoing challenges. I am grateful to my predecessor, Stuart Oag at Drum Property Group, for his leadership on these issues over the past year.
"I would like to draw the industry and all those involved, across many sectors, even closer together. Stretched public finances, challenging development viability and low economic growth continue. It is clear that understanding each other, then working together, is the only way to overcome these issues and to strengthen our economy.
"Together we can attract new brands, occupiers and investment to Scotland, for our built environment, communities and town centres, with all of the social and economic benefits that brings. Please join me as we rise to these challenges, together."
Stott added: "This is a vital year as the real estate sector and wider economy adapts to new challenges caused by geopolitical events and the continued challenge of supplying quality places to work, live and take leisure in our built environment.
"With some cautious signs of greater demand for property in our towns and cities it is important we work with our public sector colleagues to highlight the opportunities and potential of our core urban economies and ensure in developing the urban environment we prioritise delivery of positive social value."