Partner news The latest house-price report from Scottish property portal ESPC presents a market that offers reasons to be optimistic for buyers and sellers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, despite the backdrop of ongoing global events and economic uncertainty. The picture revealed by this month’s report, looking at February-April 2026, appears at first glance to show a slowing of the market; however, the comparison is to an exceptionally strong m

Partner news Property portal, ESPC, has revealed the capital’s best performing rental postcodes in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting where buy-to-let investors are achieving the strongest returns. Using the newest rental data from Citylets, alongside ESPC’s latest house-price analysis, ESPC identified the Edinburgh areas that delivered the most attractive rental yields between January and March 2026, with five postcode areas emerging as particularly strong performers fo

Sponsored If you work in Edinburgh, you might be wondering whether it’s better to set up home here, or to find a place to settle down in one of the many commuter towns outside the capital. Edinburgh can be a pricey place to call home, but depending on what’s most important to you, you might prefer to buy a smaller property, for a shorter (perhaps even walkable) commute within the city. Or perhaps space – both inside and outside – is your priority, in which case you might

Partner news The latest house-price report from ESPC highlights a market that has continued to perform steadily in the first quarter of 2026, with increased supply, easing competition and modest price growth. This is creating balanced conditions for buyers and sellers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, the property-marketing company revealed. Using data from January to March 2026, the report shows that 2,266 properties came onto the market, represe

Partner content It can be tricky to decide on your next steps if you’re a renter in Edinburgh who’s thinking about moving home. Do you continue your rental journey, or take the leap onto the property ladder as a homeowner? Both options come with their own merits and challenges, so the next best move for you depends on your own personal circumstances. Let’s take a look at everything you need to consider before making your decision on whether to rent or buy a home in Edinburgh.

Partner news Independent market research has confirmed that ESPC is the preferred property portal of choice for local buyers and sellers, reinforcing its position as the most trusted and effective platform for those looking to buy or sell a home in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. A survey of over 550 local buyers and sellers revealed that espc.com is where most buyers would go first to find a property to buy, with 29 per cent of re

Partner news ESPC ’s latest house-price report shows “a stable market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, with modest price growth, improving stock levels and softer competition creating more balanced trading conditions”. Using sales data from December 2025 to February 2026, the average selling price rose two per cent year-on-year to £292,287. ESPC said that while this represents more measured growth than seen in previous quarters, it reflects a mar

Sponsored If you’re considering a move beyond the capital, Edinburgh’s surrounding towns offer an appealing blend of space, value and quality of life – all within easy reach of the city centre. With many employers now asking staff to spend more time back in the office, commuting has once again become a key consideration when choosing where to live. At the same time, affordability remains front of mind. For many buyers, moving just outside the city boundary can mean signif

Mitchells & Butlers, advised by Savills, has completed an off-market acquisition of the Charwood Bar and Grill on Buckstone Terrace, from a private seller. The 6,000 square-foot site will reopen later this year as a Miller & Carter Steakhouse, following a £2m refurbishment. John Menzies, director in the retail team at Savills Scotland, said: “This will be the third Miller & Carter in Edinburgh. Its location to the south of the city, close to the Edinburgh bypass, will complem

Edinburgh entrepreneur Calum White is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Dubai-based White & Co. Real Estate, with a record turnover of £63m (307 million UAE dirhams) in 2025. The company has enjoyed five years of successive growth since being set up by the 32-year-old in January 2021. The most recent financial figures see revenue up 75 per cent. White & Co now occupies four floors of 56,000 square feet of office space in Control Tower in its Motor City headquarters. The fi

Partner news Edinburgh property portal ESPC has revealed the capital’s top-performing rental postcodes for Q4 2025, highlighting where buy-to-let investors are achieving the strongest returns. Using rental data from Citylets alongside ESPC’s latest house-price analysis, the report identifies the areas that delivered the most attractive yields between October and December. From waterfront districts to well-connected urban neighbourhoods, the study notes that tenant demand rem

Partner news Property-marketing company, ESPC, reports that its latest house-price research points to a confident start to 2026, for the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Using sales data from November 2025 to January 2026, ESPC found that the average selling price across the region increased by 4.3 per cent year-on-year to £296,093. November activity was still influenced by uncertainty around the UK budget and anticipated intere

Hope Terrace in Edinburgh’s sought-after Grange area is the city’s most expensive address, new research from property-buying agency Fyndd shows – but Ann Street is the priciest per square foot. Hope Terrace commanded the highest average price of sales over £1m, reaching almost £3.5m, but buyers paid around half the price per square foot of perennially popular Ann Street in Stockbridge. The research, commissioned by Fyndd from data consultancy HomeBench, analysed Edinburgh str

Sponsored When is the best time to put your property on the market? It could be right now, says ESPC – and here are the reasons why. January is often associated with fresh starts, new routines, new priorities and, for many homeowners, a renewed focus on longer-term plans. While spring is traditionally viewed as the prime selling season, the start of the year can quietly offer one of the most strategic opportunities to bring a property to market. One of the key reasons why

Sponsored Looking for a new home can be a pleasure, but it can also be time-consuming and stressful, especially if you’re moving to an area – or even a country – that you don’t know well. It’s a project with lots of moving parts, which many people just don’t have the time or inclination to manage. That’s why those in the know seek out an expert property-sourcing consultant, to ensure it all goes to plan. Leah Bryce, of Leah Bryce Property Consulting set up her Edinburgh-ba

Average house prices in Edinburgh have risen to almost £355,000, says law firm and estate agency, Lindsays. The firm reports that its average sale price in the capital during 2025 was £354,522 – up 2.6 per cent on the previous 12 months (£345,310). According to the latest statistics from the UK House Price Index, the average price of a property in Scotland is £194,000, up 5.3 per cent year on year. The company’s property-market experts expect 2026 to be a year of similar

Edinburgh-based Southside Property Management is celebrating after being voted regional agency of the year (Scotland) at The Negotiator Awards 2025. The Southside team was presented with the trophy at a ceremony at Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London. It proved to be a night to remember for founder John Davidson and his team, whose client base of landlords in the capital continues to grow. Not only did the firm land the regional gold medal, but it also picked up a bronze

Research by property firm Rettie has revealed a ‘rising tide’ of house prices in Scotland’s coastal towns, with almost half of the country’s top 20 most expensive areas located in coastal communities. The average house price in Scotland’s coastal towns in 2025 is £325,000, compared to a national average of £230,000. The top 10 Scottish coastal towns by average house price are Elie and Earlsferry (£571,777), Gullane (£522,176), Longniddry (£485,349), St Andrews (£458,733)

Planning consent has been granted by the City of Edinburgh Council, to transform a sandstone office building on the edge of the New Town into a 102-bedroom hotel. Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate is now set to progress with the redevelopment of Albany House, located at 58 Albany Street on the corner of Broughton Street, with completion scheduled for summer 2027. Artisan has agreed terms with Whitbread plc to operate the completed hotel under its hub by Premier Inn

Sponsored Are you looking to find a new home in 2026? Paul Hilton, ESPC chief executive, shares his predictions for some of the most popular places to buy a home in the new year, in Edinburgh and beyond: If you’re planning a fresh start in 2026, you might be thinking about moving to a new area. But with so many neighbourhoods to choose from, finding the perfect place to put down roots can feel overwhelming. Based on ESPC’s latest data and research, we’ve identified the locat