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ESPC house-price report
ESPC’s house-price report for August-October, which covers Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, has revealed that Edinburgh properties were snapped up within 22 days during this period.  The residential suburb of Restalrig in the east of the capital saw the highest demand from buyers: 45 per cent of properties listed for sale in the area set a closing date.  The average selling price in the city rose 1.6 per cent, to £314,321.  Commenting on activity across all
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Scottish house prices set to rise by three per cent in 2025
Property firm Rettie is forecasting that Scottish house prices are set to rise by three per cent in 2025, with modestly improving economic conditions underpinning limited growth for the full year.  On a 12-month rolling basis, the average house price in Glasgow has continued to outpace Scotland’s main cities, growing by over five per cent to nearly £218,000.  Edinburgh and Dundee have both grown by one per cent. However, the average house price in Edinburgh (around £338,000)
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Oct 312 min read


The best postcodes for rental properties in Edinburgh
Edinburgh property portal ESPC has revealed the capital’s top-performing rental postcodes for Q3, 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 July and September. Five postcodes emerged as particularly strong performers for landlords and investors. The ever-desirable EH3 postcode, encomp
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Oct 303 min read


Lettings today: what landlords and tenants need to know
Sponsored content Edinburgh is a draw for people looking for a great place to live – thanks to, in no particular order, its many attractive areas; 144 parks; beautiful scenery; numerous bars and restaurants; good schools; ease of getting around town – and much more.  As council leader, Jane Meagher, comments in the City of Edinburgh Council’s 2025 Edinburgh by Numbers report, the capital “continues to punch far above its weight as a place to live, work, invest in and visit.
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Oct 224 min read


ESPC announces new appointment to its board of directors
ESPC has announced the appointment of Louisa Raistrick, head of estate agency at Coulters, as a non-executive director on its board. She...
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Oct 101 min read


ESPC July-September house-price report
ESPC’s latest house-price report has revealed that average house prices in the capital rose by 3.3 per cent, over the period...
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Oct 32 min read


Aberdein Considine reacts to new Housing (Scotland) Bill 2025
Graham Crocket, national estate agency director at law firm, Aberdein Considine, has reacted to the passing of the new Housing (Scotland)...
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Oct 12 min read


Scotland’s most expensive addresses neighbour first-class fairways
The top-five most expensive addresses in Scotland, in areas outside the country’s two biggest cities, are next to elite golf courses, new...
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Sep 253 min read


Auction house pays Edinburgh estate agents over £40,000 in referral fees
A referral partnership with a leading Scottish property auction house has seen estate agents in Edinburgh being paid over £40,000 in...
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Sep 242 min read


Why choose a solicitor estate agent to help you sell by Christmas
The run up to the festive season can bring pressure to the property market. ESPC shares insights into how you can avoid delays and sell...
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Sep 243 min read


Buying property in Edinburgh: what you need to know
Edinburgh is regularly named a top destination for visitors, thanks to its many attractions. In this year alone, Time Out listed the...
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Sep 174 min read


Average Scottish prime property tops £1.5m for the first time
The average sale price for Scottish residential property over £1m has now hit more than £1.5m for the first time, according to research...
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Sep 102 min read


ESPC Property Show podcast – season six
The ESPC Property Show podcast is back for season six. In the first of nine episodes, Paul Hilton, ESPC chief executive and podcast...
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Sep 91 min read


How are interest rates shaping buyer behaviour?
Sponsored content Property portal, ESPC has been a ‘go-to’ resource for buying, selling, renting and letting property for more than half...
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Sep 13 min read


ESPC reveals best postcodes for rental property in Edinburgh
Edinburgh property portal ESPC has unveiled the capital’s strongest-performing rental postcodes for the second quarter of 2025, revealing...
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Aug 263 min read


ESPC launches free property events series for buyers, sellers and landlords
Scottish property portal, ESPC, is opening the doors of its new property lounge on George Street to host a brand-new series of free,...
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Aug 232 min read


Private renting in a post-bill world: is it still worth being a landlord in Scotland?
By Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings With the Scottish government’s Housing Bill moving through the legislative process, one question...
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Aug 212 min read


Edinburgh revealed as most popular location for buying property in Scotland
New research from the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB)’s MyMAB and Home Buying apps has revealed the most popular UK locations for...
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Aug 192 min read


ESPC house-price report for May-July
The average selling price of property in Edinburgh has risen 3.3 per cent annually, to £310,758, reveals ESPC in its house-price report...
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Aug 121 min read


Quoin Systems unveils platform to simplify property investment for Edinburgh buyers
Edinburgh proptech company, Quoin Systems has launched an investment platform aimed at first-time buyers and individual investors...
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Aug 61 min read
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