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Historic Edinburgh estate to be sold for the first time in decades
Edinburgh’s historic Millburn Tower has been put up for sale for the first time in decades, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period building and large estate on the city’s fringes. Knight Frank's commercial and residential teams have been jointly appointed to market the estate at offers in excess of £1,800,000. The B-listed country house is currently used for commercial purposes but could be converted back to residential use, subject to planning. It has be

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2 days ago2 min read


Scots expat lands prestigious Dubai property honour
Scottish expat Calum White’s real-estate company, White & Co has been recognised for having sold the most property over the past 12 months in Dubai’s freehold areas. The accolade was handed out to the rapidly growing brokerage by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the government agency that manages, regulates and records all real-estate transactions, property ownership and land development in the city. Designated freehold areas in Dubai allow foreign nationals to own property o

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3 days ago3 min read


Are first-time buyers leaving Edinburgh to afford a home?
Sponsored Paul Hilton, ESPC chief executive considers whether first-time buyers are having to leave the capital to get onto the property ladder. With rising house prices across the board, and especially in Edinburgh (ESPC’s latest house-price report shows the city’s average selling prices rose again during August, by one per cent to £317,070), it would be a safe assumption that first-time buyers might be exiting the capital in order to take their first step onto the property

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Sep 153 min read


Perthshire golf course teed up for sale
A renowned Scottish golf resort, located next to Gleneagles has been put up for sale. Offers are being invited for gWest in Blackford, Perth and Kinross, which extends to around 639 acres and includes an 18-hole, David McLay Kidd-designed championship golf course and clubhouse shell, inspired by 18th-century Scottish architect Colen Campbell. Independent property consultancy, Knight Frank. has been instructed to find a buyer for the estate, which has planning consent for up t

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Sep 141 min read


Property market held steady over the summer
Sponsored The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders held steady during June-August 2026, according to property portal, ESPC. During a period of wider economic uncertainty, and throughout the typically quieter months of June-August, the property market remained stable overall. However, some comparisons to the exceptionally active market of June-August 2025 have created some larger-than-expected gaps in the statistics. The overall average sell

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Sep 93 min read


Social-housing specialist delivers 100 new, affordable homes
Sanctuary Scotland has announced the completion of 100 new, affordable homes at The Crossings in South Queensferry, marking a major milestone as it delivers its first development in Edinburgh. Delivered in partnership with national housing specialist Lovell Partnerships, the 100 homes at Builyeon Road comprise 64 two-bedroom flats, 16 two-bedroom houses and 20 three-bedroom houses, and form part of a wider 398-home masterplan. The development also features spectacular views

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Sep 13 min read


Nationwide analysis reveals 24 per cent premium on properties within a national park
Analysis by the Nationwide Building Society has revealed a 24 per cent premium on properties within a national park and a six per cent premium if they are located within five km of a national park. Andrew Harvey, Nationwide’s senior economist said: “National parks are highly desirable areas to live in thanks to the beautiful countryside. Those living in the parks are ideally placed to make the most of the great outdoors and take advantage of a range of activities and amenitie

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Aug 312 min read


Planning approved for initial 55,500 sq m industrial and logistics scheme in West Lothian
Balmoral International Land UK Ltd has received planning consent from West Lothian Council for a major new industrial and logistics development at Arches Business Park in Broxburn. The decision marks an important step forward for the delivery of Arches Business Park, a strategically located development site extending to an initial 55,500 sq m (597,000 sq ft) on the eastern edge of East Mains Industrial Estate. The business park is located adjacent to the A89 and within close

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Aug 282 min read


ESPC reveals the best-performing postcodes for property lets in Edinburgh
Sponsored Property portal, ESPC, has revealed Edinburgh’s best performing rental postcodes in the second 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, the portal has identified the areas that delivered the most attractive rental yields between April and June 2026, with five postcodes emerging as especially strong performers. ESPC noted

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Aug 253 min read


Closing date for industrial unit with office accommodation
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has set a closing date of noon on Wednesday 26 August on a rarely available standalone industrial unit with office accommodation in Coatbridge, for sale. Located 10 miles east of Glasgow and 35 miles west of Edinburgh, within North Lanarkshire, Coatbridge benefits from strong transport links with the M8 motorway nearby, offering connectivity to Glasgow city centre, Edinburgh and Scotland’s wider motorway network. Whifflet train station is located

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Aug 232 min read


Fast-growing Glasgow property firm targets record revenue after first acquisition
A fast-growing lettings and property-management firm is targeting record revenue after completing its first acquisition, as it accelerates its expansion across the Central Belt. Dwello Property has purchased the lettings business of Thomson Residential Ltd – a deal that marks a major milestone for Dwello, which has grown quickly since opening its Byres Road office in spring 2025 and its Edinburgh office earlier this year. In around 15 months, the business has built a portfoli

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Aug 202 min read


Growth in Edinburgh and Glasgow office take-up
According to Savills, the office markets in Edinburgh and Glasgow saw combined take-up of 497,665 sq ft in the first six months of the year, up 15.3 per cent on the same period in 2025. Glasgow accounted for approximately 60 per cent of deals, with the 300,280 sq ft transacted a significant increase on previous years. The figure is 61 per cent higher than the five-year average for the city, and 14 per cent higher than the 10-year average, Savills revealed. It also reported th

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Aug 192 min read


Location, Location, Location seeks Edinburgh house hunters for new series
Channel 4’s primetime property programme, Location, Location, Location is looking for house hunters in and around Edinburgh for the new series. Fronted by presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer, the pair head all across the UK to help buyers in search for their dream home. The programme has been a fixture on the channel’s schedule for over 20 years. For its next series being filmed this September, Channel 4 is now looking for individuals, families

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Aug 181 min read


Construction begins on £95m Edinburgh hotel development
Property-development and investment company, MRP has reached a major development milestone at 60 Morrison Street in Edinburgh city centre, confirming a pre-let agreement with Dalata Hotel Group for a new 256-bedroom, four-star Clayton Hotel, securing development funding from AIB and commencing construction of the £95m scheme. The development will deliver Dalata's second Clayton Hotel in Edinburgh, further strengthening the group's presence in one of the UK's strongest hotel m

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Aug 112 min read


Admiral’s House in North Queensferry heading for auction
Admiral’s House in North Queensferry is set to go under the hammer at Shepherd Commercial Property Auctions on Thursday 20 August at 2.30pm, with a guide price of £300,000. Admirals House comprises a dilapidated B-listed part-single and part two-storey structure. The property was originally built in 1829 and remodelled around 1916. The property remained the residence of the Rosyth Naval Commander until 1996, when it was handed over to the Scottish Executive. Situated in a

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Aug 62 min read


North Berwick at the centre of East Lothian’s thriving property market
North Berwick accounts for around two in every five higher-value sales across key East Lothian markets, according to new research. The figures show North Berwick is the centre of East Lothian’s thriving prime-property market with four in 10 sales in the town achieving more than £500,000 and 7.5 per cent selling for £1m and above. The research, produced for property consultancy Fyndd by data firm HomeBench, analysed 733 sales recorded between June 2025 and May 2026 across East

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Aug 63 min read


Property report indicates high levels of seller confidence and buyers moving swiftly
Sponsored The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders reveals continuing signs of regional divergence, according to ESPC’s house-price report covering May-July. The report found that average selling prices increased by 2.7 per cent annually across the regions, to £296,298. In East Fife, the average sale price rose 5.4 per cent, while East and West Lothian experienced increases of 8.2 per cent and 9.5 per cent respectively, indicating rising intere

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Aug 62 min read


Property-renovation event in September
Edinburgh homeowners are invited to discover how to plan a successful renovation with expert advice from local specialists. The event, on Thursday 10 September at 6pm, takes place at the Caledonian Hotel, hosted by home designer, Sarah Maguire. The evening will bring together a panel of experienced property professionals for an informative discussion designed to help homeowners approach renovations with greater confidence, clarity and inspiration. As well as Sarah, the othe

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Aug 41 min read


Industrial unit with office accommodation in Coatbridge for sale
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is bringing to market a standalone industrial unit with office accommodation in Coatbridge. Located 10 miles east of Glasgow and 35 miles west of Edinburgh, within north Lanarkshire, Coatbridge benefits from strong transport links, with the M8 motorway nearby, offering connectivity to Glasgow city centre, Edinburgh and Scotland’s wider motorway network. Whifflet train station is located half a mile from the property, providing frequent services to

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Jul 272 min read


Forests worth almost £10m hit the market as investor demand grows
Prime Angus woodland that was once part of an historic estate and includes several interesting archaeological features has been launched for sale, as the forestry market is boosted by an increase in investor demand. The launch of the Panmure Woodlands near Carnoustie is one of six prime forestry and woodland properties worth a combined total of £9.8m to be launched to the market by GOLDCREST Land & Forestry Group in recent weeks. It comes as the selling agent reports a pronou

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Jul 232 min read
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