Partner news In advance of the Budget, Paul Hilton, ESPC chief executive shares some insights into the impact it could have on the local property market – and why listing now could be a strategic move. “As we approach the upcoming Budget announcement, there’s a noticeable sense of anticipation across the property market. Many sellers appear to be taking a cautious ‘wait and see’ approach, perhaps holding off until there’s more clarity around potential tax changes. Buyers, on

Sponsored If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ll have seen plenty of headlines about the “UK property market” - but how many of those stories truly reflect what’s happening here in Scotland? Across Edinburgh and the Lothians, the housing market often tells a very different story from the national picture. While UK-wide reports tend to focus on averages, the reality is that Scotland’s property market operates on its own terms – shaped by different laws, buyer behavi

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

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)

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

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.

Partner news ESPC has announced the appointment of Louisa Raistrick, head of estate agency at Coulters, as a non-executive director on its board. She will be the first non-solicitor ESPC estate agent to join the ESPC board Her appointment is subject to ratification at the ESPC annual general meeting in November, with her term due to start on 1 January 2026. Louisa brings over 20 years of experience in residential property within Edinburgh and Lothians, as well as extensive kn

Partner news ESPC’s latest house-price report has revealed that average house prices in the capital rose by 3.3 per cent, over the period July-September, resulting in a new average of £315,847. The median selling time in Edinburgh was 21 days, two days quicker than last year. Most areas in the capital experienced a faster property market, with particular reference to the southwest of the city, which covers towns such as Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green. The median selling

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The average sale price for Scottish residential property over £1m has now hit more than £1.5m for the first time, according to research...

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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Partner news Edinburgh property portal ESPC has unveiled the capital’s strongest-performing rental postcodes for the second quarter of 2025, revealing where buy-to-let investors are seeing the best returns. Drawing on rental data from Citylets combined with ESPC’s latest house price insights, the figures highlight the areas that achieved the most attractive yields between April and June. Five postcodes in particular stood out for solid investor performance. EH1 The EH1 po

Partner news Scottish property portal, ESPC, is opening the doors of its new property lounge on George Street to host a brand-new series of free, expert-led events designed to help buyers, sellers and landlords make confident property decisions. The ESPC Property Lounge events will bring together solicitors, mortgage advisers, lettings experts and other property professionals to share advice, answer questions and provide one-to-one guidance in a relaxed setting. The series

By Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings With the Scottish government’s Housing Bill moving through the legislative process, one question...

New research from the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB)’s MyMAB and Home Buying apps has revealed the most popular UK locations for...