Property market highlights: Property listings and sales lower, however buyer demand remains strong Scotland bucks the UK-wide trend with increased residential sales Average selling and asking prices continue to rise We question whether COP26 and environmental factors are influencing property buying decisions Property listings and sales lower, however buyer demand remains strong November was a…
Edinburgh is a beautiful, vibrant city with stunning architecture, a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants, superb shopping facilities, strong transport links, expansive green space and recreation areas, an excellent choice of schools and a lively cultural scene … widely acclaimed as the number one festival city in the world! The city undoubtedly has…
New legislation proposed requiring all short-term lets in Scotland to be licensed Over the past years short-term lets have been a topic of controversy across Scotland. However, with the boom of Airbnb, they have also become a very popular choice for tourists and property investors alike. Local communities in high volume short-term let areas (such…
Many people ask us “when is the best time to sell my home”? Whilst there are differing market factors throughout the year, ultimately, the main thing is whether it is the right time for you and your personal circumstances. That’s why we like to make it clear, if it’s the right time for you, winter…
With Halloween now past, is the property market about to give us a fright? Or is competition between buyers in the marketplace going to continue to be terrifyingly strong? Market Shaped by Competing Priorities for Buyers and Sellers For some, Christmas may seem a long way away, however in November, the property market traditionally marks…
Whether you are buying or selling a property there are several things that should be considered over and above the transaction itself. These considerations include the more obvious things like finances, insurance and utilities. One of the most common things that is often overlooked in this process is the creation or updating of your will. …
September summary: Demand for properties outstripping supply Interest rates and lending criteria underpinning the level of borrowing Time on market for properties reducing Increase in the number of properties now going to closing date Monthly rental costs also on the rise Sellers delight September is traditionally a busy month for property sales and this year…
If you’re thinking of selling your home or investment property, the starting point for most people is to get an idea of what price it would likely sell for on the open market. Whilst online tools and research can give you a rough indication, the best bet is to arrange a valuation or pre-sale appraisal…
What’s happening with property prices? What has the effect of Covid and lockdown measures been on the market? And what does the property market look like moving forward as restrictions start to ease? If you are curious about the property market in 2021, read on! Who could have predicted these market conditions? If I’d had…
The Scottish Government has updated its guidance on home moves in light of the enhanced restrictions that it brought into force on 22 September 2020. The Law Society of Scotland sent the legal profession an update earlier today, as follows: “As per the original Guidance dated 29 June 2020, all home moves will continue to…
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