If you’re dreaming of ditching the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh city life but still want to stay close enough to commute easily, you’re in luck. With thriving towns to suit every lifestyle just a stone’s throw away from the capital, professionals are spoiled for choice when it comes to making a move that won’t…
Property Market Highlights Scottish Property Sales Volumes Rose by 2.8% Year-on-Year Despite November to January typically being a quieter period for the residential property market, property sales volumes across East Central Scotland saw a gentle but encouraging uptick of 2.8% year-on-year, according to the latest data from ESPC. This indicates growing interest among buyers compared…
Looking Back: Property Market Trends of 2023 UK House Prices Stayed Strong Despite Economic Uncertainty In their 2023 end-of-year review, Halifax highlights the resilience of UK property prices, which proved more robust than initially anticipated, experiencing only a marginal 1% decrease to an average of £283,615. Despite this positive outcome, Kim Kinnaird, Director at Halifax…
While many wax lyrical about the benefits of selling your home in the spring and summer months, those taking the plunge as the year draws to a close have much to gain. From less competition on the market to decreased pressure for ‘curb appeal’ and even a greater chance of attaining their asking price (or…
Did you know over fifty percent of the typical UK household’s energy bills are dedicated solely to heating and hot water expenses? While (thankfully) the cost of energy has fallen significantly since its peak in March 2022, many of us are still concerned with keeping our properties as warm as possible for as little as…
Property Market Highlights Property Prices & Sales Fall at Slower Rate in Scotland Compared to Rest of UK The rate at which average UK house prices and sales are falling has eased in the past month, according to Scottish Building News, which reveals that surveyors are more optimistic about the short- and long-term future of…
The property market can be overwhelming, filled with jargon and complicated processes guaranteed to befuddle first-time buyers and seasoned veterans alike. Our detailed Property Buying Guide aims to demystify the industry to give you the tools to confidently find and purchase your next dream home (and even save some money, too). In the final instalment…
Property Market Highlights Scottish Property Market Proving More Resilient than Other UK Nations Data published by the Halifax House Price Index indicates the Scottish property market is holding its own amid the economic uncertainty of the last 12 months, faring comparatively better than other UK nations and coming second only to Northern Ireland. Reporting on…
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