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Following a BBC Panorama investigation, Paul Hilton highlights the ethical advantages of working with solicitor estate agents in Scotland. A Panorama investigation south of the border revealed unscrupulous practices by some estate agents in England, raising serious concerns for home buyers and selle

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders displayed robust health in the second quarter of 2025, with average selling prices rising by 4% year-on-year to £287,830. All regions (with the exception of East Fife and the Scottish Borders) experienced increases in th

It is an ideal moment to pause and reflect on what has been an intriguing and evolving year for the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, writes Paul Hilton. At the close of 2024, the market was buoyant. Activity levels were high, and we saw strong momentum carry into

The average selling price of property across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders during March-May 2025 was £283,335, 3.6% higher than the same time last year. The most expensive region to buy a property was Edinburgh, with an average price of £301,077, while the most affordable

ESPC has announced the opening of its new Property Lounge at 27 George Street in Edinburgh. Serving Scotland’s property market since 1971, ESPC has been the longest standing business on George Street. Now, with a move from number 107 to a freshly designed space at number 27, the brand is unvei

The average selling price of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders has risen by nearly 7% to £285,684, according to ESPC.

The first quarter of 2025 saw property values across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders reach an average selling price of £283,912, according to ESPC. This marks a 6.1% rise compared to the same period in 2024.

As Edinburgh’s property market continues to thrive, homeowners looking to move are being encouraged to consider letting their property instead of selling. With increasing demand for rental homes, strong yields, and rising property values, Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC lettings, highlights the fina

Scottish property portal ESPC is set to host a free insights and advice event in Edinburgh for aspiring and current buy-to-let landlords on 20 March. The event will be held at Twenty Princes St, and will allow those thinking about beginning a property portfolio, or expanding their current portfolio,

With a seemingly never-ending increase in legislation, entering the buy-to-let market can seem a daunting prospect, but Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, explains that there are long-term advantages for those willing to enter the market now. With details being revealed that rent controls will end

The property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders demonstrated robust growth between November 2024 and January 2025, with average selling prices having risen by 4.6% year-on-year, reaching £287,184, according to ESPC. This yearly rise demonstrates robust market demand even

The property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders remained buoyant during the last quarter of 2024, defying the typical seasonal slowdown.

ESPC, the Scottish property portal, has announced the appointment of two new directors to the company’s board. Jill Andrew, partner at Connell and Connell, and Caitlin Keegan, residential property legal director at Gillespie MacAndrew, will bring a wealth of insight and experience to their pos

The average selling price of property across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders saw a 5.3% boost during September-November 2024, compared to the same time last year, taking the new average price to £286,263, ESPC has revealed. All regions (with the exception of East Fife) experience

The ESPC has called for the full efforts of the Scottish Government to be put into increasing the supply of homes in Scotland. ESPC’s chief executive Paul Hilton believes that the Housing Bill, which has just passed Stage 1 at Holyrood, will have little impact on supply and that the "largest h