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ESPC’s latest House Price Report shows a stable market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, with modest price growth, improving stock levels and softer competition creating more balanced trading conditions. Using sales data from December 2025 to February 2026, the ave

ESPC has urged the Scottish Government to urgently review the current Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) threshold for first-time buyers, warning that it no longer reflects the reality of the property market and is acting as a barrier to entry for first time home owners, particularly in high

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders saw average selling price rise by 5.1% year-on-year to £299,050, between September and November 2025, according to the latest figures from ESPC. The period recorded a general slowdown in sales volume and new listing

Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC discusses the implications of the upcoming budget for the local property market. 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&rdqu

Between August and October 2025, average residential property selling prices across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders have risen by 3.7% year-on-year, reaching £298,181, according to the latest House Price Report from ESPC. This growth was particularly strong in East Lothian, wher

Edinburgh property portal ESPC has revealed the capital’s top-performing rental postcodes for Q3 2025, 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 area

ESPC has appointed Louisa Raistrick, head of estate agency at Coulters, as a non-executive director on to its board. Her term is due to commence on 1 January 2026, subject to ratification at the ESPC AGM in November.

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders has seen average selling prices rising steadily by 4.3% year-on-year to £298,933, for the period between July and September 2025, according to ESPC. East Lothian was the standout performer, where heightened dem

Paul Hilton looks at how the property market is evolving into a hybrid model, combining the efficiency of digital tools with the invaluable reassurance and personalised guidance of face-to-face expert advice. Over the past decade, the property market has been transformed by digital innovation. From

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders demonstrated robust health over the summer, with average selling prices rising by 4.5% year-on-year. Between June and August 2025, the average property price reached £295,572, fuelled by strong buyer demand and a signific

Property portal ESPC has identified Edinburgh’s most profitable postcodes for rental investors in the second quarter of 2025, with new data revealing a significant trend towards higher yields for larger family homes. Drawing on rental data from Citylets combined with ESPC’s latest house

With the Scottish government’s Housing Bill moving through Holyrood, one question keeps coming up in conversations with landlords: is it still worth it? Nicky Lloyd, head of lettings at ESPC, considers the bill. The private rented sector in Scotland has always played a vital role in providing

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, mort

Nicky Lloyd discusses the challenges and opportunities for landlords in Scotland's private rented sector in light of the new Housing Bill, considering whether letting property remains a worthwhile investment in a more regulated environment. With the Scottish Government’s Housing Bill moving th

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders displayed solid growth between May and July 2025, with average selling prices rising by 3.3% year-on-year to £289,982. Most regions saw an increase in average selling prices, with the exception of the Scottish Borders an