Property

Interest from American buyers in UK property has reached its highest level in eight years, with Edinburgh emerging as the most popular destination, according to new figures from Rightmove. The data comes shortly after it was revealed that applications for UK citizenship from US nationals are at reco

Scotland’s economic growth is being held back by a chronic shortage of housing, and urgent action is required to remove this barrier to investment and jobs, a new report from Prosper (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) has warned today. Drawing on insights from over 100 stakeholder

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

House prices in Scotland rose over the past three months at the slowest rate seen since early 2024, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and respondents expect this weaker price growth trend to continue in the short-term amid an increase

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.

Hundreds of buildings have been brought back into use and over £10 million has been raised for council services thanks to new tax-raising powers adopted by the City of Edinburgh Council.

A consultation has been published on the potential for certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap.

The UK has collected only 3% of the financial penalties issued to offshore companies failing to comply with transparency laws designed to reveal the true owners of UK property. Figures from Companies House reveal that since January 2023, just 14 out of 444 fines levied against non-compliant firms ha

Surveyors in Scotland report that house prices rose through the first quarter of 2025 according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, showing a more resilient upward trend than all other UK regions aside from Northern Ireland. According to the lates

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.

Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Group, specialising in property management and estate agency across Scotland’s central belt, has been appointed to manage the portfolio of Glasgow west end letting agent HMO (house in multiple occupation) specialist Kohli Properties. With a portfolio of more than 10

A Highland tourism expert is urging the UK government to refine Jeremy Hunt's tax law targeting second homes, warning it risks damaging legitimate tourism businesses and innovation in Scotland. Gavin Anderson and wife Rachel invested almost £1 million during the financial crash to construct tw

Property taxes in Scotland raised £686.5 million in the last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander. The property firm said that Scottish Government revenues from Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) increased by 17.6% over the previous 12 months.

Registers of Scotland (RoS) has published its annual report providing insights into who owns Scotland's land. The Country of origin report 2024 shows where land and property owners and tenants were based at the time of purchase, including locations within Scotland, the rest of the UK, and beyond.

Scotland's housing market experienced a 4.6% annual increase in average property prices, reaching £187,000 in January 2025, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI).