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
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Margaret Duffus Leasing, a heritage lettings agency based in Aberdeen, has joined Lomond under the stewardship of its DJ Alexander brand. DJ Alexander already covers the major cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee. This latest purchase will see the firm increase its geographic cov
Average house prices in Scotland surged by 5.9% in the year to June 2025, reaching a provisional estimate of £192,000, according to the latest House Price Index.
As the Tall Ships flotilla disappears over the horizon, Felicity Forbes-Davidson says the Aberdeen property market is hoping for a fair wind. When the Tall Ships sailed from Aberdeen in a flurry of white canvas last month there was a positive atmosphere around the city which was refreshing and
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The longstanding Scottish obsession with property as a means of building wealth is outdated as today’s house buyers will not match the gains of past generations, according to wealth manager Rathbones. Researchers and economists at Rathbones analysed the relative performance of equity investmen
Supply levels across Scotland’s residential property market rose at the fastest rate seen since 2020, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. This follows a period of six consecutive months where this balance has been edging further up
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
The Chancellors’ relaxation of lending policy should be treated with caution, according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency said that while many will welcome help for first time buyers and others this must be combined with more housebuilding, greater encouragement for the priva
Average house prices have risen £10,654 in Scotland over the last 12 months according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander Ltd. The Scottish lettings and estate agency, said that the latest data from the monthly house price index shows that between June 2024 and May 2025 averag
House prices in Aberdeen have seen a quarterly rise of 3.8%, a new report has revealed.
Borrowers will find it easier to remortgage, saving time and money, under changes confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The package of measures is part of a series of reforms the regulator is undertaking to mortgage rules to help people navigate their financial lives and support growth
The Scottish government’s consultation on the Housing (Scotland) Bill closed last week, bringing to an end a heated debate over proposed rent control measures and potential exemptions that have sharply divided landlords and tenants' groups. At the heart of the dispute is a provision in the bil
The average price of a property in Scotland in May 2025 was £192,000, an increase of 6.4% when compared to May 2024, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI).
The Scottish Government consultation on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) reliefs for property funds can level the playing field on tax and let loose new investments into Scottish housing, social investments and net zero, according to several industry organisations.