Property

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

Scotland’s favourable tax reliefs make it a more attractive proposition for property investors and landlords according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency points out that Scotland and Wales are now the only two countries of the United Kingdom which have favourable tax relief on

Geoff O’Brien, relationship director for Scotland at Assetz Capital, discusses what’s really needed to stimulate housebuilding across Scotland, from a focus on bringing in new planning talent to simplifying the process for smaller, SME housebuilder-led schemes. The Scottish housing crisi

The Scottish Government’s planned exemptions from rent control measures within the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 signal a more stable and investable landscape for developers, investors and funders, offering a timely catalyst for boosting housing supply across Scotland, write Russell Munro and Pa

Glasgow has emerged as the standout success story of Scotland’s £1 million-plus housing market, with record activity in the Park area and Pollokshields and a surge in demand across key suburban and coastal hotspots, according to new Savills analysis. Glasgow City recorded 41 million‑po

The provisions of a new Housing Bill in Scotland can help the country to deliver as many as 15,000 additional Build to Rent (BTR) homes over the next few years, building on the 5,000-plus that are already in place, according to property firm Rettie. In what is seen as a major boost for BTR in Scotla

Savills has expanded its presence in the Highlands with the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants, welcoming Sandy Rennie into its Inverness office. Mr Rennie is a Chartered Surveyor with decades of experience across the Highlands, Islands and Moray. His work includes advising landowners, devel

Surveyors reported a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market as both demand and supply levels were on the up. Looking at demand, the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey reveals a net balance of 21% of respondents in Scotland report that new

Residential mortgage lender Gen H has expanded to Scotland. Data from the Bank of Scotland indicates that the average first-time buyer property now costs approximately £194,000, while the average income remains around £30,504. This creates a price-to-income ratio of 6.4x, rising to 7.5x

Watermans has welcomed Kirsty Millar as property sales manager. Ms Millar will oversee the firm’s property marketing and sales strategies. She said: “I’m feeling positive about this role. It’s a great opportunity to lead the team, streamline processes and drive the estate age

Regulations have been laid in the Scottish Parliament to exempt mid-market and build-to-rent properties from rent control proposals. The regulations follow a commitment made during scrutiny of the Housing Act and in the Housing Emergency Action Plan.

Scotland is set to be the strongest performing prime residential market in the UK over the next five years, outperforming both London and the wider regions, according to the latest forecast from Savills. The property firm says the sector is entering 2026 from a position of relative strength, charact

The latest House Price Index published by Registers of Scotland has revealed that the average price of a property in Scotland in November 2025 was £193,000, an increase of 4.5% when compared to November 2024.

Everyone is talking about it – but is AI really having an impact on how business is done in real estate? Scott Ritchie takes a look. I recently took part in a round table of developers, operators, funders, and industry bodies to discuss whether its effects were being felt in Scotland and the r

Digital bank OakNorth has advanced an £8.3 million loan to Aberdeen-based property developer Ardent Group to fund a significant holiday accommodation development near St Andrews. The capital will facilitate the development of 21 luxury four-bedroom holiday lodges on a 6.27-acre site at Clashwo