Common first-time buyer mistakes in Scotland
Avoid common first-time buyer mistakes in Scotland with our guide to budgets, Home Reports, offers, LBTT, missives and buying your first home.
News
Welcome to the news room! Read news, views, house price reports, opinion and blog posts on all things property and ESPC related. Use the News topics on the right hand side to help you select news that's of interest to you.
Are first-time buyers leaving Edinburgh to afford a home?
Are first-time buyers leaving Edinburgh? Explore ESPC data on property prices, sales trends and demand in Edinburgh and popular commuter towns.
Fully managed or let only: Which property management service is right for you?
Compare full property management and let only services, and discover how a letting agent can save landlords time, reduce risk and provide peace of mind.
Living on the Fife coast: West Fife's coastal villages
Explore West Fife’s coastal villages, from Aberdour and Dalgety Bay to Culross, and discover what makes these Fife coast locations so appealing to buyers.
Property spotlight - what's on the market in North Berwick
Explore homes for sale in North Berwick and discover the character, coastal lifestyle and distinctive appeal of this popular East Lothian town.
Investment properties for sale in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s thriving property market makes it an attractive destination for investors looking to buy a rental property. Discover our guide for buying an investment property in the capital.
10 most viewed homes in August 2026
From quaint cottages to luxury family homes, discover the ten most-viewed properties on espc.com in August and see what caught buyers’ attention.
Can you get a mortgage without permanent residency?
Buying a home in Scotland without permanent residency? Find out how settled status, pre-settled status and temporary visas affect mortgage applications.
What is a Home Report?
Check out our quick guide on what a Home Report is, what it includes and what to look out for…
ESPC House Price Report: August 2026
ESPC House Price Report: June - August 2026: Explore property prices, sales trends and market activity across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders.