ESPC Wrapped - Highlights of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re excited to share some of the key milestones and achievements for the year at ESPC.
News
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Announcing the relocation of our Property Information Centre
We are excited to announce the relocation of our Property Information Centre to a new address on Edinburgh’s George Street, opening in Spring 2025.
Increase in Additional Dwelling Supplement damning for property sector
Wednesday's news regarding the increase in Additional Dwelling Supplement payments for Scottish landlords is already having a direct impact on buy-to-let purchases. Hear our CEOs thoughts.
ESPC announces appointment of two new board directors
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new directors to our Board. Jill Andrew, Partner at Connell and Connell, and Caitlin Keegan, Residential Property Legal Director at Gillespie Macandrew, will bring a wealth of insight and experience to their positions, thanks to their combined decades of experience in the Scottish residential property sector.
Podcast: An update on the property market in the Scottish Borders
In the season finale of the ESPC Property Show Podcast, Paul & Megan are joined by Jan from Hastings to discuss the local market in the Scottish Borders.
Podcast: Who pays inheritance tax in the UK? An update on the current regulations
In this week's episode of the podcast, Paul & Megan chat to Andy Lewis from John Scott Davidson Ltd, and discuss what the current rules are around inheritance tax.
Podcast: What's happening in the West Fife property market?
In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Elaine Kyle from Morgans and Michael Maloco from Maloco Mowat Parker about the property market in West Fife. As enthusiasts of Fife, Elaine and Michael discuss the affordability of the area, their Fife hidden gems and what the 2025 property outlook is for the region.
Podcast: A guide to bridging loans
In the episode, Megan & Paul chat to Alistair Ewing (Managing Director at The Lending Channel) about bridging finance, which is a form of borrowing that allows property buyers to fund their purchase while they put their current home on the market.
Podcast: An update on the property market in Midlothian
In this episode of the ESPC podcast, Paul and Megan chat with Amy Howard from Neilsons and Lisa Connolly from McDougall McQueen about the local market in Midlothian.
Podcast: Advice for selling your home in the current market
In this episode of the ESPC podcast, Paul and Megan welcome Jamie Sole, property manager at Blair Cadell, to share insights on selling property in today’s market.