My journey as a Scottish property Investor
If you're considering investing in Scottish property, read on for an insider’s perspective on what to expect and how to succeed as a buy-to-let investor.
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.
Double glazing vs. triple glazing: What’s best for your home?
Before you go “window shopping”, let's look into the differences between triple and double glazing, and which one is best for you.
What I wish I knew before I moved to Scotland
Moving to Scotland from overseas can be one of the most exciting decisions you ever make, but what should you know before making your move to sunny Scotland?
End of rent controls in Scotland: What this means for the market
After much speculation, it has now been confirmed that rent control measures will end in March 2025. This announcement offers our landlords a bit of relief after a turbulent few years in the market, with lots of legislative changes.
Energy efficiency grants and incentives available in Scotland
In Scotland, several grants and incentives are available to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.
ESPC CEO shares predictions on the 2025 property market
Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, shares his insights into what he thinks will happen in the housing market in 2025
Is your home in a property hotspot?
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at this year’s property hotspots in some of our key regions.
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.
Don’t improve – move!
ESPC CEO, Paul Hilton, discusses how rising renovation costs mean that it could be more cost effective to move to a turnkey property in 2025.
What is a property chain?
A property chain refers to the series of buyers and sellers connected by their property transactions, where each is tied to the next property they are buying or selling. Find out more...