How to house hunt in the new normal
Lyndsey Beckwith, Area Director of Property Sales at Gilson Gray, provides tips on how to househunt in the “new normal”.
News
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Should I manage my own rental property?
Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, offers some advice about whether to manage your own rental property or ask a letting agent to do it for you.
The benefits of offering virtual property viewings
Ron Hastings, Director of Hastings Legal, discusses the importance of virtual reality in property marketing.
House Price Report September 2020
In our first House Price Report since March, we look at the average selling price in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, the increase in homes coming to market and various other useful statistics to paint a picture of the Scottish property market post-lockdown.
How is the Edinburgh rental market performing?
In these uncertain times, you may be wondering what’s happening in the Edinburgh rental market and whether now is a good time to invest in a buy-to-let property. Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, answers some commonly asked questions from landlords.
A busy summer for the Scottish property market
Jenna Spence, Operations Director at Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents, looks at the surge in demand for property in the summer and how the pandemic has changed how property is marketed.
What house can I buy for under £250,000?
With the LBTT zero tax threshold temporarily raised, we take a look at the properties on the market for less than £250,000 in various parts of Scotland.
August property market update: Evidence of a competitive market continues
August proved to be another busy month for the local property market - find out more in our latest article.
What it's like to buy a house during COVID-19
We spoke to someone who bought their new house while lockdown restrictions were in place and moved into it after the restrictions were eased, to find out about their experience.
July property market review: Significant increase in homes coming to market
July was an incredibly busy month for the Scottish property market, with 42% more homes advertised this year compared to last year. Find out more about what has been happening in our latest article.