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.
News
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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.
Selling a house in Scotland after lockdown
We've spoken to home sellers who have recently sold their home despite COVID-19, here's what they had to say.
Coronavirus and the Scottish property market: a timeline
We’ve compiled a timeline of Coronavirus and the Scottish property market, highlighting week-to-week impacts and effects
Scottish property market sees exceptionally strong demand after restrictions are relaxed
In this article, we take a look at the past two weeks since restrictions were relaxed to see what’s been happening in the Scottish property market.
Clarity on LBTT change needed urgently
We are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on a start date for the LBTT change announced yesterday as soon as possible. Find out more in this article.
What does the easing of lockdown mean for Edinburgh’s rental market?
In this article, we examine the latest property market guidance from the Scottish Government and how it affects Edinburgh's rental market.
June property market review: Pent-up demand evident as restrictions relaxed
ESPC data from June 2020 indicates growing demand to buy and sell property in Scotland in the run up to restrictions being relaxed on the 29th of the month.
Demand for property rises as Scotland prepares for the relaxation of restrictions on house moves
On Thursday 18th June, the First Minister announced that restrictions on house moves would be relaxed on 29th June, which appears to have boosted demand for property in Scotland. Find out more in our latest article.
Demand for property in Scotland rises after English restrictions eased
Many of our agents have reported rising demand from buyers and sellers in Scotland since news of the easing of English property market restrictions.