Year in review: 2020 and the property market
We look at local property market activity throughout 2020, revealing average selling prices and other key statistics.
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.
What do the new Scottish lockdown restrictions mean for house moves and property viewings?
Find out what the new restrictions mean for activities such as house moves and viewings.
Coronavirus COVID-19 and the impact on the Scottish property market: what we know so far
In this article, we look at recent data to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Scottish property market so far.
How has Coronavirus changed the priorities of Scottish house buyers?
Peter Ryder, Managing Director at Thorntons Property, looks at how home buying priorities have changed due to COVID-19.
Scottish tenants seek larger rental homes in the third quarter of 2020
The latest Citylets Quarterly Report reveals that there was an increase in demand for larger rental homes during the third quarter of 2020.
What it’s like to buy your first home in Edinburgh during the Coronavirus pandemic
We spoke to three first time buyers who have successfully purchased a property in Edinburgh since the lockdown restrictions were eased to find out about their experience and what they would advise others.
House Price Report October 2020
Our latest House Price Report reveals that the property market has remained very busy over the last three months as property selling prices rise year-on-year.
Mortgage payment holidays: what you need to know
As part of their COVID-19 financial assistance measures, the UK Government announced three-month mortgage payment holidays. But what are they and how do they work? ESPC Mortgages answer some commonly asked questions about mortgage payment holidays.
First time house buyers and Coronavirus COVID-19
In this article, we break down the key changes to the home buying process due to COVID-19.
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”.