ESPC CEO Responds to BBC Panorama: A Call for Ethical Estate Agency Practices
Following the BBC Panorama investigation, ESPC CEO Paul Hilton highlights the ethical advantages of working with solicitor estate agents in Scotland.
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ESPC announces 100% pass rate for graduates of SPC Property Practice Certification
We are delighted to announce the graduation of the second cohort of our SPC Property Practice Certification qualification, on Tuesday 17 December 2024, with a 100% pass rate.
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.
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.
Where do ESPC buyers come from?
We look back at the property market from January 2019 to July 2024, taking into account where buyers are currently living when they purchase an onward property, and examining how buyers relocate, as well as exploring how many buyers come from outside of Scotland and indeed, outside of the UK too.
Bank of England base rate cut
The Bank of England has cut the base rate today. What does that mean for home buyers, sellers and homeowners? We’ve got all the latest insight.
ESPC relaunches SPC Property Practice certification
ESPC has announced the return of its unique accreditation course for solicitor estate agents.
Navigating Scotland's Shift to Sustainable Home Heating
Discover how local councils in Edinburgh and the Lothians are pioneering eco-friendly heating solutions to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency.