A day in the life of a letting agent
Being a letting agent is a fast-paced, varied, and rewarding job, where no two days are ever quite the same! Discover what a letting agent does in a typical day.
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.
Letting as a long-term investment
With a seemingly never-ending increase in legislation, entering the buy-to-let market can seem a daunting prospect, but Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, explains that there are long-term advantages for those willing to enter the market now.
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.
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.
The best property postcodes for Edinburgh investors
Head of Lettings Nicky Lloyd shares the best areas for buy-to-let property in Edinburgh
What was the private rental market in Scotland like in Q4 2024?
ESPC shares the latest Citylets data to give you an insight into how the Scottish rental market performed in Q4 of 2024.
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.
What was the private rental market in Scotland like in Q3 2024?
ESPC shares the latest Citylets data to give you an insight into how the Scottish rental market performed in Q3 of 2024.
How has the first six months of new legislation affected the market
ESPC Lettings’ Head of Lettings, Nicky Lloyd, discusses how the Edinburgh rental market has performed after the first six months of changed legislation.
What questions are landlords asking us
In this blog, we highlight and answer some of the questions that our landlords have been frequently asking recently.