ESPC CEO shares predictions on the 2025 property market
Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, shares his insights into what he thinks will happen in the housing market in 2025
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Is your home in a property hotspot?
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at this year’s property hotspots in some of our key regions.
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.
Don’t improve – move!
ESPC CEO, Paul Hilton, discusses how rising renovation costs mean that it could be more cost effective to move to a turnkey property in 2025.
What is a property chain?
A property chain refers to the series of buyers and sellers connected by their property transactions, where each is tied to the next property they are buying or selling. Find out more...
Where have all the bungalows gone?
ESPC CEO Paul Hilton discusses the rising popularity of this traditional property and asks why more aren’t available to satisfy growing buyer demand.
Tips for moving house
Planning ahead can help make moving day as smooth as possible, so check out our handy tips for moving home for a less stressful and easier experience.
Early closure of LIFT scheme shows how desperately buyers need support
Paul Hilton discusses how the early closure of the recently reopened OMSE scheme shows the demand there is for financial help for struggling first-time buyers.
What is a building survey?
Building surveys are an important aspect of property purchasing, so let's find out exactly what it is and what types of building surveys are available.
Can the new Labour government help fix Scotland’s Housing Emergency?
Paul Hilton, ESPC's CEO, shares his thoughts on how the new UK government could help to bring about much-needed change in Scotland’s housing.