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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A mid-year review of 2025 trends - Are we seeing a shift in the local property market?
As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s an ideal moment to pause and reflect on what has been an intriguing and evolving year for the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders.
ESPC confirmed as a top property source for local buyers and sellers
Independent market research has confirmed that ESPC is the number one property portal of choice for local sellers, reinforcing its position as the most trusted and effective platform for those looking to sell their homes in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway.
Homeowners in Edinburgh urged to consider letting over selling amid strong rental market
As Edinburgh’s property market continues to thrive, homeowners looking to move are being encouraged to consider letting their property instead of selling.
Five years on: How Edinburgh’s property market transformed post-COVID
From market resilience to shifting buyer priorities, ESPC CEO Paul Hilton talks us through a five-year review of Edinburgh’s real estate landscape.
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.
Double glazing vs. triple glazing: What’s best for your home?
Before you go “window shopping”, let's look into the differences between triple and double glazing, and which one is best for you.
What I wish I knew before I moved to Scotland
Moving to Scotland from overseas can be one of the most exciting decisions you ever make, but what should you know before making your move to sunny Scotland?
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.