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How to get your property ready for sale

Now that the holiday season is behind us and a new year stretches out ahead, many people will have decided for a variety of reasons to sell their home. This big decision comes with many choices that can each play a role in the success of the sale. Fortunately, there are many things that sellers can easily do at little to no cost to ensure positive impressions from potential buyers.

Disillusioned Parents: The Myth About Tidy Children

Like many parents, there are mixed feelings when the children finally fly the nest and head off to university, college, or maybe their first job. The first experience of living alone or in a shared rented flat. All very exciting, although generally rather costly for the parents.

EWH X Rettie: Take care of the roof over your head

The roof on your home is important. This may seem like the understatement of the year, but for those of us living in Edinburgh's historic tenements, it is easy to forget your responsibility towards your roof.

Six Things To Do Before Letting a Property

Void periods kill rental yields, so if you are thinking of putting your property on the market for let, here’s a short list of the top six key tasks to undertake to ensure you receive rent as quickly as possible.

Agent's Alcove: Andrew Smith's East Lothian

Andrew Smith is Director of Country House Sales and leads Rettie & Co.’s East Lothian sales team. He has sold houses throughout the county for thirty years. Here is a peek into his East Lothian and some local recommendations.

EWH X Rettie: Getting Your Property Climate Ready

The City of Edinburgh is already feeling the effects of climate change. Increasing levels of rainfall, higher wind speeds, and more extreme and unpredictable weather events pose a number of very real threats to historic buildings. Decaying stonework, mould growth, metal corrosion, and ground instability all affect a building’s ability to withstand the effects of climate change, but simple steps such as clearing gutters and renewing paintwork can significantly improve the health of your property.

Beneath the Surface: Revealing More About Morningside

Morningside is such a cosmopolitan section of Edinburgh that its beauty and open green areas often take a back seat. Nestled comfortably alongside a plethora of trendy coffeeshops, eateries, and independent boutiques are stunning areas of natural beauty. Their close proximity and easy access from any corner of Morningside only adds to the allure of this Edinburgh area.

Berwick-upon-Tweed: Northumberland's coastal gem

Follow the eastern coastline of England northwards, past the jagged curvature of the Northumberland coast and Lindisfarne and you will reach a notch in the landmass. An inlet from the North Sea into the River Tweed shaped like a whisky still creates the geography of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Beneath the Surface: Revealing More About EH4

Familiar place names often evoke a slideshow of landmarks in the mind’s eye, coupled with sensory memories of living or visiting a place.

At Home Spring | Summer 2019 Collection

Rettie & Co. are delighted to announce the launch of the Spring | Summer 2019 digital editions of our At Home Magazine.

Rettie Berwick - Open House Event - 3rd March 2019 - 11am to 3pm

We are deighted to announce that an Open House Event will be held by our Rettie Berwick team, where you will be invited to view selected properties. Please find a selection of homes for sale below and contact our team if you would like to know more: 01289 305 158, berwick@rettie.co.uk.ï¿½

Relocating to Scotland with Children: A Tenant’s Guide

Families move to Scotland for myriad reasons—to work, to study, or to set up a business—but mostly to enjoy a superb quality of life for themselves and their families that few other countries can offer. If you are moving to Scotland with your employer, you may be offered the service of a relocation agent, who can help with the logistics of your move, or a specialist like Rettie & Co., who can assist with finding a suitable rental home.

Rettie Berwick - Open House Event - 26th & 27th January 2019

We are deighted to announce that an Open House Event will be held in Berwick, where you will be invited to to view selected properties. Please find a selection of properties below and contact our team if you would like to know more: 01289 305 158, berwick@rettie.co.uk.

At Home Autumn | Winter 2018 Collection

Rettie & Co. are delighted to announce the launch of the Autumn | Winter 2018 digital editions of our At Home Magazine. This bi-annual magazine covers Scotland and the North East of England, showcasing some of the stunning properties available through our dedicated sales, lettings, and development teams.

Homes in rural locations, only an arms length from the city

Get the most out of life in the city while enjoying a rural lifestyle in these idyllic locations just outside of Edinburgh. Moving to the country usually involves some degree of compromise, but the proximity of these properties to the Edinburgh city centre makes it effortless to combine country living with a city lifestyle.

At Home Spring | Summer 2018 Collection

Rettie & Co. are delighted to announce the launch of the Spring | Summer 2018 editions of our At Home magazine, including our very first digital version of At Home focusing on Edinburgh & East Central Scotland. The bi-annual magazine covers Scotland and the North of England showcasing some of the stunning property available through our dedicated sales, lettings and development teams.

Farewell to historic castle | Darnick Tower

Darnick Tower is almost six hundred years old, with walls three feet thick. A king has stood on its battlements and ghosts are said to flit through the grounds. It was built for the Heiton family in 1425 and has never been for sale until now.

At Home Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection

Rettie & Co. are delighted to announce the launch of the Autumn / Winter 2017 editions of our At Home magazine.

At Home Spring 2017 Collection

Rettie & Co. are delighted to launch the Spring 2017 editions of our At Home magazine. In each of the highly anticipated bi-annual magazines, we feature some of the finest properties for sale across Scotland and The North East of England.

Property of the week

A selection of our featured properties for sale.

At Home | Autumn 2016 Editions

Welcome to the Autumn editions of our latest At Home magazines, featuring some of the finest properties available for sale across Scotland and The North East of England. We hope you enjoy browsing the articles and properties featured in each.

At Home Spring 2016

Welcome to the Spring edition of our latest magazines. We hope you enjoy browsing the articles and properties featured in each.

Forth Bridge 125th Anniversary: Waterside Properties

2015 marks the 125th birthday of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Rail Bridge. Opened by the-then Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in 1890, the bridge is the world’s longest cantilever bridge and contains ten times more steel than the Eiffel Tower.

Scotland's Finest Homes

At Rettie and Co. we sell some of Scotlands most magnificent homes and castles. We take a look at some of our most exceptional properties on the market. You may also be interested to read our prime property portfolio, Scotlands Finest Homes.

Properties in Scotland: What can I buy for £750,000?

Ever wondered what £750,000 could buy you across Scotland? Have a look at some of the stunning properties available through Rettie & Co.

11 Facts You May Not Know About Scottish Castles

Following on from our most popular post: Scottish Castles for Sale – our research team have gathered information and data on a number of Scottish castles to create an eye-opening infographic that tells a story of Scotland’s rich collection of castles.

Country Life: Exceptional Country Homes for Sale in Scotland

This week we take a look at a number of exceptional country homes for sale in Scotland. Living in the country is a popular lifestyle choice. Many seek the quiet and tranquility of country life over the hustle and bustle of city living.

What can I buy for £500,000?

Scottish properties on the market for £500,000 and less

8 Beautiful Kitchens Fit for the Great British Bake Off

Our selection of beautiful kitchens that offer the ultimate environment for baking treats fit for the Great British Bake Off

10 beautiful townhouses for sale

Townhouses are often considered the dark horse in the world of property. They may seem small on the outside but can surprise you with an ample and elegant interior. When looking for the ideal location in the city or perhaps even near the borders, the opportunities for townhouses seem endless. To give you an example of such opportunities, we've comprised a list of incredible townhouses for sale in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Berwick Upon Tweed.

Properties for sale on the Central Belt of Scotland

An exceptional selection of properties for sale on the Central Belt of Scotland

What can I buy for £250,000?

The subject of first time buyers has long been a topic of discussion amongst the public and has recently seen an increase in attention as a result of the Government’s recent Help to Buy scheme. The scheme in itself is relatively self-explanatory – designed to encourage and support first time buyers in the process of purchasing their first home. In light of this news we have used our lifestyle section to focus on properties for sale at £250,000 and below.

A Home in One: properties near golf courses in Scotland

Magnificent Properties For Sale Near Golf Courses in Scotland

Always dreamed of owning a waterfront property? Here's 8 ways to make it a reality.

Waterfront properties for sale in Scotland. Ever wished you had a room with a view? Experience has taught us that this is often a high priority on prospective buyers minds.

What can I buy for £800,000?

The second post in our coverage of what you can expect for your money, today we cover the £800,000 price bracket. Weve got a range of different, yet equally impressive properties, to give you an idea of what you could buy for £800,000 or thereabouts. From a Renaisance-style villa, to a Berwick-based development opportunity, the £800,000 pound mark can buy you luxury in many different locations.

Always dreamed of owning your own castle? Here's five ways to turn that dream into a reality.

It’s the dream of many aspiring gentries; a well-defended, impenetrable fortress to call home. Whether it’s the romantic notion of knights wooing fair maidens or the grandiose architecture, when castles come on the market, there is always a large interest. And where better to own a castle than Scotland? There’s nowhere like it in terms of scenery, history and culture.

What can I buy for £450,000?

Each fortnight, The Rettie Property Blog is going to take a look at a price point in the market to show you what you can expect for your money. Today, we are looking at the £450,000 bracket.

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