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Continued growth of BTR in Scotland

The Scottish Build to Rent sector is continuing to grow, find out how Rettie and Co. are involved.

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Rettie and Co. Appoint Neil Cunningham as Commercial Director

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Rettie and Co. Partner With Renowned Independent Charity Edinburgh World Heritage

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Are you ready to apply for your first mortgage?

If youre looking to apply for a mortgage, theres a few things youll need to sort out first.We call it getting mortgage ready. Bob Duncan shares some expert advice, hints and tips to help get you started.

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Energy Efficiency tips from Rettie & Co.

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New to Instagram - Rettie Newcastle

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Is Now the Right Time to Review Your Mortgage Rate?

Is now the right time to fix your mortgage? With the base rate at 0.75%, the highest since March 2020 when Covid restrictions began, fixing your mortgage might be an options you should consider.

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Recently sold in Newcastle by Rettie & Co.

Rettie & Co. have had the privilege to sell some fantastic properties across Newcastle thanks to the incredibly hard work of our Managing Partner Rob Taylor and the rest of the Newcastle branch. These homes have covered all price ranges and showcase the breadth of wonderful properties available in the vibrant and strong performing city of Newcastle.

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Catering for an international buying audience

Why are Scotland and the North of England so attractive to property investors from outside of the UK? Scotland and the North of England are increasingly desirable locations for applicants buying property from overseas. In 2021, the Rettie & Co. website was visited by 2.2 million visitors, including 198,000 (9%) international visitors.

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Interior Design tips from Malcolm Duffin

Rettie & Co sit down with award winning Interior Design firm Malcolm Duffin to discuss how the pandemic has impacted the interior design industry and any top tips for how you can use design to make your flat or home your own.

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FEEFO PLATINUM TRUSTED SERVICE AWARD FOR RETTIE & CO.

We are delighted to have been awarded with a Feefo Platinum Service award for 2022.  It’s an honour to have been recognised for our customer service for 5 consecutive years and achieving Platinum status again this year is something that we’re hugely proud of. 

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Scotland’s £1m+ Market - Market Briefing February 2022

In 2021, the Scottish market for homes worth over £1m witnessed an unprecedented level of activity. 2021 saw a surge in sales, with 419 homes sales registered, up from a previous high of 289 seen in the 2007 market boom. The total value of £1m+ house sales in Scotland jumped to £583m.

The Power of Social Media

The ever changing digital landscape and the power of social media tools in navigating it.

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Let Rettie Short Lets Deliver You A Sell-Out Run For The Whole Of The Festival

As The Fringe Festival returns to Edinburgh in 2022, running from 5th to 29th August, it’s looking hopeful that performances will return to the stage for the events’ 75th anniversary year.  Already, we are experiencing strong demand from industry professionals and production companies for accommodation over the Festival period. 

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We already know the person who’s going to buy your home

We already know the person who’s going to buy your home. A bold statement, but one that we can prove is justified. We have a database of over 23,000 people registered and looking to buy a property. With our know-how, and access to local and international buyers, we can secure the best price for your home. 

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Charity Donation of Linen & Towels on Scottish Housing Day

Yesterday, on Scottish Housing Day, Rettie & Co. donated over 1000 items of linen, towels and bedding to a group of local charities.

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Planning for the Future and Later Living

At Rettie & Co. our expert team offer professional property consultancy services with senior years living in mind. From letting or selling your home, to downsizing your home, or even a move into a retirement or care home; our experienced team are well positioned to support with planning for later living and have a network of suitable connections should you need any introductions. In this article we explore the latest trends and some of the options available.

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Enter for your chance to grow with Rettie & Co. - Instagram competition

3 month subscription to houseplants from Bloom and Wild - enter to win!

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Western Harbour regeneration development “going green” to support net zero ambitions

The Western Harbour housing development at the Port of Leith in Edinburgh is “going green” with a new proposal to significantly reduce the consented number of car parking spaces on-site alongside other incentives to reduce carbon emissions and plans to create an environmental education centre.

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Build To Rent - Back to the Future; Sustainable Living - BTR Forum London 2021

With all eyes on the BTR sector, having shown its resilience in face of economic turmoil, there are other key consideration now moving up the agenda. Central amongst these considerations, and heavily discussed at the recent BTR London forum, was the role of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).

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Asset Management the Pandemic aftermath

While there has been much future gazing over the long-term outlook for different property classes - with questions over the viability of the high street, office space requirement, and growing interest in conversion to residential - there have been more pressing short-term practicalities to address as lockdown has lifted.

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Looking for Interior Design inspiration to help make your home as appealing as possible?

Looking for Interior Design inspiration to help make your home as appealing as possible? Clever interior design can make your property stand out from the crowd and attract buyers. Fiona Gray of Bluebellgray shares top trends for interior design in 2021.

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Embracing Virtual Events: Our First Rettie & Co. Live Webinar

This morning we hosted our very first Rettie & Co. live webinar. First to take to the online stage were our new St Andrews branch who presented on the property insights and demand behind their recent branch opening. Here we share some more details from the big event along with the presentation slides and a video recording of the webinar.

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Whatever language you speak, Rettie are here for you

Our Rettie & Co. Lettings team is very multi-national, and we are proud to be able to support our customers with several different languages within the team.  Our team of multi-lingual specialists can use their language skills to help make residents feel comfortable and make their moves effortless and quick.

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Rettie & Co. are open for business in St Andrews with a new office to meet growing property demand in North-East Fife

We are delighted to announce that we have officially opened our new branch on Bell Street in the heart of St Andrews. Our newly opened branch is headed up by George Lorimer as Director, and will provide bespoke service as well as focused and personalised marketing of properties in North East Fife, including St Andrews, along the Fife Coastal trail and over into Dundee and Tayside. St Andrews has been identified as a prime location due to the strong performance of property sales in the town during 2020 and the last decade, we are looking forward to bringing our skilled team directly to the area to deliver high quality Rettie service values in this booming market.

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EDINBURGH STAYCATION 

Staying at home in the UK for our breaks will be on the cards for most of us this year. There is no greater place to visit than Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. 

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#ChoosetoChallenge on International Women's Day 2021

Happy International Women's Day

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Rettie & Co. Hires former Scotland International rugby star to lead teams in Berwick and Melrose

We are very pleased to announce that we have a new leader joining us to manage the Melrose and Berwick offices and support the continued growth and strong positions we hold in the respective markets. Fergus Thomson brings strong leadership qualities and a new complimentary professional skill set.

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Rettie & Co. Advise PfP Capital to Secure Pipeline of 1,000 Affordable Homes

PfP Capital have completed their first two developments within a pipeline of over 1,000 homes across Scotland for their Mid-Market Rent Fund. These sites deliver 109 new homes for mid-market rent in Paisley and Millerhill, offering a range of sizes across 1 to 4-bedroom properties. 

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FEEFO PLATINUM SERVICE AWARD FOR RETTIE & CO.

We are delighted to have been awarded with a Feefo Platinum Service award for 2021.  It’s an honour to have been recognised for our customer service for 4 consecutive years and achieving Platinum status again this year is something that we’re hugely proud of. 

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Letting homes with 3D virtual tours

Since the reopening of the housing market in June, we have been flooded with enquiries when we are launching properties. With many applicants keen to secure properties and tenancies on the strength of video tours alone, we are putting properties to closing dates, lessening the time that properties are on the market and reducing void periods. One flat was launched at 9am and was let by 5pm!

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Scottish Home Awards 2020

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Build your dream home in Stirlingshire

The Boquhan Country House Plots offer a scarce opportunity for a buyer to build their dream home

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Proactive Asset Management & maintaining communities in the COVID-19 world

With the new normal constantly evolving we have had to remain fluid in our approach of maintaining the asset, whilst also ensuring our residents know customer service is of the upmost importance.

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We're supporting Scottish Housing Day Because...

To celebrate this year's Scottish Housing Day the Build to Rent at Rettie & Co. are sharing their stories and what social housing means to them.

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Managing Expectations when there are just not enough properties to go around

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New build apartments are in high demand in Leith | The Ropeworks

A successful launch of the new Park Phase at the Ropeworks reveals market demand remains high for new build apartments in Leith.

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Changes to government guidance in England

On 12 May, the government announced changes to their guidance which now means that people who wish to move home are able to do so.  The government guidance provides details of the changes and Rettie & Co. will be working in line with this guidance going forward.

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Can I sell my property during lockdown?

Following the closure on 24 March, the Land Register is now starting to accept applications using its new electronic service. But what does this actually mean for property owners looking to sell?

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BTR: It's more than just flats

Against a backdrop of challenging times for the property sector, many of the qualities of the Build to Rent (BTR) delivery model, and service-led rental offering, have emerged as advantageous.

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Landlord Update: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill

This week, an emergency Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill has been passed which affects evictions from now until at least September 2020.

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MOVING UP IN THE WORLD

Moving house in East Dunbartonshire couldn’t be easier with property experts Rettie & Co opening a new office in the heart of Kirkintilloch.

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EWH x Rettie: How to identify period features

At Edinburgh World Heritage, we’re responsible for conserving and restoring what is known as the ‘historic built environment’, which encompass all the traditional buildings, gardens and parks in the World Heritage site. Many people are drawn to these buildings for their beauty and heritage, but it is sometimes difficult to know a Georgian town house from a Victorian tenement.

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BTR in Scotland: The makings of a roaring decade!

At the start of a new decade, there is expectation on the Scottish Build to Rent sector to deliver on the promises it made during the 2010s.

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Rettie & Co. awarded Feefo Platinum Service award

At Rettie & Co., we pride ourselves on having tailored customer service that puts the needs of our clients at the forefront of the way we work. It is wonderful to have our commitment to excellent customer service valued and shared far and wide by our clients.

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Rettie 2020: 7 ways Rettie & Co is helping our landlords and investors this year

Letting a property or investing in a rental property is a key way for our landlords and investors to achieve their long-term goals. Whether you've just decided to let your property or are looking to optimise or expand your portfolio, Rettie & Co. will be there to provide unrivalled support and advice. Here are seven ways that Rettie & Co. is helping our landlords and investors this year.

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Rettie 2020: Drop-in Surgeries

A new decade heralds new initiatives and Rettie & Co.’s property sourcing team are kicking off the decade with new drop-in surgeries for our portfolio building service. Interested to meet with us and have a confidential chat? Our drop-in surgeries are perfect for discussing how Rettie & Co. can help you with your property journey.

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Southside on the up

Before the West End was cool, it was all about the Southside, and now it’s making a comeback! In 2017 Shawlands was named in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in Scotland, and it’s popularity has gone from strength to strength since.

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Glasgow Southside Residential Sales Update

Glasgow’s leafy Southside has experienced the rising tide of the Glasgow market in the recent years.

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What we've sold in EH9 and EH10 in 2019

Bruntsfield, the Grange, and Marchmont areas are among the most desireable neighbourhoods in Edinburgh and boast an array of eateries and restaurants, excellent schooling, green spaces, and strong transport links to the city centre. These factors place these cosmopolitian areas of Edinburgh at the top of the list for many homebuyers at all property price points.  

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What we've sold in EH4 in 2019

We have sold some great properties across EH4 in 2019, with many of them under £600,000. Follow us across this fantastic postcode to view the wonderful homes we've sold this year.

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Properties we've sold in Heaton in 2019

Rettie Newcastle is pleased to have sold some splendid homes in Heaton in 2019. These handsome homes are found at all price ranges and demonstrate the diverse housing on offer in Heaton.

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Prime Perthshire Properties in 2019

It has been a fantastic year for sales of prime residential properties in Perthshire. Over the course of 2019, Rettie & Co.’s Town & Country team have sold seven properties over £1 million in Perthshire.

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G3: The Place to Be

Situated at the end of one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the city is Finnieston’s quiet neighbour Yorkhill. This is a community with a mixture of young professionals, families, and students.

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What we've sold in Gosforth in 2019

We have had the privilege to sell some fantastic properties across Gosforth this year. These homes cover all price ranges and showcase the breadth of wonderful properties available in gorgeous Gosforth.

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Spotlight on Gorgie and Dalry

If you’re a prospective landlord or investor, the Gorgie and Dalry area should be on your radar. It’s certainly somewhere we’ve been helping investors acquire property recently. But why is that? As investors and locals of this area ourselves, we put together a brief overview of why this part of Edinburgh is popular with tenants and landlords alike.

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Glasgow West End Residential Market Update

Glasgow West End is a unique and diverse market place. Click to read our latest market updates.

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HMO Investments: The Golden Goose or a Bad Egg?

There was a bit of panic in the year prior to the Private Rental Tenancies kicking in when it became apparent that we were no longer going to be able to keep tenancies in line with academic terms for House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) properties.  A few landlords left the market and some abandoned the student market for the professional one.  

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A Capital Blend: Old Meets New with Craighouse Development

Craighouse is a blend of old and new, offering both secluded tranquillity and convenient urban living. The development, located near Morningside in south Edinburgh, is set within 52 acres of mature woodland and occupies a magnificent elevated position on Easter Craiglockhart Hill.

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Bearsden Residential Market Update

Bearsden is one of the most sought-after areas of Glasgow and has long been a leafy, secluded haven just a stone throw from the Glasgow metropolitan area.

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Properties we've sold in Perthshire in 2019

It has been our pleasure to sell some fantastic properties across Perthshire in 2019. These properties have stretched across this beautiful county and cover all price ranges.

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What we've sold in East Lothian in 2019

We are pleased to have sold a wonderful array of properties across East Lothian this year.

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The Rettie Ruminant—Sale of East Lothian Prime Arable Farms

Acting on behalf of Archerfield Estates Ltd., Rettie & Co. have successfully negotiated the sale of New Mains Farm to an Edinburgh headquartered business. 

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Rettie Melrose - Open House Event - 17th November 2019

Come along to Rettie Melrose Open House event. Lots of great properties available to view, click to see the selection.

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Strengthening our Land & Development Team

We are delighted to announce that Sandy Gilmour MRICS has joined Rettie & Co. as an Associate Director in the Land & Development team.  Sandy joins us from Graham & Sibbald, bringing over twenty years’ experience in the Scottish market and most recently headed up Graham & Sibbald’s National Investment + Development practice. 

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Specialist Landlord Insurance

It is vital for any landlord that your buy-to-let property is properly insured. A let property is a major investment and specialist landlord’s insurance is essential to protect you—and your bank balance—from an unexpected incident that can lead to an insurance claim.

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Rettie Berwick - Open House Event - 17th November 2019

Come along to Rettie Berwick Open House event. Lots of great properties available to view, click to see the selection.

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The Rettie Ruminant—Acquisition of Substantial Hill Farm

Rettie & Co. have successfully advised the private purchaser of Holm of Dalltallochan Farmlands (excluding the farmhouse, farm steading, and lowground farmlands).

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The Rettie Ruminant—Dalquharran Estate Sale

Rettie & Co. are pleased to announce the completion of the sale of the historic Dalquharran Estate in South Ayrshire.  This notable estate, which possesses significant heritage and offers substantial development potential, has been acquired by a local agri-businessman. 

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The Pros and Cons of Long Term Lets

The Scottish letting market is a fasted paced and ever-changing industry. Over the last few years further compliance measures have come into effect alongside a change in legislation regarding Private Residential Tenancy agreement (PRT), which came into force in December 2017.

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Homebuyer Show Scotland 2019

The Homebuyer Show Scotland will debut in Glasgow on Saturday, 19th October at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall from 10am until 4pm. Hundreds of homebuyers have already registered for this helpful homebuyer event, which is free of charge and is the first of its kind in Scotland.

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Let’s Talk About Lets

2019 has already proven to be a busy year in the Scottish property market. The property market has hit an 11-year high, debunking initial fears that Brexit might bring the entire market to a halt.

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Comment: Leith build to rent project sets the standard for future housing

Build to rent is increasingly viewed as a solution to the housing crisis, says Matthew Benson.

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Scottish Farmland Market Update - September 2019

The consensus at this juncture in 2019 is that the supply of farmland for sale has been restricted. As is often the case, the farmland market surprises even the most self-confident and informed commentators.

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East Lothian and the Perfect Harmony of Coastal Living

The distance between East Lothian and Edinburgh is only a few centimetres on the map and a short journey by car or public transport, but that small distance is enough to completely detach from the fast pace of city living. This proximity to the capital is a major draw for residents to East Lothian, who revel in the ideal pairing of an easy commute during the work week while living in a stunning rural location

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Housing Minister meets new residents at Western Harbour

Edinburgh residents are settling into their new homes, built through the innovative National Housing Trust (NHT) scheme forming part of a wider commitment from Scottish Government to deliver 50,000 affordable and high-quality homes by 2021. The scheme offers aspiring homeowners the opportunity to work toward owning their home after saving for a deposit

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Why Choose Melrose?

At the foot of the triple peaks of the Eildon Hills, nestled in the valley of the Tweed, lies the picturesque town of Melrose. This small, perfectly formed ancient town boasts magnificent red sandstone buildings and two walled gardens in the centre of town.

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The undeniable benefit of one point of contact

For those not familiar with Rettie & Co’s one point of contact concept, the way we work is that our team of ten portfolio managers each personally manage a portfolio of properties, with the management being from start to finish. We don’t have a separate maintenance team, move in, or move out team but instead we oversee the entire process holistically and personally.

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The Long and the Short of Short Lets as an Investment

I recently met with a property owner who was struggling with the decision between letting their investment property as a long-term or short-term rental. It’s a question I am often asked by investors, looking to enter a niche market that has grabbed so many headlines in recent years.

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Morningside Residential Sales Update

Morningside is that rare pocket of a city, where village character meets cosmopolitan urbanity and leafy open spaces border plentiful restaurants and cafes. This strong neighbourhood feel combined with excellent public and private schools, bewitching residential streets, plentiful amenities, and varied leisure activities makes Morningside one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious areas.

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Sunshine on Leith: Edinburgh's Hot Area to Live

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Gosforth Residential Sales Update

Gosforth’s leafy streets, abundance of terraced, semi-detached and detached properties, and excellent amenities makes it the crown jewel of Newcastle areas.

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Changes to Landlord Registration

Here at Rettie, we take pride in going above and beyond for our clients, but sadly, we can’t manage a landlord’s registration for them with the local authority.  So, we wanted to make you aware of some changes you can expect when registering or re-registering your properties

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Rettie & Co. and Canopy Continue Their Partnership

The partnership between Rettie & Co. and UK rental market app Canopy steps up a gear thanks to the introduction of instant digital referencing for our customers. Canopy allows renters a range of benefits and now includes the streamlining of the rental process by removing the hassle and associated costs with referencing. Now, renters will have instant access to their history with a click of a button.

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Your Lettings Journey

For many people like you, letting your property or investing in rental property is a key way to achieve your long-term goals. At Rettie & Co., our Letting & Management service will put you in the best possible position to achieve those goals. Whether you’ve just decided to start letting your property or are looking to expand your portfolio, we’ll be there to provide unrivalled support and advice.

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East Lothian Residential Sales Update

There is really a location for everyone in East Lothian, with a wide range of towns, pretty villages, and rural locations for buyers to choose from. East Lothian also attracts many second home purchasers who wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city at the weekend.

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Berwick Residential Sales Update

Berwick upon Tweed and surrounds maybe don’t see the lofty increases of Edinburgh or Newcastle but we have seen steady growth over the last 10 years. People live and move to Berwickshire and North Northumberland for the lifestyle the area offers partnered with excellent transport links north and south but people also want to know that bricks and mortar is still a safe and easy option.

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EH4 Residential Sales Update

The West of Edinburgh brings together the best of suburban living with the geographic proximity to city centre living. This enviable blend makes the EH4 postcode one of Edinburgh’s most desirable, where comfortable family life with easy access to excellent public and private schools, leisure activities, and the countryside is juxtaposed with a closeness to the thrum of Edinburgh’s city centre.

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Rettie Newcastle sponsors the Newcastle Schools 500

Rettie & Co.’s Newcastle office is continuing its sponsorship of local, community-based events with the Newcastle Schools 500. As an event that celebrates the Newcastle Schools Olympic legacy and involves students from across Newcastle, our Newcastle team is delighted to be promoting teamwork, healthy competition, community engagement, and exercise.

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Rettie Berwick - Open House Event - 29/30th June 2019

Come along to our Open House event held by the Rettie Berwick team on Saturday, 29th June 2019, 10am – 12noon and Sunday, 30th June, 11am to 3pm.

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Glasgow City Residential Sales Update

Our research shows that the residential property sales market in Glasgow has risen 15.5% in the last three years with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% per year and that it is continuing to grow.

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Community Event at Western Harbour

Western Harbour Community Event! Friday 31st May Now that we have welcomed all the residents and the builders are moving onto the next project, we have a arranged a small community get together with some kids entertainment. This was a great chance for all residents to meet each other, and the Rettie team.

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First BTR Qualification in Scotland

Rettie & Co. has become the first company in Scotland to put its dedicated BTR team through the Institute of Property Management’s (IRPM) Build to Rent (BTR) qualification.

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The Rettie Ruminant—Scottish Farmland Market Q1 2019

The farmland market remained fairly subdued during the first quarter of 2019. This is perhaps slightly surprising given the mild spring weather we witnessed in February and March and the various uncertainties that continue to assail the Scottish farming industry.

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Harbour Gateway welcomes final residents

Edinburgh's Harbour Gateway, Scotland's best example of Build to Rent, welcomes its final residents at the end of May in the largest BTR project of its kind in Scotland. Harbour Gateway is the latest phase of the Western Harbour managed rent community, with 234 mid-market homes delivered by Forth Ports partnership with Rettie & Co. Harbour Gateway and Western Harbour were made possible by innovative National Housing Trust funding provided by City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Futures Trust on behalf of the Scottish Government.

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West Lothian Residential Sales Update

Our research show that the sale of prime residential property–valued about £500,000–is continuing to grow in West Lothian. The total transactions for properties sold over £500,000 have increased by 113% over the past five years, which indicate two compelling factors that impact regional sales.

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Spotlight on Morningside

Morningside often gets pigeon holed into the clipped, upper-crust accent epitomized in popular culture in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and numerous Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith novels. However, this enclave of Edinburgh is so much more than the oft-cited adage “you’ll have had your tea.”

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Rettie & Co. serves as property advisors to PfP Capital for site acquisitions

Two new developments in Scotland have been acquired by the Mid-Market Rent Fund via Places for People’s fund management arm, PfP Capital. These are the first purchases made by the fund since launching. PfP Capital’s MMR fund has been looking for sites across Scotland to deliver 1,000 affordable homes.

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Rettie Borders - Open House Event - 27/28th April 2019

Melrose Open House Event

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Rettie Berwick - Open House Event - 27/28th April 2019

Come along to our Open House event held by the Rettie Berwick team on Saturday, 27th April 2019, 10am – 12noon and Sunday, 28th April, 11am to 3pm.

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BUILD TO RENT IS HERE TO STAY

There has been significant growth of the Scottish Build to Rent (BTR) sector over the last year, as well as the increasing appetite of investors to put their money into Scottish housing. BTR is the provision of purpose-built private rented units by investors and developers. Many housing industry professionals now see it as a key part of the solution to the UK’s housing crisis.

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Fife Residential Sales Update

Our research shows that the sale of prime residential property (above £500,000) is continuing to grow in Fife. Total transactions of all properties sold over £500,000 has increased by 131% over the last five years.

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Newcastle Sponsors Local Dance Event

Our Newcastle office prides itself on being at the heart of the Newcastle market and part of the fabric of the community. Active engagement within the local community is important, whether that is supporting local small business, civic involvement, or local events.

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The Rettie Ruminant—Forestry: The Hill Farmer's Friend

Could forestry be the hill farmer's friend? It is now over 25 years since the landowner and the then Nature Conservancy Council disagreed on planting trees in Glenlochay Estates. 

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Revealed: The Vision for Edinburgh's Western Harbour

Working in collaboration with 7N Architects and Forth Ports, Rettie & Co. has been providing development management services to deliver the next phase of more than 900 new homes at Western Harbour.

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Perthshire Residential Sales Update 2019

Our research shows that the sale of prime residential property (above £500,000) is continuing to grow in Perthshire. The total value of all properties sold over £500,000 has increased by 70% over the last five years. 

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The Evolution of Property Management

When people ask me what I do for a living I sometimes say I’m a portfolio manager and at other times that I’m a property manager. The first is usually met by a nod and the occasional question about ‘the market’; the second by a frown and a rant about experiences of either being a tenant or a landlord of a letting agent.

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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.�

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Festival & Short Let Properties Required

With the Edinburgh Festival fast approaching, thousands of prospective visitors are already looking to secure accommodation for this iconic month-long celebration of the arts. With the festival’s reputation growing year on year, guests continue to search for festival rentals increasingly early, with bookings well underway for the month of August.

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CALA APPOINTS RETTIE & CO. AS SALES AGENT FOR LANDMARK £100M DEVELOPMENT

CALA Homes (West) has announced the APPOINTMENT of RETTIE & CO as real estate agent for its PRESTIGIOUS Jordanhill Park development.

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Craighouse Renovations

Located on the elevated position of Easter Craiglockhart Hill in Morningside, Craighouse is a £100m development by Quartermile Developments comprised of 145 contemporary homes expected to open for residence in early 2019. This collection of luxurious townhouses, penthouses, and apartments are set within 52-acres of historic wood and parkland that has been part of Edinburgh’s fabric for over 400 years.

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The Rettie Ruminant—January 2019

Capital value growth remained muted during 2018, which has led to a somewhat cautious near-term outlook for farmland values. In spite of this, it is apparent to us that the market continues to grow more polarised between high quality land in good locations and lower grade farmland.

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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. 

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Rettie & Co. acquires residential property portfolio

Rettie & Co is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 100-strong portfolio of residential properties in Edinburgh’s city centre from Crichton-Stuart Management.  The portfolio includes a large number of HMO (house in multiple occupation) flats in prime student areas, including 3-4 bedroom flats in the Marchmont area of the capital.

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Behind the Veil: Private Home Sales

Private sales are the premium matchmaking service of estate agency. Directed by the home on offer, the client remains at the centre of the process, and hand selected contenders are brought to view the home.

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The Rettie Ruminant—November 2018

Another very successful AgriScot event took place at Ingliston on 21 November. What is always a great opportunity for those seeking commercial and technical answers to the myriad of different questions that arise for farm businesses and advisers, was this year accompanied by regular discussions and conversations that referenced the political firestorm that has been consuming our news feeds in recent weeks.

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Delivering Build to Rent

Movers & Shakers' Build to Rent (BTR) Forum Scotland held in Edinburgh on 11th October, in its 4th year, was the most successful yet. Building on previous Forums, and the accelerated growth we have seen over the last year, the theme for this year's Forum was 'Living with Build to Rent' - reflecting that there are now around 700 BTR homes now being occupied, and close to 5,500 in the pipeline.

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The Rettie Ruminant—October 2018

There is an ironic danger for Scottish farmers that the politicisation of the Agriculture Bill is coming at the expense of the people it is supposed to be supporting.

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Rettie & Co. and Canopy to trial deposit-free renting in Scotland for the first time

Rettie & Co. has partnered with the UK rental market app Canopy to trial RentPassport and DepositFree insurance at our recently launched Harbour Gateway mid-market Build to Rent (BTR) development in Edinburgh.  In Scotland, approximately 40 per cent of all households under the age of 35 are in the Private Rental System. In Edinburgh, this statistic is closer to 65%.

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Can I switch estate agents?

Deciding to put your house on the market is an exciting step and takes careful planning and consideration.  However, the process is all too often a stressful and frustrating one when things don’t go to plan.

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Rettie & Co. appointed to support delivery of 1,000 affordable homes in Scotland by Places for People’s real estate fund

Rettie & Co. has been appointed to identify suitable Mid Market Rent investment opportunities, builds on firm’s BTR and MMR expertise.

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Rettie & Co. Winners: Best Supporting Organisation of the Year 2018

We are delighted to have won an award for the Best Supporting Organisation for the year 2018. It has been awarded by Homes for Scotland, an organisation that recognises and rewards the best in class in housebuilding across Scotland.

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Development Team | Graduate Programme

Applications are now open for our Development Team graduate programme. We are currently recruiting for a graduate to begin and develop their career in our Development team. This is a great opportunity to join our highly experienced Development team that specialises UK and overseas Residential Capital Markets, Development Services, Housing Investment and House Building.

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Urgent demand for Festival & Short Let Properties in Edinburgh

The countdown to Edinburgh Festival 2018 has begun with first show bookings available online from February and thousands of visitors already looking for short-term accommodation over the summer. We are observing an increasing demand for city-centre properties, so if you are lucky to own one and are looking to rent it out short-term, there is no better time to start thinking ahead to make sure you secure a full month booking.

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Hazel Sharp Webb on the BTR Forum Scotland

As always, the Forum was well attended by agents, solicitors and even government agencies and policy makers, although there were relatively few developers or prospective investors, and the banks were notable by their absence.

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Post Election Nuggets – Curtice, the Queen and the under 35’s

Well done again John Curtice. Yet again, we could all have gone to bed at 10pm when the nation’s favourite psephologist correctly called the result before any of the 35 million or so votes were even counted.

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Open House Weekend | 29th & 30th April

We are delighted to announce that a number of properties we are currently marketing in the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland will be available for open viewings during our Open House Weekend Event between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2017.

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Rettie & Co. advises on Scotland's biggest ever build to rent deal

Rettie & Co. has advised Moda Living on Scotland’s biggest build to rent deal and one of the biggest post-Brexit housing transactions in the UK.

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Rettie & Co. Act for the University of Edinburgh in Acquisition of Quartermile’s Surgical Hospital Building

Rettie & Co. are pleased to announce the acquisition of the former Surgical Building at the Quartermile development, Edinburgh. The Category A-listed 120,000 sq.ft Surgical Hospital building (known as Q1) has been acquired from Quartermile Developments Limited.

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Newton Mearns Office Now Open

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office in the southside of Glasgow.

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Time to Buy at Gleneagles

Last week it was announced that the multinational drinks company Diageo had served it’s final round at the Gleneagles Hotel as it handed the reigns over to new owners Ennismore, a private investment company who purchased the institution for £150m.

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Rettie Strengthens It’s Team with Key Appointment in the West

Rettie & Co. is delighted to confirm the appointment of James Durward, one of Scotland’s most experienced and successful estate agents, to further enhance the team at Rettie Bearsden.

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Development Services Deal Highlights

Rettie & Co.’s Development Services Team had a busy 2014 and have been proudly shortlisted as Finalists in the ‘Best Partnership in Affordable Housing Delivery’ category at the Homes for Scotland Awards being held on Friday 15th May. You can view some of our more notable structured finance, land, development, residential investment, student housing and research & consultancy deals her

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Rettie & Co. join First Minister in Dumfries to mark the completion of new National Housing Trust development

Sixty nine new below market rent homes are now available in Dumfries thanks to the National Housing Trust (NHT), an initiative developed by the Scottish Government based on work by Rettie & Co., to increase the supply of affordable homes.

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Edinburgh St James hotel and residential investment opportunities launched

TIAA Henderson Real Estate (TH Real Estate) has confirmed that investment opportunities for the hotel and residential aspects of its £850m Edinburgh St James development are now being proactively marketed.

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Introducing OnTheMarket.com

Rettie & Co. are among the vast majority of Scottish agents to list all of its properties on the new major property search portal OnTheMarket.com.

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Ground-Breaking Deal by Rettie & Co.’s Structured Finance Team

A ceremony this morning attended by the Scottish Housing Minister Margaret Burgess, marked the completion of the largest National Housing Trust project yet undertaken in Scotland.

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Exciting opportunities for property development near golf courses

As we previously presented, properties near golf courses have become increasingly sought after especially with The Open Championships just around the corner. And now, there are also new build opportunities located near golf courses for us to share with you. Check out our range of prospects for property development near golf courses and unleash your creative side, designing the home you’ve always dreamed of.

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RETTIE & CO. STAFF PROMOTIONS

Rettie & Co., one of Scotland’s largest independent Estate Agencies announced that Nick Watson and Max Mills are to be promoted to Directors from 1 May 2014.

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Housing market cycle - Where are we now?

In Scotland, real house prices, despite the peaks and troughs, have grown by around 2% per annum since 1974.

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Salamander Place – Finalists in Homes for Scotland Awards 2013

Salamander Place has been selected as a Finalist for ‘Best Partnership in Affordable Housing Delivery‘ in the Homes for Scotland Awards 2013. Following another record number of entries, the shortlist for Homes for Scotland’s 2013 awards has been announced.

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S1 Homes new development - Ellersly Road, Murrayfield

After winning the 'Small Housebuilder of the Year' category at the Scottish Home Awards, S1 Developments have had a highly successful 2012.

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The sale of JK Rowling’s former Edinburgh home

As a company familiar with the sale of large, high-profile and high-end properties, we expected this one to be no different – an Edinburgh mansion in one of the best locations in Edinburgh.

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Student Housing Site sold for over £3m at Lochrin Place, Tollcross, Edinburgh

Leading Scottish house builder Mactaggart & Mickel Group have concluded the sale of part of their 0.8 hectare (1.98 acres) site at Lochrin Place, to the west of Tollcross, Edinburgh. Part of the site has been sold to Knightsbridge Student Housing Ltd (KSHL) and benefits from Detailed Planning Consent for 240 student bedrooms together with 3 commercial units. KSHL paid over £3m for the site.

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Rettie & Co innovate to enable construction at Salamander Place

In an environment of low New Homes starts and completions, emerging alternative development funding initiatives are providing some good news stories. Working in close conjunction with The Scottish Futures Trust, City of Edinburgh Council and The Scottish Government, Rettie & Co. acted on behalf of Teague Homes and successfully coordinated a transaction which has enabled construction of 145 Affordable Housing properties at Salamander Place, Leith.

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TENANT FEES – WHAT ARE THEY FOR?

As the discussion about tenant agency fees rumbles on, a leading Edinburgh Agent points out that tenants can in fact benefit by paying for a lettings service, however they need to be aware of how to find value for their money.

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Former Edinburgh Fruitmarket site to house 380 new homes

A groundbreaking new property initiative is to result in the creation of 380 new homes for rent on the former site of Edinburgh's Fruitmarket.

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