The Rettie Blog

In a rapidly changing financial landscape, landlords are facing an unprecedented challenge: the Bank of England has increased the base interest rate a staggering 14 consecutive times. Gone are the days of sub-2% mortgage rates, making it imperative for landlords to rethink their mortgage strategies.

Discover the hidden gems of Glasgow's West End, including vibrant communities like Finnieston, Yorkhill, Park, and Garnethill, each offering a unique blend of culture, convenience, and lifestyle. From central hubs to artistic enclaves, this article highlights the diverse property landscape and attractions in the G3 postcode area, making it an appealing choice for investors and home seekers alike.

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.

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.

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.

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

I have sold homes in EH4 for over a decade and have always been enamoured of the area's charm and wonderful neighbourhoods with tight-knit communities. It is a diverse postcode that has hustle and bustle around Stockbridge and Dean Village and then fantastic family homes with a wee village feel around Davidson Mains, Blackhall, and Ravelston.

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.

I attended the PropertyMark One event at the Ovo Arena Wembley in London last week and was on the sales agency panel to discuss how the market was performing. PropertyMark is the leading membership body for property agents across the UK and, with well over 1,000 attendees, it is the biggest single day event for property agents in the country.

Rettie has appointed Rob Trotter as Director of New Business for Lettings, joining from DJ Alexander where he spent nearly two decades, most recently as Director of New Business (Scotland), as we look to significantly increase our lettings activity over the next few years. Rettie currently manages over 2,000 rental properties.

For anyone wishing to buy a residential property in Scotland, we have created a short guide to help you understand the process. Conveyancing solicitors are often involved early in the process which helps to ensure both the buyer and seller are protected during the sale and to ensure both parties receive impartial advice.

Rettie were named Associate Member of the Year at the recent Homes for Scotland Annual Awards. Homes for Scotland is the membership and representative body of the residential development sector in Scotland. This award recognised Rettie’s work in supporting the building industry in Scotland over the past year and particularly emphasised: