Welcome to the Rettie Blog, your go-to destination for all things property-related. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a first-time homebuyer, or simply a property enthusiast, our blog is here to provide you with insightful tips, market trends, and expert advice to help you navigate this exciting world. Join us as we explore the latest property hotspots, share DIY home improvement ideas, and offer valuable insights to make informed decisions in the ever-evolving property market.

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Rettie and Canopy to Trial Deposit-Free Renting in Scotland for the First Time
10 Oct 2018

Rettie 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%.

homes in rural locations only an arms length from the city
18 Jul 2018

Prices from £475,000 … 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.

Rettie Appointed to Support Delivery of 1,000 Affordable Homes in Scotland by Places for People's Real Estate Fund
11 Jul 2018

PfP Capital targeting a total fund size of £150m … Rettie appointed to identify suitable Mid Market Rent investment opportunities, builds on firm’s BTR and MMR expertise … Matthew Benson:

RETTIE WINNERS: BEST SUPPORTING ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR 2018
25 May 2018

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. The award recognises:

Farewell Historic Castle
15 Feb 2018

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.

post election nuggest curtice queen 35s
9 Jun 2017

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. You did half expect a noose to emerge from the gantry he stood on as the night wore on, but he was steadfast in his prediction and, eerily, prescient.

Property of the week 10
25 Nov 2016

35 Inverleith Row, Edinburgh … Offers over £1,750,000 … A fine double fronted Victorian house on one of the capital's most cherished streets. The property, with 6,000 sq ft of living space, has five reception rooms, seven bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Newton Mearns Office Now Open
21 Sep 2015

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office in the southside of Glasgow. Located at 116 Ayr Road in Newton Mearns, the new office is our fourth in the West of Scotland. Led by Harvey Rosenthal and Alison Anderson, the team is supported by Holly Martin and Lynn Hickman, all of whom have expert knowledge of the local market.

Properties Sale Gleneagles
7 Jul 2015

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. With new owners brings new investment and a good time to buy within the spectacular grounds of Gleneagles.

Development Services Deal Highlights
23 Feb 2015

Development Services Team – innovative solutions for the Scottish residential market. Rettie’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.

scotlands finest homes
6 Feb 2015

At Rettie we sell some of Scotland’s 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, Scotland’s Finest Homes.

Ground-Breaking Deal by Rettie's Structured Finance Team
6 Aug 2014

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. 145 apartments at Sailmaker Place, Edinburgh, all with underground parking and let at affordable rents, were officially completed today.