The Rettie Blog

Edinburgh World Heritage is an independent charity, who exist to proactively and meaningfully protect the city’s beautiful cultural heritage, and the outstanding work of craft and tradespeople before us, for the benefit of current and future generations.

Established estate agency firm, Rettie, have appointed Neil Cunningham, formerly of Knight Frank and Foxtons, as the Commercial Director for their growing business. This senior level appointment to the executive team has been made to support Rettie with their ambitious growth plans.

If you're looking to apply for a mortgage, there are a few things you'll 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.

With the planned rises in energy prices affecting milliions of homes around the country and news that this is unlikley to change any time soon, one of the strongest ways we can protect ourselves is by making our homes more energy effieicent. Did you know that the average EPC rating (the review of a property's energy efficiency) in the UK is D?

Over the course of my 10 years at Rettie, as senior portfolio manager, I often get asked two interconnected questions: why someone should choose Rettie over competitors and why do I like my job. In a nutshell, the answer to both is the same: one point of contact. Generally, that prompts the question of what makes having one point of contact so special.

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.

Rettie 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.

Rettie 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.

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.

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 website was visited by 2.2 million visitors, including 198,000 (9%) international visitors.

Adapting to an ever changing digital landscape is key at Rettie. By using Social media in innovative ways we are able to use our online reach and present the homes of our clients through our platforms. We tailor social media usage for each home, providing expertise alongside experience to receive the strongest reach possible.

New Year, New Letting Agent? If you are thinking about switching agents or are worried about common mistakes to make as a landlord, let us help you along the way. At Rettie we have all the letting services you need, all in one place to ensure a smooth and stress free letting process.