The Rettie Blog

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.

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

If you have not ventured into the Merchant City for a while or in fact never visited the City Centre of Glasgow, you might be surprised to find out how cosmopolitan a city it has grown to be.

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

We are delighted to announce that Sandy Gilmour MRICS has joined Rettie 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.

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.

Andrew Smith is Director of Country House Sales and leads Rettie'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.

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

Rettie 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.

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.

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.

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.