The Rettie Blog

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ever wondered what £750,000 could buy you across Scotland? Have a look at some of the stunning properties available through Rettie.

Rettie, 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. Both Max and Nick joined the firm as Graduates and have now been working for nine and fifteen years respectively supporting the Company’s tradition of developing talent from within.

Following on from our most popular post: Scottish Castles for sale, our research team have gathered information and data on a number of Scottish castles to create an eye-opening infographic that tells a story of Scotland’s rich collection of castles. Each castle carries a long and compelling history with the oldest dating back to the 12th Century.

This week we take a look at a number of exceptional country homes for sale in Scotland. Living in the country is a popular lifestyle choice. Many seek the quiet and tranquility of country life over the hustle and bustle of city living.