The Rettie Blog

If you're feeling the pinch as a landlord in the current climate, and you're worried about the upcoming changes in EPC legislation, don't panic, we're here to help. Interest rates are changing at their quickest pace seen in over a decade. If you are within 6 months to the end of your current deal then act now, as remortgaging could help to ease the pressure.

Have you seen our latest news? Rettie Lettings are now live on Instagram! Leading Scottish letting agency offering a comprehensive range of services for landlords & tenants. You can follow us here to keep up to date on new launches, competitions and more!

The UKAA, the membership organisation for the UK Build to Rent (BTR) sector is urging newly elected Scottish Councils to embrace investment in build to rent and co-living to help address the current housing crisis, addressing nationwide shortages of rental stock and providing additional housing supply to help meet housing targets.

A higher standard of service comes as a standard at Rettie Lettings, and that starts with a named person who looks after everything from letting to maintaining your property. Whether you are a first time landlord, or have a portfolio of properties, allow us to take care of you. We have all the letting services you need, all in one place. Did you know...

Spring into a New Agent! If you are considering renting out your property, or switching agents, now is a great time to do so.

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.

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.

As The Fringe Festival returns to Edinburgh in 2022, running from 5th to 29th August, it's looking hopeful that performances will return to the stage for the events' 75th anniversary year. Already, we are experiencing strong demand from industry professionals and production companies for accommodation over the Festival period.

COP 26 will see over 100 leaders from across the world arrive in Glasgow as part of an international effort to curb the impact of climate change and cool the heating temperature of the planet.

While there has been much future gazing over the long-term outlook for different property classes - with questions over the viability of the high street, office space requirement, and growing interest in conversion to residential - there have been more pressing short-term practicalities to address as lockdown has lifted.

Our Rettie Lettings team is very multi-national, and we are proud to be able to support our customers with several different languages within the team. Our team of multi-lingual specialists can use their language skills to help make residents feel comfortable and make their moves effortless and quick.

Staying at home in the UK for our breaks will be on the cards for most of us this year. There is no greater place to visit than Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.