The Rettie Blog

I attended the PropertyMark One event at the Ovo Arena Wembley in London last week and was on the sales agency panel to discuss how the market was performing. PropertyMark is the leading membership body for property agents across the UK and, with well over 1,000 attendees, it is the biggest single day event for property agents in the country.

For anyone wishing to buy a residential property in Scotland, we have created a short guide to help you understand the process. Conveyancing solicitors are often involved early in the process which helps to ensure both the buyer and seller are protected during the sale and to ensure both parties receive impartial advice.

Rettie were named Associate Member of the Year at the recent Homes for Scotland Annual Awards. Homes for Scotland is the membership and representative body of the residential development sector in Scotland. This award recognised Rettie’s work in supporting the building industry in Scotland over the past year and particularly emphasised:

Today, 1st June 2023, Tenants' Rights Minister, Patrick Harvie, has confirmed proposals to keep the Cost of Living (Tenants Protection) Act measures in place until March 2024. This means the current rent cap will be extended for a final 6 months until March 2024.

The Rettie Farms & Estates team are proud to bring East Mains Farm to the market. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an extensive range of commercial and agricultural buildings, a cottage, and a parcel of prime arable farmland. The farm, standing at around 119.63 acres, is based in Ormiston, Tranent and is available as a whole or two lots.

Project Seville: Rettie Sells 76-Unit Residential Investment Portfolio … Rettie’s Investment Team headed by Sandy Gilmour are delighted to announce the sale of a 76-unit residential portfolio providing a stabilised income stream. Rettie acted on behalf of Picture Living Investments.

Rettie have advised on the successful acquisition of Vista Park, a £41m Single Family Build-to-Rent development located the east end of Glasgow. The project which comprises 156-units will regenerate 6.5-hectares of brownfield land and deliver a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom homes.

Are you planning to buy or sell a property this spring? Then you need to be mortgage ready! Getting your finances in order, assessing your budget, and seeking independent mortgage advice can help you make informed decisions and find the right mortgage for your needs. That's why we've put together a helpful blog post that explains why being mortgage ready is key in the spring property market.

It's been a successful start to the year so far for the Rettie Newcastle branch! This is following on from a positive 2022, with the team having the privilege of selling some fantastic properties all across the city.

Rettie's Development Services Team have had an exceptionally busy few years and have been involved in some incredibly exciting projects recently. This diverse mix of properties included, hotels, consulates, and former care homes.

Following on from last week's report to the Scottish Parliament regarding The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, Rettie wants to assure our clients that our experienced team is prepared for all eventualities and that we are here to help with any enquiries you may have.

Rettie have appointed Sarah Curtis, formerly of Savills and Strutt & Parker, as Director of New Homes for their growing business