The Rettie Blog

As one of the most trusted and well-respected names in property, earlier this year we launched Rettie Financial Services. Offering expert advice on mortgages, personal protection, and insurance, our team will work with you to find the product and deal that is right for you and your requirements.

Margaret Falconer, Receptionist in our Edinburgh Lettings team shares her favourite spots in Bruntsfield, Barnton and Cammo! Bruntsfield … Ruby Shoes – Always tempting - cool Danish clothing brands and stylish footwear, trainers and accessories. Biscuit – another cool boutique with interesting brands and unusual gifts.

Border Union Show, Friday 29th & Saturday 30th July 2022 … Rettie are thrilled to be exhibiting at the Border Union Show on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th July. If you are visiting on the day, do come along to the Rettie stand (Block 1, Stand 19) for a refreshment and a chat about the local property market.

Many of us will know someone who has died or suffered a critical illness, which can have devastating effects on those around them. Whilst our lives may be going well, none of us know what is around the next corner, but it is at this point that plans should be made, so should something go wrong, you are protected, and your finances do not become a problem. For most people, their mortgage is their largest financial commitment, and should the worst happen, it would be good to know that your mortgage payments will be maintained, or that your mortgage would be paid off.

Spring/Summer 2022 … A warm welcome to Prestige Scotland, a property lifestyle magazine celebrating luxury living. Rettie were invited to feature a number of unique properties from our Residential, New Homes, and Lettings teams, highlighting the very best that Scotland has to offer.

At Rettie we ensure we make your property highly visible to potential buyers and renters. In the days before the rise of digital exposure we did this by advertising available properties in the newspapers, but today, in 2022, the focus is firmly on building a good strong online campaign.

The Scottish Build to Rent sector is continuing to grow, find out how Rettie are involved.

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 youre looking to apply for a mortgage, theres a few things youll 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?

Have you seen our latest news? Rettie Newcastle are now live on Instagram! Bringing to your social media feed our favoruite homes throughout Newcastle and the North East. You can check out our profile here @rettie_newcastle … Follow us to keep updated on our property features!