The Rettie Blog

Following an exciting Scottish Open last week at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian, The Open Championship returns this week to the home of Golf in St Andrews for its 150th year. In celebration of this momentous anniversary and inspired by the event, in this blog we look at some of the properties just a swing away from some of Scotland's most beautiful golf courses.

The annual Wimbledon Tennis Championships have returned to the grass courts this week, and with all eyes on the action at this favourite summer sporting event, why not take to the courts yourselves to get in the spirit. In this blog we serve up some of our properties complete with their very own private tennis court. What better way to perfect your serve or topspin forehand than with your own court to practice on?

We are very pleased to announce that Canopy & Zero Deposit have announced a collaboration to provide deposit replacement to its agent community, starting with Rettie At Rettie we already use Canopy's RentPassport, and will now be adding Zero Deposit's deposit replacement alternative.

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.

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.

Looking for an inside scoop on what to do this summer in Newcastle upon Tyne? There are a selection of events and activities our Newcastle Team have pulled together for you listed below, from Festivals, to Outdoor Cinemas... to assist you, your friends and family in having a fabulous summer in 2022. The Hoppings, Europe's Largest Funfair is back for 2022!

Vanessa Rettie, Associate Director at Rettie Short Lets, shares her favourite haunts in Edinburgh, the 'Festival City'.

Taking out protection cover and putting the policy into trust can help you protect the financial future of your family and provide them with security and peace of mind. It can mean the right people will benefit from your policy at the right time. Putting your policy in trust can be done for no extra cost.

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.

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...

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.