The Rettie Blog

There’s nowhere quite like Scotland at Christmas. From twinkling market stalls to crisp winter walks and cosy village streets, the country transforms into a festive postcard, complete with mulled wine, roaring fires, and that unmistakable Scottish charm.

The Glasgow City property market, like all markets is subject to wider events and influences, most recently landlord tax and regulation changes, general lifestyle trends and this year, many businesses implementing ‘return to office’ mandates for their staff.

December is nearly here, and that means it’s time once again for our annual 31 Days of Rettie campaign - a month-long celebration of the year gone by, our communities, and the festive season.

Edinburgh’s short term let (STL) market has undergone dramatic changes over the past two years, with new licencing rules reshaping how landlords operate and tightening safety standards across the sector.

Newton Mearns is a thriving suburban district that many are fortunate to call home.

For over three decades, Rettie has been synonymous with trust, integrity, and results in property. From city centres to rural heartlands, our name is recognised as a mark of quality - a symbol of expertise that clients rely on when it matters most. Our new campaign, “We are local. We are national.

Transform your home with The Roost’s Interior Design and Colour Consultation services. From single-room refreshes to full redesigns and renovations, their expert team offers personalised advice on layouts, lighting, colour palettes, furnishings and décor for an hourly fee.

At Rettie Glasgow City, we were recently instructed to sell a fantastic family home in Stepps - a traditional detached cottage that has been fully modernised and extended to create a new-build-style family home spanning an impressive 2,928 sq ft. With nine highly flexible rooms, it offers the perfect blend of character and contemporary living.

Edinburgh’s western corridor is transforming. Once known primarily for its business parks, this area is rapidly evolving into one of the city’s most dynamic mixed-use destinations, and at its heart lies The New Village at Edinburgh Park, a landmark new residential quarter by S1 Developments within the wider masterplan by Parabola.

The future is approaching - and it's digital. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will start rolling out from April next year. It’s likely to change how you keep records and submit your tax returns.

In the midst of ongoing debates about rental reform in England, there’s a strong argument for looking north to Scotland for inspiration. Since 2018, Scotland has operated under a fully regulated rental sector that offers not just clarity for landlords and agents, but peace of mind for tenants.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s move to modernise the UK’s tax system. Already in place for VAT-registered businesses, it’s now being rolled out to Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). This will directly affect landlords with rental income. Even though Scotland has devolved income tax bands and rates, the MTD rules apply UK-wide.