The Rettie Blog

The New Year often brings a fresh start, and for many people, that means a change of home. If you're considering letting your property in the New Year, getting prepared ahead of time can make the process much smoother and ensure your home is ready to make the best possible impression when it reaches the market.

Owning a second home in Edinburgh gives you the freedom to enjoy the city whenever it suits you. But what happens to the property when you’re not there?

I recently had the pleasure of joining Material Source for a roundtable discussion exploring the future of Glasgow city centre and what needs to happen to help it realise its full potential.

What does Edinburgh look like through the eyes of a child, and what can their perspective teach us about creating a better city for everyone? This October, our Edinburgh team were proud to sponsor Edinburgh Through a Child’s Lens, a city-wide project led by Simpson Studio exploring how Edinburgh could become one of the best cities in the world for children.

A new community is taking shape at St Andrews West in iconic St Andrews. Find out more about what residents’ experiences of the completed first phase tell us about the design, connections and neighbourhood, with details on what buyers can expect from the new homes coming forward in the next phase, Braeburn.

Helensburgh continues to attract buyers from across Scotland, the UK and further afield. With its stunning coastal setting, excellent transport links and desirable lifestyle, demand for homes in the area remains strong

The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 came into force on 6 October.

At Rettie, we love celebrating the people, businesses and passions that make our communities thrive. In the latest episode of Made Possible by Rettie, we meet Craig, founder of Grantley Garden Services, whose love of gardening has grown into a successful business helping homeowners transform and maintain their outdoor spaces.

The best family homes rarely stand still. They grow and change over time, adapting to the people who live within them while holding on to the memories they've already made. Kilkerran is a perfect example.

Have you spotted the latest edition of Market & home?

Significant changes are on the horizon for owners of long-term empty properties in Edinburgh. From 1 January 2027, the City of Edinburgh Council will introduce a substantial increase to the Council Tax premium applied to qualifying empty homes, creating a significant additional cost for many property owners. If you own a property that is vacant for part or all of the year, it's important to understand how these changes may affect you and what options are available to reduce their impact.

As we move into autumn, many homeowners are returning from the summer and beginning to focus on the months ahead. While it's easy to put mortgage planning on the back burner, this year's market presents a compelling reason not to.