The Rettie Blog

A Guide to Decluttering Your Home … As we approach the start of 2024, it’s the perfect time to embark on a journey to create a clutter-free and organised living space. Decluttering your home not only brings a sense of order but also paves the way for new beginnings.

As we approach Christmas, the air is filled with the sweet scent of holiday anticipation. However, for many, the joy of Christmas can be overshadowed by the stress of hectic preparations, last-minute shopping, and the pressure to create the perfect celebration. Amid the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to lose sight of the true spirit of the season.

A warm welcome to Prestige Scotland, a property lifestyle magazine celebrating luxury living. Within each edition, we will shine the spotlight on all things stylish in Scotland, bringing you the very best in property, culture, motoring and much more.

Discover the hidden gems of Glasgow's West End, including vibrant communities like Finnieston, Yorkhill, Park, and Garnethill, each offering a unique blend of culture, convenience, and lifestyle. From central hubs to artistic enclaves, this article highlights the diverse property landscape and attractions in the G3 postcode area, making it an appealing choice for investors and home seekers alike.

The roof on your home is important. This may seem like the understatement of the year, but for those of us living in Edinburgh's historic tenements, it is easy to forget your responsibility towards your roof.

The City of Edinburgh is already feeling the effects of climate change. Increasing levels of rainfall, higher wind speeds, and more extreme and unpredictable weather events pose a number of very real threats to historic buildings. Decaying stonework, mould growth, metal corrosion, and ground instability all affect a building's ability to withstand the effects of climate change, but simple steps such as clearing gutters and renewing paintwork can significantly improve the health of your property.

Familiar place names often evoke a slideshow of landmarks in the mind's eye, coupled with sensory memories of living or visiting a place.

I have sold homes in EH4 for over a decade and have always been enamoured of the area's charm and wonderful neighbourhoods with tight-knit communities. It is a diverse postcode that has hustle and bustle around Stockbridge and Dean Village and then fantastic family homes with a wee village feel around Davidson Mains, Blackhall, and Ravelston.

Before the West End was cool, it was all about the Southside, and now it's making a comeback! In 2017 Shawlands was named in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in Scotland, and it's popularity has gone from strength to strength since.

A warm welcome to Prestige Scotland, a property lifestyle magazine celebrating luxury living. Within each edition, we will shine the spotlight on all things stylish in Scotland, bringing you the very best in property, culture, motoring and much more.

Kelli from KM property styling is here to help give you, as a home owner, top tips on how to get your property photography ready, so that you can maximise it's sales or letting potential. Watch the video below to walk through our top tips with Kelli!

Throughout December, the Rettie teams have once again been taking part in our 31 Days of Rettie Christmas campaign, a chance to look back on the year, share festive tips and traditions and do our bit for charity. Here’s some of our highlights from the month!