The Rettie Blog

As we approach the holiday season, it's easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of presents, food, and family gatherings. But amidst the festivities, it’s important to take a step back and think about your family’s future security.

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.

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

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.

Welcome to the Autumn/Winter 2025 edition of Prestige Scotland, where we share with you our latest collection of the very best in luxury living across Scotland. As ever, we’re delighted to showcase a number of beautiful properties from our Sales, Lettings and New Homes teams.

A considered lifestyle choice, not just a change of address. In an era where lifestyle has become just as important as location, the G63 postcode, encompassing picturesque villages including Balfron, Croftamie Drymen, Killearn and the surrounding areas, it offers a compelling alternative to urban living.

When it comes to finding the right home, few factors matter more to families than being in the right school catchment. In Scotland, school catchment areas can significantly influence property values, demand, and long-term investment potential. At Rettie, we’ve seen first-hand how homes within the best-performing school catchments command strong interest.

Rettie has been a key part of the Contini family journey. We have been involved in the sale or purchase of almost all of the family homes over the years.

Glasgow City Centre once again came under the world’s media spotlight with Hollywood film crews closing city streets and causing a buzz of excitement across the city as well as creating traffic mayhem.