The Rettie Blog

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.

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.

At Rettie, we don’t just facilitate property sales, we witness the beginning of new stories. Our next chapter series celebrates what happens after the sale, and today, we're thrilled to share the inspiring journey of The Dundonald in Culross.

Rettie Featured in The Scotsman: Leading the Conversation on Scotland’s Housing Market Rettie is proud to see its senior team shaping the future of Scotland’s property sector through expert insights featured in The Scotsman. Covering international interest in Scottish homes, revitalising long-term empty properties, and navigating a resilient housing market, these thought leadership articles showcase Rettie’s role in driving forward-looking solutions. Key highlights include Alan Cumming on rising demand from American buyers, Rob Trotter on unlocking potential in the private rented sector, and Max Mills on market stability through professionalism. Discover how Rettie is influencing Scotland’s housing landscape.

Imagine waking up in a turreted bedroom, sunlight streaming through stained glass, and stepping out onto grounds once walked by knights and nobles. For many, this sounds like a fairy-tale, but in Scotland, it's more attainable than you'd think.

Tucked into the graceful arc of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic Georgian crescents, 23/6 Royal Crescent offers a rare opportunity to live within the city’s architectural heritage.

Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic New Town, 6 Albany Street stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of classical architecture and contemporary design.