Rettie's private sector property research team provides thorough and bespoke analysis, based on reliable and up-to-date information, led by Dr John Boyle, who has over 15 years of experience as a property economist. Our researchers provide the very best market intelligence and work across a broad range of projects locally and nationally.

Our Property Market Research Articles

Scottish Housing Market Rebuilds After Collapse in Spring
19 Nov 2020

As we move into the end of 2020, analysis by Rettie has highlighted the significant impacts to the Scottish housing market of the Covid-19 pandemic and how the market has recovered after a collapse following lockdown in the Spring.

Bearsden & Milngavie Housing Sales Market Review
19 Nov 2020

Bearsden & Milngavie have long been the go-to destinations for families looking for a high quality of life, open space, good schooling and fantastic amenities. As a result of the lockdown, these qualities have become even more desirable...

Scottish Housing Market Review | Autumn 2019
20 Nov 2019

The Scottish housing market in 2019 has felt the headwinds of political uncertainty. While house price growth has continued, in many areas it has been marginal, with some areas reporting small year-on-year falls. However...

Edinburgh Market Review | Autumn 2019
20 Nov 2019

While there are some signs of the Edinburgh market taking a pause for breath this year, core locations and demand levels remain comparatively robust and the market outlook confident.

Glasgow Market Review | Autumn 2019
20 Nov 2019

2019 has been an exciting year for Glasgow, with a number of high-profile employment and development announcements being made regarding the City Centre. This economic confidence in Glasgow has been reflected in the city's housing market, with consistent price growth and sales activity characterising the recent market...

Mixed signs for Scottish sales market as Brexit looms | Sales Bulletin Summer 2019
13 Aug 2019

With the UK due to leave the EU on 31st October, there are somewhat contradictory signals on how this is affecting the housing market. Click to read our Sales Bulletin.

GLASGOW MARKET REVIEW | SPRING 2019
25 Apr 2019

It is an exciting time for Glasgow. Recent announcements by the likes of Barclays, Drum and MODA have all confirmed major investment in the City Centre, including the first wave of Build to Rent in the city.

EDINBURGH MARKET REVIEW | SPRING 2019
24 Apr 2019

When reading the national news headlines, it would be easy to presume that the housing market was weakening on the back of Brexit uncertainty and recessionary fears. However, while there is lacklustre activity and negative sentiment emerging from other locations in the UK, Edinburgh's housing market is remaining comparatively positive...

£1m+ sales in Scotland beat the Brexit effect | Market Briefing 2018
28 Feb 2019

With Brexit dominating the headlines, and being blamed for weakening housing market sentiment nationally, the Scottish £1m+ market was contrarian in 2018, reporting a 25% increase in activity and recording the highest level of activity in a decade.

Edinburgh Market Review | Autumn 2018
14 Nov 2018

We are delighted to release our Edinburgh Market Review, courtesy of the Rettie research team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research team.

Scottish Residential Market Review | Autumn 2018
14 Nov 2018

We are delighted to release our Scottish Residential Market Review, courtesy of the Rettie research team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research team.

Glasgow Market Review | Autumn 2018
14 Nov 2018

We are delighted to release our Glasgow Market Review, courtesy of the Rettie research team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research team.