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

New Homes Market Review: Rebuilding After Lockdown | Autumn/Winter 2020
10 Dec 2020

We proactively continued our engagement with our client database during lockdown to keep them informed of opportunities that would be coming to the market once restrictions were lifted. We have also taken active steps to allow potential buyers to view new build properties in a safe and compliant way. These steps have resulted in a strong return in new build sales since the market reopened in July.

Newcastle Housing Market: Rebuilding After Lockdown
4 Dec 2020

The secession of trading during the usually busy Spring months, due to Government restrictions, led to an unseasonally buoyant Summer market which persisted into the Autumn. With time to reflect on life and housing needs earlier in the year, it has been families looking to make changes to lifestyle and living arrangements which have been a key component of the post-lockdown market.

Kirkintilloch Housing Market: Rebuilding After Lockdown
3 Dec 2020

The lifting of lockdown has seen a jump in enquiries from Glasgow based buyers looking to move out of the city and considering multiple locations within the commuter hinterland where they are weighing up lifestyle, housing quality and value, and accessibility. Ever popular, Kirkintilloch & Lenzie has long been a popular choice...

Berwick Housing Market: Rebuilding After Lockdown | Autumn/Winter 2020 Briefing
2 Dec 2020

The rise of home working has led many families to now seriously consider moving further from town to gain the outdoors lifestyle and greater living space that previously seemed out of reach. With its hills and woodlands, and accessibility via road and rail, the lure of the Scottish Borders has never been stronger for many buyers.

Newton Mearns Housing Market: Rebuilding After Lockdown
26 Nov 2020

We have seen a surge in activity since the lockdown restrictions were lifted in the Summer and this has continued throughout the Autumn market. Demand has been strongest from buyers looking to upsize for space to work from home and for outside space for children.

Shawlands Housing Market: Rebuilding After Lockdown
26 Nov 2020

With its open green spaces and quality housing, the Southside of Glasgow has seen a surge in demand from families looking for more space or a better quality of life. Strong demand has meant that, when competitive closing dates are set, we have seen strong premiums achieved above Home Report so far this year.

Scottish Borders Housing Market: Rebuilding After Lockdown | Autumn/Winter 2020 Briefing
25 Nov 2020

The rise of home working has led many families to now seriously consider moving further from town to gain the outdoors lifestyle and greater living space that previously seemed out of reach.

Edinburgh Housing Market: Rebuilding After Lockdown
25 Nov 2020

Scotland's Capital has traditionally been seen as a safe haven for investment in times of economic uncertainty due to its diversified economy, as a home of learning, politics, finance, and science. Under Covid-19 we have seen a strong spike in demand for high quality prime homes in the city...

Glasgow West End Housing Sales Market Review
25 Nov 2020

After lockdown restrictions were lifted we have seen an unprecedented level of market demand. With limited housing supply in the market, sellers have enjoyed highly competitive closing dates with values over home report being consistently achieved. Despite the high levels of activity there remains a strong appetite in the market.

Glasgow City Centre Housing Sales Market Review
24 Nov 2020

Glasgow City Centre has seen a sharp increase in activity since the lockdown restrictions were lifted with the greatest demand being concentrated in prime locations and properties.

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...