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 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...

BTR Forum Scotland 2019
9 Oct 2019

We are delighted to share our updated BTR briefing, hard copy has been made avaiable to all delegates of the BTR Forum Scotland.

Private Investor Briefing | Autumn 2019
1 Oct 2019

KEY FINDINGS: The macroeconomic and political uncertainty is resulting in some limited hesitance in the market, however, demand across the market remains robust due to strong underlying fundamentals.

The Value of Residential Development
19 Sep 2019

Homes for Scotland commissioned Rettie to review the current literature on the value of development and the cost of restricted land supply in Scotland.

Build to Rent in Scotland: Pipeline leaps to more than 7,000 homes
22 Aug 2019

The number of Build to Rent (BTR) homes built or in the pipeline in Scotland has now increased to over 7,200. Read more in our latest BTR Briefing.

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.

Edinburgh & Glasgow property markets outperform the national average
31 Jul 2019

Scotland continues to enjoy growth in house prices and rental demand, but what are the causes behind this growth? Karen Turner, Director of Lettings, presents us with some insightful commentary on the property market.

Edinburgh can profit from getting the Airbnb effect under control
30 Jul 2019

Short holiday lets can bring cash to the city without making locals' lives hell, writes Dr John Boyle

New housing numbers rising but is it enough or sustainable? | New Homes Bulletin Summer 2019
10 Jul 2019

2018 saw the highest number of new housing completions in Scotland post-recession, climbing to over 20,000 units. Delivery has been helped by programmes such as the Building Scotland Fund.

The changing face of Scotland's Rental Sector | Lettings Bulletin Summer 2019
2 Jul 2019

Labour tables the Proposed Fair Rents Bill to reinvigorate the case for rent controls. Build to Rent gains pace in Edinburgh as the "future of the sector" gathers momentum. The rental sector is becoming homes to a widening range of age groups as number of over 55 renting now 12% of PRS households.