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

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

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.

A decade of growth for the Scottish rental market | Lettings Bulletin 2019
5 Mar 2019

We are delighted to release our latest Lettings Bulletin, courtesy of the Rettie research team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research department.

Rise in ADS levels provides further threat to Scottish BTL sector | Lettings Bulletin
21 Dec 2018

The rise in ADS to 4% in Scotland provides those purchasing BTL property with a higher tax demand from early next year. Read our latest Lettings Bulletin released by the Rettie research team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research team.

Traditional BTL under pressure | Lettings Bulletin
21 Sep 2018

The latest of our lettings bulletins has been released. The findings have come from our carefully researched data courtesy of the Rettie Research Team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research department.

Scottish Housing Market Spring 2018 | Lettings Bulletin
21 May 2018

The latest of our lettings bulletins has been released. The findings have come from our carefully researched data courtesy of the Rettie Research Team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research department.

Scottish Housing Market 2018 | Lettings Bulletin
22 Feb 2018

The latest of our lettings bulletins has been released. The findings have come from our carefully researched data courtesy of the Rettie Research Team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research department

Clouds with Silver Linings as the New Scottish Private Residential Tenancy Starts
21 Dec 2017

The latest Market Briefing has been released. The findings have come from our carefully researched data courtesy of the Rettie Research Team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research department.

Rent Pressure Zones for Edinburgh? | Letting Bulletin
8 Aug 2017

The latest of our lettings bulletins has been released. The findings have come from our carefully researched data courtesy of the Rettie Research Team, Scotland's largest dedicated property research department.