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

Autumn Market Briefing 2024
27 Sep 2024

It has not been a balmy summer, but neither has it been a wash-out. The same can be said for the recent performance of the housing market both in Scotland and in the wider UK, which can best be described as ‘a little tepid’.

Coastal Property Prices are Riding a Wave of Popularity
6 Sep 2024

Over the last 12 months, 13 of the top 20 settlements in Scotland (ranked in terms of average house price) were located by the coast. Elie and Earlsferry took the number one spot with an average house price of £869,459. Gullane in East Lothian was second, with an average house price of £504,139, while St Andrews came in third, with prices averaging £490,361.

Scottish Winter Market Briefing 2023
27 Dec 2023

This time last year, the housing market and wider economy had been thrown into turmoil by the UK Government’s Autumn Mini-Budget, with the mortgage payment on the average Scottish house purchase increasing by almost 60%.

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.

NEW HOMES MARKET REVIEW | AUTUMN 2019
20 Nov 2019

The Scottish New Build market is a crucial component of the wider housing market, contributing 10% to 13% of sales across Scotland and in excess of a third of sales in some council areas. Over the past few years, the New Build market has delivered increasing supply, with 2018 recording the highest level of new build sales in a decade.

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.

Mixed results for New Homes market as Brexit looms | New Homes Bulletin Winter 2018/2019
14 Jan 2019

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

Housing supply rises in Scotland but still off target | New Homes Bulletin
9 Nov 2018

The latest of our new homes 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 Summer 2018 | New Homes Bulletin
10 Jul 2018

The latest of our New Homes 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.

Starts and completions edge up in Scotland | New Homes Bulletin Spring 2018
10 May 2018

The latest of our New Homes 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.

Can the New Planning Bill Help Scotland to Deliver More New Homes? | New Homes Bulletin
13 Dec 2017

The latest of our sales 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.

Affordable housing approvals leap but overall new build market remains stalled | New Homes Bulletin
11 Jul 2017

The latest of our New Homes 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.