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Property taxes in Scotland raised almost £640m over the past twelve months, according to analysis of the latest statistics by agency...

The Housing Scotland Bill must be changed to reflect reality. Following a recent report by the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) which...

Annual house price growth remained at 2.7% ahead of the general election in June and was up just 0.5% on a...

The three months of May-July provide welcome news for both active buyers and sellers, and those thinking of buying or selling...

The Scottish housing market is proving remarkably stable according to figures from the Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre. The average selling price of...

While housing is a devolved matter, ESPC hopes that the promises made by Labour in the recent general election might help...

Homeowners in ESPC’s core territories (Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders) are not aware of the full extent of the...

A former eXp UK agent, described as a top performer, has joined upmarket self-employed rival Moveli. Jason Scott, who has also previously...

The average price of detached homes in Edinburgh has risen by almost £1,500 a week according to analysis of the latest...

Amid the frenetic news agenda of recent weeks, a story broke that may have easily passed you by. It revealed how tenant...

Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £623m over the last twelve months according to analysis of the latest statistics by a leading...

High property taxes in Scotland may eventually deter buyers, one of the country’s major agents has warned. Analysis by DJ Alexander has...

Scottish housebuilding needs to return to the completion numbers from 25 years ago according to analysis of the latest official statistics...

It’s more than 100 days since global real estate tech giants CoStar Group acquired struggling property portal, OnTheMarket. If you cast your...

The Propertymark Trust has launched Prop X, its first-ever fundraising event, scheduled for Birmingham in September.  A statement from the trade body...

Detached homes in Wales are the slowest property types to sell across the UK and take an average of 92 days...

ESPC has relaunched its SPC Property Practice certification, a unique accreditation course for solicitor estate agents. Developed with The Law Society of...

When we talk in general terms about the UK housing market, we tend to draw a picture of generality. Facts and figures...

Stress tests are a valuable tool for measuring resilience and the Scottish residential property market was put through a fairly gruelling...

North Berwick in East Lothian, has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of...

The CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC shares why a discerning pricing strategy can improve the prospects of your property...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry over the past week. If there are charitable endeavours you think...

Industry training platform The Able Agent has launched in Scotland. First to launch is the ABBE Ofqual regulated Level 3 Certificate in...

Buyers in Scotland took advantage of the high levels of competition in the market between November January, research suggests. Analysis by Scottish...

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC Homeowners who are considering moving on to a new property in 2024 are...

Webbers Estate Agents is marking its 100th anniversary this year. The South West-based agent, an exclusive Guild of Property Professionals member in...

The Scottish Government’s Budget has been described as a “missed opportunity.” The update yesterday from Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison, outlined a...

Agents are hoping for further support for the housing market north of the border as the Scottish Government prepares to set...

Scottish property portal ESPC has announced the inaugural graduation of its first qualification, with a 100% pass rate. EPSC revealed that 55...

So Christmas is coming – soon. Traditionally a time for reflection on what’s past and prediction on what’s to come. Last week...

Propertymark has expressed its opposition to Scottish Government plans to increase council tax premiums on second homes. Speaking to the Scottish Parliament’s...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking feedback on two ‘working papers’ that detail its assessment on the use of...

Simon Jackson is Managing Director of SDL Surveying If we look at the latest data, it looks like there is something of...

A lack of understanding and training when it comes to sales is hampering the ability of some agents, an industry podcast...

Irwin Mitchell has expanded its property practice with an investment in Scotland-based law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM). The two firms...

Twenty-minute neighbourhoods, 15-minute cities, low traffic neighbourhoods, walkable neighbourhoods: these concepts are suddenly everywhere. They boil down to a simple idea:...

Portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla need to adapt to keep up with younger generations, agents have said. The latest Agents MVMT...

By Dawson Scott, CTO of Reapit. As the Chief Technology Officer of Reapit, I have always held the view that the privacy,...

Propertymark has written to the Government to ask why attempts to protect leaseholders are being ignored. It comes as the Earl of...

Property taxes collected in Scotland have risen nearly 50 per cent in just two years according to analysis of the latest...

Rightmove and Propertymark have unveiled a two-year partnership to provide agents with the latest local market data and easier access to...

Homeowners selling in Scotland without an estate agent are being reminded that they still need a Home Report. Scottish surveying firm DM...

Hybrid agency brand Nested has entered the Scottish property market with a former Keller Williams (KW) market centre operator at the...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

A major auctioneering service is gearing up for its 10th anniversary and 75th in-room property sale later this week.   Auction House...

It’s not a sentence that I thought I would be writing, but Housing Secretary Michael Gove has indeed finally done something...

When it comes to the usage, and benefits of, providing upfront material information to all those involved in the home buying...

Old Conduit House in Hampstead Village, a beautifully restored Gothic Grade II* Listed 5,054 sqft (470 sqm), six bedroom home, built...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

OnTheMarket has become the first major UK portal to offer a dedicated contact form for Scottish Home Reports. When a property is...

House price growth may be slowing but Sottish agency brand DJ Alexander has revealed that it recorded its highest ever sales...

A black cab may not be the most expected place for lead generation but a London agent has explained how finding...

A year-long pilot of using upfront material Information by conveyancer Thomas Legal and search provider Conveyancing Data Services, a part of...

Cooling house prices are resulting in the average estate agent losing around £441 of per month, research suggests. Hybrid agent Nested has...

A group of Hunters’ franchisees have taken on the brand’s Medway business. Andrew Barker, Rob Stewart, Richard Watts, Andrew Scott and Duncan...

A Propertymark-supported amendment that aimed to bolster support for leaseholders in unsafe buildings failed to gain approval in the House of...

Self-employed agency network eXp UK has passed the 400 agent mark and beyond. The brand has announced that it now has 401...

A controversial change due to be brought about in the proposed Renters’ Reform Bill is the abolition of Section 21 ‘no...

Propertymark has released details of a panel featuring several industry heavyweights at its much anticipated conference in June. Founder of emoov-turned-property-pundit and...

The level of agency stock has almost doubled since last year but repricing is on the rise and sales are taking...

Innes & Mackay has been named the best estate agency in the north of Scotland for the second year in a...

The election of Humza Yousaf as the new leader of the Scottish National Party yesterday was immediately met with concern from...

Hundreds of property professionals from international premium estate agency Fine & Country gathered in London for the brand’s annual conference and...

A promise to sell homes for £1 by Scottish Labour has been labelled as a “politically led housing gimmick” by estate...

Reduced homebuyer activity has led to a 30.5% drop in UK house sales, new research suggests. The data also shows that one...

There are plenty of inspiring examples of charity partnerships with property brands this week, from foodbanks to hospitals. If there are charitable endeavours...

Self-employed agency brand eXp UK has attracted a trio of former Purplebricks agents as it continues its expansion into Scotland and...

Newly-independent estate agency North Residential has opened a second branch in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire.  It comes just three months after...

Staff at the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent are among Government departments and civil servants who will take part in...

The Scottish housing market is at a serious crossroads, a major estate agency brand in the country has warned. Lomond Group-owned agent...

The Scottish Government’s Budget this week is being described as an opportunity to help homebuyers and to make the country an...

A Scottish agency has added a property twist to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol story. West Lothian-based Property Webb has retold the...

Estate agents could face new transaction delays after the Land Registry and its Scottish equivalent were among Government departments and civil...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt should be wary of placing a greater financial burden on homeowners in next weeks’s Autumn Statement, an agent...

Agency sale stock has improved by almost 40% in parts of Scotland over the past month, new research claims. Analysis by Scottish...

Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has announced a change in date for its annual RANCON conference. Taking into account the national rail and...

Scotland may face “serious labour shortages” due to its relatively high property buying taxes compared with in England, a leading agent...

A high-profile London estate agency has been chided by iconic Hollywood actor Sir Michael Caine for using his image and one...

Forget the ‘race for space’ or room for an extension, should agents start highlighting the green features of a vendor’s property...

A leading agent has called on the Scottish government to reduce property taxes rather than freezing rents if it wants to...

New Housing Secretary Simon Clarke may be an unknown entity to many agents but he has a track record of supporting...

Fine & Country has launched a new Masterclass Series to share tips on recruitment and retention for agents. Held in London and...

Fewer than 20% of Scots homeowners paid more than 83% of all house purchase tax north of the border, according to...

A key minister in the Scottish Government has warned that the country faces a ‘monumental but essential task’ if it is to...

With green issues on the agenda more than ever, homeowners wanting to learn more about making their homes more eco-friendly have...

Late last week, Leeds Building Society announced that it would no longer lend on second homes to concentrate on first-time buyers...

Recent statistics published by the government’s Business Insights and Conditions Survey revealed the extent to which many real estate businesses have...

Estate agents in Scotland are bucking the sales slowdown trend, Homesearch claims. The property data and prospecting platform, which recently launched north...

In this Guides & Tips piece, the team at Together set out what Right to Buy is and who is eligible. If...

Relocation Agent Network (RAN) has unveiled details of its much-anticipated conference, and you don’t have to be a member (yet) to...

Homesearch has partnered with professional body Propertymark, to provide increased support to its estate agent members and boost innovation across the...

Propertymark has rebranded its charitable arm. Its members charity Arbon Trust unveiled a new identity and vision at the trade body’s national...

Industry supplier Kerfuffle has teamed up with the Relocation Agent Network (RAN) to provide its online training platform to members. RAN members...

Scottish estate and lettings agent Stonehouse has sealed a new partnership deal with Aberdeen Football Club. Stonehouse, an Aberdeen-based sister brand to...

A high-profile peer has questioned why estate agency regulation wasn’t extended to property management companies in the Queen’s Speech this week. Lord...

A new estate agency has been launched in the west of Scotland by property services firm Bowman Rebecchi. The new business, named...

In June, the biggest pilot scheme of a four-day working week anywhere in the world will begin in Britain, with more...

Spring may be struggling to break through the clouds but agents are continuing to step up for good causes. The humanitarian crisis...

The introduction of a register of land owners has triggered concern from the agents’ trade body Propertymark.  A Register of Persons Holding...