Welcome to the Rettie Blog, your go-to destination for all things property-related. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a first-time homebuyer, or simply a property enthusiast, our blog is here to provide you with insightful tips, market trends, and expert advice to help you navigate this exciting world. Join us as we explore the latest property hotspots, share DIY home improvement ideas, and offer valuable insights to make informed decisions in the ever-evolving property market.
I attended the PropertyMark One event at the Ovo Arena Wembley in London last week and was on the sales agency panel to discuss how the market was performing. PropertyMark is the leading membership body for property agents across the UK and, with well over 1,000 attendees, it is the biggest single day event for property agents in the country.
Rettie has appointed Rob Trotter as Director of New Business for Lettings, joining from DJ Alexander where he spent nearly two decades, most recently as Director of New Business (Scotland), as we look to significantly increase our lettings activity over the next few years. Rettie currently manages over 2,000 rental properties.
For anyone wishing to buy a residential property in Scotland, we have created a short guide to help you understand the process. Conveyancing solicitors are often involved early in the process which helps to ensure both the buyer and seller are protected during the sale and to ensure both parties receive impartial advice.
Rettie were named Associate Member of the Year at the recent Homes for Scotland Annual Awards. Homes for Scotland is the membership and representative body of the residential development sector in Scotland. This award recognised Rettie’s work in supporting the building industry in Scotland over the past year and particularly emphasised:
Today, 1st June 2023, Tenants' Rights Minister, Patrick Harvie, has confirmed proposals to keep the Cost of Living (Tenants Protection) Act measures in place until March 2024. This means the current rent cap will be extended for a final 6 months until March 2024.
The Rettie Farms & Estates team are proud to bring East Mains Farm to the market. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an extensive range of commercial and agricultural buildings, a cottage, and a parcel of prime arable farmland. The farm, standing at around 119.63 acres, is based in Ormiston, Tranent and is available as a whole or two lots.
Rettie have advised on the successful acquisition of Vista Park, a £41m Single Family Build-to-Rent development located the east end of Glasgow. The project which comprises 156-units will regenerate 6.5-hectares of brownfield land and deliver a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom homes.
The results are now in from Registers of Scotland on how the Scottish Housing Market has performed in January to March 2023, and give us an initial temperature check on the year. It may not be the most precise or nuanced term but 'not bad' is the way that many in the industry seem to be summarising progress to date.
Are you planning to buy or sell a property this spring? Then you need to be mortgage ready! Getting your finances in order, assessing your budget, and seeking independent mortgage advice can help you make informed decisions and find the right mortgage for your needs. That's why we've put together a helpful blog post that explains why being mortgage ready is key in the spring property market.