The Rettie Blog

The 1st April marks the end of rent caps in Scotland. Maggie Chapman, of the Scottish Green Party, claimed last week that Scottish landlords are “counting the days until they go rogue”. She predicts that landlords will hike rents to unaffordable levels, forcing tenants from their homes.

As the Scottish landscape awakens from its winter slumber, a vibrant culinary renaissance unfolds in food markets across the country. Spring brings more than just budding flowers and lengthening days, it ushers in a remarkable season of fresh, local produce, artisanal craftsmanship, and community connection.

If you’re a tenant in Scotland looking for a rental home, you may have noticed that finding one has become increasingly difficult. Stock is scarce, competition is tough, and long-term options are much harder to come by.

Rettie are delighted to marketing a number of properties to rent at PLATFORM_, a purpose built residential letting scheme (Build to Rent) located on the Water of Leith in Edinburgh.

Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of Prestige Scotland, where we share with you our latest collection of some of the best luxury living Scotland has to offer. As ever we're delighted to showcase a number of beautiful properties, across Scotland, from our Sales, Lettings and New Homes teams.

When it comes to the Southside of Edinburgh, the Rettie team know it well. From charming cafés to hidden boutiques, this vibrant part of the city is home to some of our favourite local gems. Whether you're a long-time resident or just visiting, the Southside offers a unique blend of culture, and character, wrapped up in its welcoming neighbourhoods.

I have lived in the southside of Glasgow for the last 25 years, initially in Whitecraigs before moving to my first flat in Shawlands. Whilst living in Shawlands I met my husband and we relocated back to East Renfrewshire after getting married. We now live in Newton Mearns – a place I am proud to call home.

As a landlord, staying on top of compliance can feel overwhelming. With regulations constantly evolving, licensing requirements, and the need for up-to-date certificates, it’s easy to fall behind.

This year, an estimated 1.8 million mortgages across the UK are set to come up for renewal. Many of these homeowners and landlords secured ultra-low interest rates during the pandemic years when the BOEBR (Bank of England Base Rate) was slashed to historic lows.

Rettie New Homes are celebrating the home building industry and all the benefits that come with a new build home, specifically focusing on the communities and sense of belonging that living at a new build development can create.

To kickstart the year right and shake off the winter blues, I've been on the lookout for the best wellness experiences Scotland has to offer. The sauna culture has emerged as a standout trend. With similarities to Scandinavian traditions, Scotland’s climate seems to make it the perfect fit for embracing the sauna experience.

At Rettie, our commitment to creating new possibilities in property drives everything we do, and we’re proud to introduce Later Life Lending, a service designed to help homeowners over 50 access the value tied up in their property.