The Rettie Blog

Welcome to Rettie Research Property Consultancy, where we approach the evolving world of property consultancy in a fresh light. Recently recognized as Associate Member of the Year at the Homes for Scotland Awards, our team invites you to join us and become part of a team that helps to set new standards and shape the property industry.

A Guide to Decluttering Your Home … As we approach the start of 2024, it’s the perfect time to embark on a journey to create a clutter-free and organised living space. Decluttering your home not only brings a sense of order but also paves the way for new beginnings.

As we approach Christmas, the air is filled with the sweet scent of holiday anticipation. However, for many, the joy of Christmas can be overshadowed by the stress of hectic preparations, last-minute shopping, and the pressure to create the perfect celebration. Amid the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to lose sight of the true spirit of the season.

December is here which means the festivities have begun and we will once again be running our 31 days of Rettie Campaign!

Demand for rental properties across most levels in the market has been strong from the start of Q1 2023 and increased through Q2 & Q3. During the summer months, demand for affordable accommodation (£1000pcm - £1500pcm in Edinburgh & £800 - £1,200 in Glasgow), rose to almost unmanageable levels.

Background – A New Deal for Tenants … The Government are moving forward with rent control proposals, this includes controlling rents in between tenancies so properties will never be able to revert to the market rate.

The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is growing in Scotland, providing professional managed private rented accommodation funded by institutional investors. There are now close to 17,000 homes operating or in the pipeline across the country. Rettie have produced individual reports, providing the latest updates on BTR delivery in each of Scotland’s main cities.

Being a landlord comes with its fair share of responsibilities. One of the crucial aspects of safeguarding your let property investment is having the appropriate insurance coverage in place.

New build developments can offer a number of advantages over older homes, including modern amenities, open-plan living, and accessibility. But what about the sustainability benefits of living in a new build development? In this blog post, we will discuss the various ways in which new build developments can be more sustainable than older homes. In the next part of the series we will also cover some tips for choosing a new build development that is as green as possible.

A warm welcome to Prestige Scotland, a property lifestyle magazine celebrating luxury living. Within each edition, we will shine the spotlight on all things stylish in Scotland, bringing you the very best in property, culture, motoring and much more.

On a blustery chilly September day in Edinburgh, it is easy to forget that July saw the hottest global month on record, and that climate change is a very stark reality for a large percentage of the global population, even though our own microclimate is somewhat cooler.

This most recent rental market report from Zoopla and Hometrack (part of Houseful) shows that residential rent price pressures are being seen across the UK, but particularly in Scotland. The current rent caps on existing tenancies have simply fuelled greater rises in rents on new tenancies - much as forecasted.