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The days of speculative pricing at the top end are firmly behind us

Rightmove and Zoopla are both launching major new marketing campaigns on Christmas Day , setting the stage for what’s expected to be a particularly strong Boxing Day Bounce  and an active start to the 2026 property market. Even with uncertainty around further property taxes in the forthcoming Scottish Budget, both portals are predicting increased buyer confidence and higher-than-usual traffic from Boxing Day onwards — traditionally one of the busiest periods of the year for p

The UK Government has announced plans to give elected mayors and local councils the power to introduce a new tourist tax on short-stay accommodation, including short lets, holiday lets, hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses.

If a place looks good, you just feel good living in it.

Moisture + cold surfaces = water droplets. This builds into mould if not managed daily.

A modern alternative to a traditional deposit. Instead of paying £1,000–£1,800 upfront, tenants pay a small, upfront fee and move in immediately.

If the agent seems like they don’t care — beware. Ask if they are the person who took the property onto the market or are they simply a 'viewing agent'.

We recently ran “Guess the Rent” polls — and the results were consistently surprising. Tenants almost always guess lower than the real price.

Launch timing and preparation matter more than many sellers think.

Your timeline becomes part of the conversation — and with the right approach, it can work in your favour.

Generic templates don’t work for premium homes. That's why we employ professional media strategists to ensure your property stands out using video, open houses, FPV, and virtual tours.

Buyers make emotional decisions in seconds. Learn what they notice first and how to maximise your home’s impact in Edinburgh.

A clean path, tidy planting, and a freshly painted front door can add £5k–£10k in perceived value.

Avoid agents that continuously advertises 'New Instruction' then 'New Price' on their social media channels, they overprice to tie you in and then reduce, reduce, reduce.

Professional photographers know how to choose angles that enhance proportions and flow.

People who are viewing in winter tend to be serious. They’re not browsing, dreaming or “thinking about moving one day.”

In Leith and Queensferry micro-markets, buyer and tenant demand remains selective but serious . Homes that look great and  are priced with a clear strategy are still achieving strong interest and faster time-to-offer. Presentation is your lever to widen the pool of motivated viewers; pricing is your lever to shorten the time to a good offer. Current Local Viewing Demand: What We’re Seeing on the Ground Quality over quantity:  Enquiries cluster around homes that are move-in re

As the Bank of England held the base rate at 4.0% this week — while also setting the stage for possible cuts ahead — the implications for property owners, buyers and landlords in Edinburgh are significant. From mounting lender competition to tentative homeowner confidence, here’s our local market analysis. 1. Stability, Not Surprise The Bank chose to hold the rate, even though many in the market had anticipated a reduction. According to Sky News, the decision may act as a “la

We are still seeing strong buyer demand for well-presented homes in EH6, EH7 and EH30