The end of 2018 saw much fanfare in the press about the Scottish property market outperforming the rest of the UK. Glasgow and Edinburgh both saw growth greater than anywhere else in the UK, outside London. Both Scottish cities saw average house price growth of 9% in 2018. So the average property in Glasgow rose from £126,016 to £137,507 and in Edinburgh prices rose from £242,807 to £264,7451. The comparative figure for the UK was 3.6% (£224,502 to £232,554). There’s no specific reason for these price increases, unlike in 2015 which saw purchasers of high-value properties rush to complete before …

Home Reports have been a well-known part of Scotland’s property landscape since December 2008. These reports provide some of the most essential facts about the quality of a home to ensure buyers and sellers are fully informed before entering any negotiations. Home Reports were first introduced to improve the quality of homes across Scotland and include a survey report, valuation, energy report and property questionnaire. According to a recent Scottish Government survey, around three-quarters of buyers said that the information contained within the Home Report was helpful for them. This was especially true of first-time buyers: 90% of said that …

3 Scottish cities have been reported as experiencing the highest property price increases in the UK recently. Zoopla has reported that Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen are among a list of 20 cities where property prices have spurted in the country. The capital, Edinburgh topped the list. The current average house price is a meaty £225,300 here which is a year on year growth of 7.1%. Glasgow reached number 15. There has been a 2.8% annual growth here and average house prices are £125,400. Bringing up the rear, Aberdeen was number 20 on Zoopla’s report — the average house price is …