The EU referendum result has not yet had any significant impact on sales or purchases in east central Scotland. Neilsons property department has, if anything, been busier than the same period last … Read More
LBTT changes and the Scottish property market
What are the upcoming changes to LBTT (stamp duty)? Subject to Royal Assent, on the 1st of April 2016 there is a 3% LBTT (stamp duty) surcharge payable on additional property … Read More
Local authority purchase
Local Authority Purchase If you are a Local Authority or housing association tenant you may have the right to purchase your property. The rules for purchase and discounts available vary … Read More
Pension changes could boost the Buy to Let market
Pension changes could boost the Buy to Let market Pension reforms which take effect from April 2015 could trigger a surge in buy to let investments. Pension investors aged 55 … Read More
Base Rate has not moved in 5 years
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held the Base Rate at 0.5% which means the rate has been at this level for more than 5 years. The … Read More
Scottish Governments Help to Buy scheme runs out of money
The Scottish Governments Help to Buy scheme has closed its doors to new applicants looking for funding in the current financial year. In April the Government made available enough money … Read More
As property starts to sell quickly, buyers need the right advice
It’s become pretty clear since the start of 2014 that the property market in East Central Scotland has seen a steady recovery. Those who are selling property are enjoying greater … Read More
Demand for property is at its highest
The demand for property in all areas of Edinburgh and the Lothians continues to outstrip supply by quite some way. According to the latest figures released by ESPC during the … Read More