In December 2024, the Scottish Government announced a significant change to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), increasing it from 6% to 8%. This adjustment marks a notable shift in Scotland’s property market landscape, affecting buyers of additional residential properties, such as second homes or buy-to-let investments. The change is part of a broader strategy to …
Read more >As 2025 begins, property investors find themselves in a fluctuating market. Due to rising costs, a shift in housing preferences, and legislative changes, it can be difficult to know how and where to invest for the best returns. Staying ahead of the trends is critical, now more than ever, so these are the primary strategies …
Read more >Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 4th December 2024, Propertymark has urged the Scottish Government to start incentivising investment in the private rental sector. Following the appointment of John Swinney as Scotland’s First Minister on 7th May 2024, the professional body called on the Scottish Government to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency by reviewing all costs …
Read more >I wonder what President Franklin D Roosevelt would say about Scotland’s current housing crisis. FDR steered the US through the Great Depression and was once quoted as saying: “Do something. If it works do more of it. If it doesn’t, do something else.” That seems pretty straightforward, but why are we still struggling to find …
Read more >Given the rise of property prices over recent years, it’s no surprise that co-ownership has emerged as a popular strategy for property investment. This method for getting on the property ladder or kicking off an investment portfolio allows individuals to pool their resources. You’ll have a bigger scope of properties to choose from, since your …
Read more >Scotland’s ambitious climate change targets mean private landlords need to start thinking now about switching to more energy-efficient and sustainable heating sources. While the details of new legislation are still being debated, the Scottish Government’s target is to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. We can all agree that measures to combat climate …
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