Market Appraisal
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Simpson & Marwick Rejoins ASPC and Moves Into Aberdeen's West End
By Simpson & Marwick
Investing, Purchasing, Purchasing, Selling
9 November 2026
Hand opening door with keys.
Scotland's First-Time Buyers Are Borrowing More Than Ever: What It Means and What Help Is Available
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing, Purchasing, Selling
5 November 2026
Autumnal picture of Glasgow.
Budget Week and a Likely Rate Rise: What 28 October and 5 November Mean for Scottish Homeowners
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing, Purchasing, Selling
27 October 2026
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Why ‘Agentic’ Law Is The Way Forward
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Conveyancing, Investing
7 September 2026
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Your Photos Don't Have a Sell-By Date. Scottish Daylight Does.
By Sean Nicol
Selling
4 September 2026
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Glasgow Homes Selling Fastest in the UK as Scottish Property Market Shows Its Strength
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing, Purchasing, Selling
17 August 2026
Field of purple thistles illustrating the Scottish property Q1 2026 market report
Market Resilience Amid Shifting Headwinds: Scotland Outperforms the UK in Q1 2026
By Simpson & Marwick
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing, Purchasing, Selling
29 July 2026
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Why Edinburgh May Be the Stronger Long-Term Property Investment Story Than London
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing
24 July 2026
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Property Remains One of Scotland’s Most Resilient Long-Term Investments – But Its Real Value Goes Beyond the Numbers
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing
22 July 2026
Low-angle view of a golf club and ball, illustrating the East Lothian property market.
The Scottish Open Effect: Why East Lothian Continues to Outperform
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing
14 July 2026
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Why AI Is Challenging The Way Legal Firms Bill For Services
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Conveyancing, Investing
13 July 2026
Bright living room with layered textures and neutral interiors for home selling
Neutral Doesn’t Mean Boring: How To Create a Calm, Stylish Home That Buyers Love
By Charlotte Murray
Selling
13 May 2026
Calton Hill overlooking Edinburgh skyline illustrating Scotland housing affordability and the appeal of the Scottish property market
Scotland’s Affordability Advantage: A Clear Divide in the UK Market
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Property Finance, Purchasing, Selling
12 May 2026
Edinburgh property market Q1 2026 showing residential housing and cityscape below Arthur’s Seat
ESPC Q1 2026 House Price Report: A Market Reset, Not a Retreat
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
24 April 2026
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A Strong Finish: Q4 2025 Report
By Simpson & Marwick
Analysis
9 April 2026
Living in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh – spring at The Meadows with blooming trees
Area Guide: Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
Area Guides
17 March 2026
Traditional cottage on the Isle of Iona in the Scottish housing market
Mortgage Rates Rise Again: What It Means for the Scottish Housing Market
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Property Finance, Purchasing, Selling
13 March 2026
Edinburgh Slyline With Abbeyhill And Leith In Scotland, UK
What the Latest ESPC Data Tells Us About the Edinburgh Property Market
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Property Finance, Purchasing, Selling
9 March 2026
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How Agentic AI Will Redefine Legal Work, Not Replace Lawyers
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing
9 March 2026
Tenement homes in Edinburgh Leith reflecting strength in the Scotland housing market.
A Two-Speed Property Market: Why Scotland Is Outperforming Much of the UK
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Property Finance, Purchasing, Selling
5 March 2026
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EWS1 Forms in Scotland: What Flat Owners Need to Know
By Bonnie Reid
Analysis, Property Finance, Purchasing, Selling
26 February 2026
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Mortgage Costs Are Falling and Scottish Buyers Are Back in the Game
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Property Finance, Purchasing, Selling
19 February 2026
Stone tenement, illustrating the 2026 Scottish property base rate outlook.
A Cooling Jobs Market and the Prospect of a Base Rate Cut and What It Means for Scottish Property
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing, Property Finance, Purchasing, Selling
18 February 2026
Exterior view of a home representing the robust Scottish housing market 2026
Early 2026: RICS Data Highlights Scottish Property Market Resilience Amid Tentative UK Recovery
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing, Selling
13 February 2026
Best time to sell a property – spring versus winter market
Is Spring Really the Best Time to Sell a Property – or Just the Most Popular?
By Joanna Rizzo
Analysis, Selling
5 February 2026
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February Rate Cut Now Unlikely as Inflation Rebounds to 3.4%
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
23 January 2026
Mountain view point over Edinburgh city.
Scotland’s House Price Growth Continues to Outpace the UK
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
21 January 2026
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Rewarding Excellence Without Apology
By Sean Nicol
Uncategorised
14 January 2026
Busy street in Glasgow reflecting activity in Scotland’s housing market in 2025
Scotland’s Housing Market in 2025: A Tale of Divergence as UK Prices Soften
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing
5 January 2026
Simpson & Marwick Announces Strategic Board
Simpson & Marwick Announces Strategic Appointments as Firm Enters Next Phase of Growth
Press Releases
5 January 2026
Front door of a London home illustrating the mansion tax London Edinburgh
The Mansion Tax: Why a £2.5m Home Could Cost You £50,000 More In London Than Edinburgh
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing
5 January 2026
Traditional stone townhouses in a quiet Edinburgh neighborhood with mature trees and lush gardens
Market Pulse: What the Latest ESPC Data Means for Buyers, Sellers and Investors
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
8 December 2025
Edinburgh Old Town, as seen from Princess Street Gardens. The imposing building third from the right end is the New College of the University of Edinburgh.
Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Scotland’s Property Market
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
1 December 2025
Georgian crescent in Edinburgh, Scotland, showing a row of historic buildings with classic architectural details.
A Measured Rebound — Why the UK House Price Lift Signals Stability, Not a Surge
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
12 November 2025
Royal Exchange and Bank of England buildings in City of London, UK
When Markets Blink First: What a Surprise Rate Cut Could Mean for Scottish Homebuyers
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
31 October 2025
Edinburgh Winter City And Castle View
Markets Warm to Christmas BoE Rate Cut - and Scotland's Property Market Stands to Benefit
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
24 October 2025
Edinburgh skyline at sunset
Scottish House Prices Outpacing UK Average – Time to Recalibrate Property Strategy?
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
25 September 2025
The view of the Royal Mile and the Adam Smith Statue in the sunrise hours
Area Guide: Old Town, Edinburgh
Area Guides
12 September 2025
Property Report Journal Image
Simpson & Marwick Scottish Residential Report, October 2025
Analysis
10 September 2025
Roman ruins and castle on top of Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Market Watch: What the Summer Numbers Say About Property Trends in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife & the Borders
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
5 September 2025
businessman working on papers, taking notes, and analyzing financial data on his laptop.
Why It’s Time to Treat Estate Planning Clients Like They Live in 2025
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
22 August 2025
Row of Georgian front doors in New Town, Edinburgh, UK
Record July Sales Agreed in UK as Sellers Turn Savvy
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
18 August 2025
Edinburgh skyline at sunset
Scotland’s Market Holds Its Nerve As Rates Ease
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
11 August 2025
Bank of England
Bank of England Cuts Mortgage Base Rate to Two-Year Low of 4% | What It Means for Borrowers
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
8 August 2025
Quiraing mountains sunset at Isle of Skye, Scottland, United Kin
Understanding the Scottish Standard Offer & Standard Clauses
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
7 August 2025
The Removal of Administrative Handcuffs: Empowering Our Agents
The Removal of Administrative Handcuffs: Empowering Our Agents
By Sean Nicol
Analysis, Video
1 August 2025
Aerial View of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom during Autumn
Aberdeen Market Activity Rises 13% – Momentum Returns
By Nikki Hempseed
Analysis
25 July 2025
The Power of AI in Business: Transforming Estate Agency
The Power of AI in Business: Transforming Estate Agency
By Sean Nicol
Analysis, Video
25 July 2025
Edinburgh cityscape viewed from Calton Hill Scotland UK
Interest Rate Cut Back on the Table—What It Means for Property Owners in Scotland
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
21 July 2025
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Global expertise to accelerate historic property firm’s growth
Press Releases
18 July 2025
Understanding the EWS1 Report When Selling a Property in Scotland
Understanding the EWS1 Report When Selling Property in Scotland
By Sean Nicol
Analysis, Video
18 July 2025
Houses in Edinburgh city, Scotland
Scotland's Property Market: A Tale of Diverging Fortunes in 2025
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
15 July 2025
The Essential Guide to Setting your Initial Asking Price
The Essential Guide to Setting your Initial Asking Price
By Sean Nicol
Analysis, Video
11 July 2025
Simpson and Marwick
Simpson & Marwick marks long-awaited return to legal services
Press Releases
7 July 2025
Bank of England building in London, UK
Green Shoots in the Mortgage Market: May Data Signals Growing Confidence
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
4 July 2025
The Essential Guide to Reviewing and Approving your Home Report
The Essential Guide to Reviewing and Approving your Home Report
By Sean Nicol
Analysis, Video
4 July 2025
Wooden gavel resting on network of glowing blue lines. Symbol of law tech, justice, innovation. Legal system concept, cyber law, online security. Digital court, modern legal tech.
Here's How To Future-Proof your Law Firm
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
3 July 2025
The Essential Guide to Preparing for your Home Report
The Essential Guide to Preparing for your Home Report
By Sean Nicol
Analysis, Video
27 June 2025
PR Sunert House
One-of-a-kind £1.5m luxury Aberdeen home comes to market
Press Releases, Video
27 June 2025
The Essential Guide to Instructing a Home Report
The Essential Guide to Instructing your Home Report
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
18 June 2025
LONDON- Panoramic view of the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange in the City of London.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
17 June 2025
A pretty croft with a red roof looking out over Loch Shieldaig
Scottish Property Market Holds Firm Amid Global Shifts
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
11 June 2025
Lawyer and Client Discussing Case: A lawyer and client intently review legal documents, with a gavel and scales of justice on the table, symbolizing the pursuit of justice and legal counsel.
Reforming Legal Services in Scotland: What the New Bill Means for Clients, Firms, and the Future of Law
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
22 May 2025
A Cut Above: What the Latest Base Rate Reduction Means for the Scottish Property Market
A Cut Above: What the Latest Base Rate Reduction Means for the Scottish Property Market
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
9 May 2025
Adding Value vs Sale Price
Adding Value vs. Increasing Sale Price – What’s The Difference?
By Charlotte Murray
Analysis
8 May 2025
A Future Living Among Friends
A Future Living Among Friends
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
6 May 2025
Why Creativity Achieves Greater Sale Prices
Why Creativity Achieves Greater Sale Prices
By Sean Nicol
Video
22 April 2025
UK House Prices Rise 5.4% – What Does It Mean for Scotland?
UK House Prices Climb 5.4%—What This Means for Scotland’s Property Landscape
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
17 April 2025
Unlocking Scotland's Housing Market: Why Easing Mortgage Restrictions for First-Time Buyers Could Transform the Entire Property Landscape
Unlocking Scotland's Housing Market: Why Easing Mortgage Restrictions for First-Time Buyers Could Transform the Entire Property Landscape
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
26 March 2025
Spring: How to Create an Eco-Friendly Grower’s Garden
Spring: How to Create an Eco-Friendly Grower’s Garden
By Charlotte Murray
Analysis
21 March 2025
Scotland’s Housing Market: Why Larger Homes are Leading Property Value Growth
Scotland’s Housing Market: Why Larger Homes are Leading Property Value Growth
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
20 March 2025
Tech a big leap in to the future
Tech a big leap into the future
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
14 March 2025
Historic Scottish legal brand returns to Aberdeen
Historic Scottish legal brand returns to Aberdeen
Press Releases
12 March 2025
Navigating Your First Purchase in Edinburgh: Essential Tips for First-Time Buyers
Navigating Your First Purchase in Edinburgh: Essential Tips for First-Time Buyers
By Joanna Rizzo
Analysis
11 March 2025
Nationwide Property
Nationwide and HMRC: Prices And Volumes Of Property Transactions Up
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
3 March 2025
Rob Aberdein, Group Managing Director
New leadership to drive innovation for historic legal brand
Press Releases
3 March 2025
Abstract Art vs. Realism in Our Homes: Which Speaks to You?
Abstract Art vs. Realism in Our Homes: Which Speaks to You?
Analysis
25 February 2025
Edinburgh recognised once again as top UK city for residential property investment
Edinburgh recognised once again as top UK city for residential property investment
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
15 February 2025
Unlocking Off-Market Property Deals A Smarter Way to Buy
Unlocking Off-Market Property Deals: A Smarter Way to Buy
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
14 February 2025
The Rise of Design-Led Homes in Scotland: A New Architectural Movement
The Rise of Design-Led Homes in Scotland: A New Architectural Movement
By Charlotte Murray
Analysis
7 February 2025
Anticipated Bank of England Rate Cuts
Anticipated Bank of England Rate Cuts: Morgan Stanley join the pack
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
3 February 2025
The Biophilic Home: Nature Meets Modern Living in 2025 At Simpson & Marwick, we know that a house isn’t just bricks
The Biophilic Home: Nature Meets Modern Living in 2025
By Charlotte Murray
Analysis
31 January 2025
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Predicts Rate Cuts to 3.25% by 2026
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
23 January 2025
Scheme 1 Survey
Understanding Scheme 1 Valuations in Scotland: What You Need to Know
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
21 January 2025
What £500,000 Buys You in Scotland's 8 Cities
What £500,000 Buys You in Scotland's 8 Cities
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
20 January 2025
Santander Forecasts Four Base Rate Cuts Amid Turbulent Market
Santander Forecasts Four Base Rate Cuts Amid Turbulent Markets: What This Means for the Scottish Property Market
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
14 January 2025
Tips for success when selling a law business
Optimise, plan, multiply - 10 tips for success when selling a law business
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
8 January 2025
UK Property Market
UK Property Market Sees Strong Growth in December 2024
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
5 January 2025
Ann Street, Edinburgh
Edinburgh and East Lothian Dominate Scotland’s Most Expensive Streets
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
3 January 2025
Aerial/Birds eye view of the Scottish Parliament building
Scotland’s ADS Increase to 8%: A Rash Move That Speaks Volumes
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
6 December 2024
Stone houses with the typical architecture of the monumental city of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Bank of England's Andrew Bailey Predicts Rates Cuts: A Boon for the Scottish Property Market
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
5 December 2024
The Vennel, Edinburgh
Scottish House Prices Reach Record High Amid Slower Market Recovery
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
13 November 2024
Zoopla: Scottish Property Market Set for a Strong 2025
Zoopla: Scottish Property Market Set for a Strong 2025
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
28 October 2024
Goldman Sachs Predicts Lower Base Rates of 2.75%
Goldman Sachs Predicts Lower Base Rates of 2.75%
By Rob Aberdein
Analysis
23 October 2024
Rightmove’s House Price Index October 2024
Rightmove’s House Price Index October 2024: A Strong Scottish Property Market
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
22 October 2024
Drop in UK inflation to 1.7%, marking the lowest level in over three years
Drop in UK inflation to 1.7%, marking the lowest level in over three years
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
16 October 2024
Halifax: House prices close to record levels
House prices close to record levels according to Halifax
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
7 October 2024
Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey Hints at More Aggressive Rate Cuts: Implications for the Scottish Housing Market
Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey Hints at More Aggressive Rate Cuts: Implications for the Scottish Housing Market
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
4 October 2024
Edinburgh Property Market: Rightmove Mortgage Insights for 2024
Edinburgh Property Market: Rightmove Mortgage Insights for 2024
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
2 October 2024
Edinburgh Property Market
Scotland Outperforms UK As House Prices See Strongest Annual Growth in Two Years
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
30 September 2024
Mortgage Approvals Surge to Two-Year High Says Bank of England
Mortgage Approvals Surge to Two-Year High Says Bank of England
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
28 September 2024
Fall Interest Rates
Predicted Fall in Interest Rates: What It Means for Edinburgh Homebuyers in 2025
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
24 September 2024
The Scottish Property Market: A Surge in Growth
Scottish House Price rise by 6%: What It Means for Edinburgh
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
20 September 2024
Autumn-Surge
Edinburgh Property Market Surges: Rightmove Reports Activity
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
18 September 2024
Rising Mortgage Advances Mean for Housing Market
What Rising Mortgage Advances Mean for Housing Market
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
13 September 2024
Promising Outlook for Property Market amid UK Construction Growth
Promising Property Market Outlook amid Construction Growth
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
9 September 2024
Edinburgh recognised once again as top UK city for residential property investment
Edinburgh's Circus Lane: A Coveted Address Now on the Market
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
8 September 2024
Why Landlords are Selling Off Property Portfolios Ahead of the October Budget
Why Landlords are Selling Off Portfolios Ahead of Budget
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
7 September 2024
A Brighter Outlook for First-Time Buyers in Scotland
A Brighter Outlook for First-Time Buyers in Scotland
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
5 September 2024
Navigating the slow UK housing market
Navigating the Slow UK Market
By Joanna Rizzo
Analysis
21 August 2024
Edinburgh: The Ideal City for Working Parents – A Closer Look at the Benefits
Edinburgh: The Ideal City for Working Parents
Analysis
21 August 2024
Opening Hours
New and improved 7-day-a-week opening hours
Press Releases
19 August 2024
Anticipated Base Rate Cuts
Anticipated Base Rate Cuts - A Boost for Edinburgh's Property Market
By Charlotte Murray
Analysis
15 August 2024
Edinburgh
Halifax Price Data Analysis July 2024
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
8 August 2024
Drone Image The Old Granary
Impact of Base Rate cut to property market
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
7 August 2024
Positive Impact of Bank of England Base Rate Cut on Edinburgh and East Lothian Housing Market
Positive Impact of Bank of England Base Rate Cut on Market
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
2 August 2024
Edinburgh’ Southside
Discover the Charm and Value of the Southside of Edinburgh
Analysis
30 July 2024
Focus on Dunbar, Scotland's First Zero Waste Town
Focus on Dunbar, Scotland's First Zero Waste Town
By Alicia McLean
Analysis
20 July 2024
A Milestone Achievement - Our First Out-of-Area Property Sale, in Newtonmore
A Milestone Achievement - Our First Out-of-Area Property Sale, in Newtonmore
By Sean Nicol
Analysis
8 July 2024
How to present your property to maximise value
How to present your property to maximise value
By Charlotte Murray
Analysis
1 June 2024
Simpson & Marwick appoint Charlotte Murray as Senior Property Consultant
Simpson & Marwick appoint Charlotte Murray as Senior Property Consultant
Press Releases
29 April 2024
Digital Business Card
Pioneering Eco-Friendly Digital Business Cards
Press Releases
25 February 2024
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Scotland Keeps Growing as Mortgage Costs Rise: Our Autumn 2026 Market Report
By Simpson & Marwick
Analysis, Investing, Purchasing, Purchasing, Selling
23 October 2026
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