Council Tax Index
Council tax is something that we all have to pay, but you might be surprised to know just how much it can vary across the country, with homeowners at the…
The Benefits of Bungalows
By Wilson Browne The traditional Edinburgh bungalow is a star of the Edinburgh property market. The term bungalow derives from the Hindi word ‘bangla’, meaning ‘belonging to Bengal’. Originally used…
Scotland Introduces LBTT Changes
By Denise McKenzie The Scottish Government has introduced a change to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in a bid to increase housing market activity and boost the post-lockdown…
Two Bedroom House in East Edinburgh Ready for Conversion
A well-located, substantial stone built semi-detached bungalow in an excellent residential area of East Edinburgh has recently received the benefit of Full Detailed Planning Consent. With a current living…
COVID-19 | An Update from Coulters
Update: 30 June 2020 As we have moved into Phase 2 of the Scottish Government route plan out of lockdown, the residential marketplace is starting to fire up again. It…
Making Sense of Our Property Market
By Denise McKenzie We are all operating and working in a very different world right now, with new rules and regulations in these uncertain times. However, it is comforting that…
Legal Director Appointed at Coulters
We are delighted to announce that Wilson Browne has been appointed as our legal director. Browne’s appointment has been made to strengthen the conveyancing arm of our business. This move…
First-Time Buyer Changes
How Has Housing Affordability for First-Time Buyers Changed in the UK? Getting on the property ladder has never been harder, with house prices in the UK increasing at an incredible…
Once Lockdown Is Lifted, All Signs Point to a Bounce in the Scottish Property Market
The Scottish property market almost came to a standstill over the lockdown period. We saw transaction levels drop to little over 10% of what we had anticipated, and our pipeline…
Light Up Your Life: A Guide to Loft Conversions
Spending more time at home over the past few months, you may have started thinking about taking on a home improvement project. Loft conversions, whether built as an extra bedroom,…