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,…
Looking After Your Biggest Home: How to Make Your House Eco-Friendly
Over the past few years, our consciousness of the environmental impact of our lives has continued to grow. From shopping locally where we can to making changes to how we…
Considering an Escape to the Country? Properties for Your Move
Living in lockdown has given many city-dwellers pause for thought. With many of the attractions of a busy city currently paused, it’s tempting to reconsider the appeals of country life.…