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The ESPC Show is the podcast to listen to if you're interested in any part of the Scottish property market! Each week we'll dive into a topic and share all that you need to know about it. Our promise is to provide honest, jargon-free and data driven advice from informative expert guests. Covering everything from buying a home in Scotland for the first time to investing in a rental property, The ESPC Show is the perfect audio companion. ESPC is the home of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and the West of Scotland. We are so much more than a property portal though, we provide mortgage advice through ESPC Mortgages and a full lettings management service with ESPC Lettings, as well as a wide network of solicitor estate agent member firms and a host of Scottish property advice.
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Paul and Megan are back for the sixth season of the ESPC Property Show! In this first episode back, they discuss how the summer property market looked across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders including the properties in highest demand. Chapters: 0:00-0:54 Intro 0:54-3:51 What happened in the summer property market? 3:51-5:15 What type of properties were in demand? 5:15-7:05 Top performing areas 7:05-8:00 Has seller confidence improved? 8:00-9:18 How might interest ...
On this week's episode, Paul & Megan are joined by Niall Hedderman of @RealLifeArchitecture to discuss renovating and reimagining the unique properties of Edinburgh. This is the final episode of the podcast for this season! Before we return in September with more episodes, we're going to share our mini-series the "First-timers Club" which is our guide to buying a property in Scotland for first-time buyers. We'll be dropping each of the 9 episodes every week, so keep you're e...
In this week's episode, Paul & Megan discuss the latest ESPC House Price Report which covers the property market activity from March to May 2025. You can read the full report here. Got a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever y...
With just under a year to go until the Scottish Election, Paul & Megan are joined by political analyst, Andy Maciver to discuss what the next 12 months may hold in store for the political landscape. Got a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review an...
In today's episode, Paul & Megan are joined by solicitor Jill Andrews to discuss the challenges and trends for foreign nationals looking to buy property in Scotland in 2025. Here's our jargon-busting guides to buying a property in Scotland: What is a Closing Date? What is a Home Report? How to read a Home Report? Appointing a solicitor in Scotland What is LBTT? How to make an offer on a property in Scotland? Got a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy t...
This week's episode is a special one - Paul & Megan are joined by four ESPC solicitor estate agent member firms to discuss the current property market. From the properties that are in high demand to the best places for first-time buyer as well as the current climate for landlords and the issue with conveyancing - they leave no stone unturned. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a comment below and remember to subscribe to our channel. Skip to the part that's releva...
In this episode of the ESPC Property Show, Paul and Megan are joined by returning guest Nicky Lloyd, Head of Lettings at ESPC Lettings. They cover some new ground in this discussion including advice for new landlords, why more and more homeowners are opting to rent their properties instead of sell and how much rent should be priced at. Got a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketi...
On this week's episode of the podcast, Paul & Megan are chatting through the latest updated from the local property market including the rapid speed that Dunfermline homes are selling at, as well as the outlook for house prices across the rest of the year, and a deep dive into the proposed Seafield regeneration plan. Resources mentioned: ESPC House Price Report Seafield regeneration plan "Call for Edinburgh's south suburban rail line to reopen to passengers after 60 years" Got a ques...
Is a 5% deposit still enough for first-time buyers to get on the ladder? How much do you need to earn to qualify for a million pound mortgage? Will the Bank of England base rate reduction affect your mortgage as a homeowner? All of these questions (and more!) are answered in this episode of the ESPC Property Show! In this episode, Paul & Megan are joined by returning guests - David Lauder & Paul Demarco, two of ESPC Mortgages Mortgage Advisors where they discuss high net...
The ESPC Property Show is back for 2025! Can you believe we're on to our fifth season of the show?! And this new season comes with some slight changes. Episodes will now run fortnightly, and every month you'll get a deep dive on the local market with Paul & Megan. This week we discuss what's been going on in the local property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife & the Scottish Borders including: Is it getting easier for first-time buyers? Where are the local property hotspo...
We're back for a bonus episode! Paul breaks down what he expects to see in the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders in 2025. From what's going to happen to interest rates, house prices and selling times, plus much more! Skip to your favourite part: 0:00-0:43 Intro 0:43-3:42 The future of interest rates in 2025 3:42-5:30 An increase in property sales 5:30-6:36 Paying a premium on properties 6:36-8:15 Listings and stock on espc.com 8:15-9:19 How ...
In the season finale, Paul & Megan are joined by Jan from Hastings to discuss the local market in the Scottish Borders. They discuss how the market has changed since 2020, reasons to live south of Edinburgh and how English stamp duty changes may affect the market. Skip to the part that's relevant to you: Got a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our soci...
On this week's episode of the podcast, Paul & Megan chat to Andy Lewis (John Scott Davidson Ltd) explains what the current rules are around inheritance tax in the UK including when it is payable, who is liable to pay it and some tax efficient measures to take. Skip to the part most relevant to you: 0:00-1:44 Intro 1:44-4:27 What is inheritance tax? 4:27-8:48 Who pays inheritance tax? 8:48-11:00 Inheriting property 11:00-12:40 Discussing inheritance with family 12:40-13...
In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Elaine Kyle (Morgans) and Michael Maloco (Maloco Mowat Parker) about the local market in West Fife. They discuss the affordability of the area, their Fife hidden gems and what the 2025 property outlook is for the area. Skip to the bit most relevant to you: 0:00-1:10 Intro 1:40-4:41 Where are the key areas in Fife? 4:41-6:30 How is the West Fife property market performing? 6:30-9:24 Managing seller expectations 9:24-11:14 Reasons t...
On this week's episode Paul & Megan chat to Alistair Ewing (Managing Director at The Lending Channel) about bridging finance. What is bridging finance? It's a form of borrowing that allows property buyers to fund their purchase while they put their current home on the market. Skip to the part that's relevant to you: 0:00-1:48 Intro 1:48-2:45 What is a bridging loan? 2:45-3:26 Why are they less common now? 3:26-4:16 Are bridging loans expensive? 4:16-5:06 What's the average term fo...
In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Amy Howard from Neilsons and Lisa Connolly from McDougall McQueen about the local market in Midlothian. They discuss the booming market in Bonnyrigg, why you should invest in Gorebridge and what the 2025 property outlook is for the area. Skip to the bit most relevant to you: 0:00-1:32 Intro 1:32-4:50 Where is Midlothian? 4:50-6:57 Midlothian's property market 6:57-9:10 Property hotspots in Midlothian 9:10-11:50 Second hand n...
In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Jamie Sole from Blair Cadell about the current property sales market in Edinburgh. Jamie gives advice to local sellers on how to prepare for a valuation, tips for conducting property viewings as well as an outlook on the best time to sell. Skip to the bit most relevant to you: 0:00-0:47 Intro 0:47-5:47 The dos and don'ts of selling your property 5:47-8:35 Should you sell first or buy your next home first? 8:35-11:00 Sell now or ho...
In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat to Graham White from Anderson Strathern about the local market in East Lothian. They discuss the lack of "for sale" property, what's in demand and how the market differs in East Lothian from Edinburgh. Skip to the bit most relevant to you: 0:00-0:38 Intro 0:38-1:45 Property market activity in East Lothian 1:45-2:31 Sub-markets across East Lothian 2:31-3:22 Most in-demand East Lothian properties 3:22-4:23 Prices being achieved i...
In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat through the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders. They chat with David Marshall (Warners), Caitlin Keegan (Gillespie Macandrew) and Tracey French (ELP) about purchasing subject to sale, the increase of property chains and good news for first-time buyers. Skip to the bit most relevant to you: 0:00-0:35 Intro 0:35-1:00 Meet our guests 1:00-3:07 What happened in Q3? 3:07-3:56 How long does ...
In this week's episode, Paul and Megan are joined by Mark Griffin MSP to discuss Scotland's Housing Emergency as well as the recent Housing Bill, the proposed Heat in Buildings Bill and his thoughts on how government should help first-time buyers. Mark Griffin has been an MSP for Central Scotland (Region) since 2011. He is also currently Scottish Labour's Spokesperson for Housing and is part of several cross-party groups and sits on the committee for Local Government, Housing and Planning. ...
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