Deans Properties Blog
Selling your Property in Autumn 2026
Traditionally, the Edinburgh property market experiences a seasonal lull during the summer months, as attention turns to holidays and families navigate the school summer break. As a result, we typically see a reduction in both viewing activity and the number of new properties coming to market. However, we’ve seen strong performance across Edinburgh’s property market […]
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To ESPC or Not to ESPC? Here’s Why the Answer Is Always Yes!
There’s been plenty of chatter lately about whether ESPC still makes a difference. Spoiler alert: it absolutely does, and the data backs it up. Using an ESPC member firm comes with many benefits, including, on average, around £6,000 more in your pocket! That more than covers the few hundred pounds it costs to list on […]
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Ask The Expert – what do I need to know about mortgages?
As mortgages are inextricably linked to property purchases, we work closely with Independent Mortgage Advisors. Today, we are speaking all things mortgages with Philip Howard, Chartered Financial Advisor at Save & Invest. Save & Invest, our sister company has been established for over 30 years, an investment financial services firm regulated by the Financial Conduct […]
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Ask the Expert – How is the market in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Deans Properties are Property Experts but we also draw on a range of other experts to help us look after our clients. Today, we are talking to Chartered Surveyor, Mike Horne, Partner at Shepherds Surveyors about the residential property market in Edinburgh and the Lothians as we commence the run up to Christmas at a […]
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Market Update: A rebalance of the Property Market
There was positivity in the property market in Q1 of 2023. Average house prices in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders increased 1% in comparison to Q1 of 2022, according to ESPC.com data. There has been a slight decrease (2.1%) in the number of properties coming to the market and properties are taking longer […]
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Bank of England increases Base Rate by 0.25%
Yesterday, Thursday 23rd March, the Bank of England raised the base rate for the 11th time since December 2021 to 4.25%, an increase of 0.25%. At the end of February a base rate increase was expected to be announced following the Bank of England’s scheduled March meeting but earlier this month the collapse of the […]
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January Market Update: What’s in store for 2023?
2022 Property Market Summary 2022 was another strong year for the property market in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Demand for property remained high and a lack of supply coupled with low interest rates during the first three quarters of the year resulted in fast sales and high sale prices. The Government’s mini budget in September […]
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Leslie Deans
Update – Funeral Arrangements: Mr Deans’ funeral will be held on 4th January 2023, at 11.30am at St Michael’s Church 1 Slateford Road, Edinburgh. The Hearse will leave Tynecastle around 11.10am and everyone is welcome to return there after the service for refreshments and reminiscing. Our office will remain closed on Wednesday 4th January 2023 […]
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November Market Update: A Mover’s Market
It’s a Mover’s Market As we are now in the final quarter of 2022, we are seeing a slight slowdown in the property market, with fewer properties coming to the market and less urgency from potential buyers to make enquiries or viewings but this is fairly typical for this time of year. Many of our […]
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Mortgage Market Update
Mini-budget causes mortgage mayhem The Government’s Mini Budget, which announced the biggest tax cuts seen in over 50 years, caused panic in the financial markets, as the policy was considered to be unaffordable and ill conceived. The Bank of England had to intervene and buy government gilts (the way by which governments raises its borrowing) […]
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