Deans Properties Blog

EPPG Property Chat: Road Out of Lockdown Part II

Last week we reported on what the road out of lockdown could look like for the East Central Scotland property market. Read last week’s article here The First Minister announced yesterday that there would be a relaxation of house moves in Phase 2, to commence on Monday 29th June 2020. The current Government guidelines are, […]

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Reopening of the Scottish Property Market: First Minister’s Phase 2 announcement

Yesterday, the First Minister announced plans to allow the safe reopening of the Scottish property market from 29th June 2020. We await full official guidance from the Government on exactly how this will happen but we are currently putting preparations in place to be ready for the reopening. The Government’s route map out of lockdown […]

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EPPG Property Chat: The safe but progressive route out of lockdown for the Scottish property market

With the publication of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 phased route map out of lockdown and estate agency activity resuming South of the border in England, many sellers and buyers are wondering when house moves can safely resume again more fully Scotland. Since lockdown, we have released regular content on the East Central Scotland property market. […]

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May Market Report: New buyers entering the market

Despite restrictions on property transactions during lockdown, we are receiving an ever increasing number of enquiries from buyers ready to get moving and our team has kept working throughout this abnormal time, to progress our clients’ transactions as far as possible. Adapting to what has become the “new norm” for property valuations and viewings to […]

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EPPG Property Chat: Dramatic increase in property activity in dynamic and resilient East Central Scotland market

Edinburgh Pro-Active Property Group (EPPG), who represent 25% of local sellers and buyers in Edinburgh and the Lothians, are delighted to report that property market activity levels have dramatically increased over the past few weeks. We believe that the re-opening of the English property market, and the recent release of the Scottish roadmap out of […]

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First Time Buyer Schemes in Scotland 2020

Last week we reported that there were more and more properties lining up to go on the market and a range of mortgage deals (some lenders are still offering 95% mortgages) available to first time buyers. Following our top 5 tips for first time buyers, this article will detail the schemes which are available for […]

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EPPG Property Chat: First-Time Buyer Scotland Tips

With more and more properties lining up to go on the market in Edinburgh and the Lothians with EPPG firms when it is safe to do so, there are a lot of reasons for local first time buyers to be optimistic and there is  a range of attractive mortgage products and a number of schemes […]

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Now on market: Stylish 1 bed flat in Edinburgh’s Old Town

Tastefully presented third floor flat beautifully renovated by an interior architect to create a stylish home in the heart of Edinburgh. Property has been used as a successful short-term holiday let but would also make an ideal home for a first-time buyer or young professional.

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Now on market: beautiful double upper in the Dalry Colonies

This beautiful 3 bedroom double upper lies in a highly regarded location in the Dalry Colonies Conservation Area in the heart of Edinburgh. The property has been recently refurbished to a high standard throughout creating a stylish family home.

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EPPG Property Chat: You Are What You Tweet

Recent events have changed not only the goal posts but the entire playing field. Social media, once a nice extra marketing tool for many businesses, has become a core component of marketing – particularly property marketing – almost overnight. All EPPG firms have active, engaging and pro-active individual profiles on platforms such as (but not […]

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