Property investment in Edinburgh
Scotland's capital, with a strong financial services sector, four universities and a very large visitor economy.
Why investors look at Edinburgh
Scotland's capital, with a strong financial services sector, four universities and a very large visitor economy. Its economy draws on financial services, higher education, tourism and festivals, technology and public sector, which together support demand for both homes and commercial space.
Edinburgh is home to the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University, which bring steady demand from students, staff and graduates.
Transport and connections
Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket, the city tram, and Edinburgh Airport. Good connections widen the pool of tenants and buyers for property in and around the city.
Property types we follow in Edinburgh
Fractional ownership lets you back a specific building rather than a whole portfolio. In Edinburgh these are the opportunities we track most closely:
Before you invest in Edinburgh
- Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, collected by Revenue Scotland, applies to purchases in Scotland.
- Most new residential lettings in Scotland are private residential tenancies, and landlords must register with their local council. Scots property law differs from the rest of the UK.
- Check the local council's planning policies, including any licensing schemes for rented homes or houses in multiple occupation.
- Look at flood risk, building condition and energy efficiency for the specific property.
- Work through our due diligence checklist.
Questions about investing in Edinburgh
Can I invest in Edinburgh property with a small amount?
Yes, fractional ownership is designed for this. Instead of buying a whole property in Edinburgh, you buy shares in a company that owns one. There is no property open right now, so join the waitlist to hear when the next opportunity opens.
What types of property can investors buy into in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh we follow purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent apartments and period tenement flats.
What drives rental demand in Edinburgh?
The local economy is supported by financial services, higher education, tourism and festivals, technology and public sector. Edinburgh is home to the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University, which bring steady demand from students, staff and graduates.
Which property tax applies when buying in Edinburgh?
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, collected by Revenue Scotland, applies to purchases in Scotland.