Property investment in Inverness
The capital of the Highlands and a growing service centre for a wide rural region and its tourism economy.
Why investors look at Inverness
The capital of the Highlands and a growing service centre for a wide rural region and its tourism economy. Its economy draws on tourism, public sector, health and life sciences, which together support demand for both homes and commercial space.
Inverness is home to the University of the Highlands and Islands, which brings steady demand from students, staff and graduates.
Transport and connections
Inverness station, the A9 and A96, and Inverness Airport. Good connections widen the pool of tenants and buyers for property in and around the city.
Property types we follow in Inverness
Fractional ownership lets you back a specific building rather than a whole portfolio. In Inverness these are the opportunities we track most closely:
Before you invest in Inverness
- 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 Inverness
Can I invest in Inverness property with a small amount?
Yes, fractional ownership is designed for this. Instead of buying a whole property in Inverness, 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 Inverness?
In Inverness we follow holiday and serviced accommodation, local rental homes and key-worker housing.
What drives rental demand in Inverness?
The local economy is supported by tourism, public sector, health and life sciences. Inverness is home to the University of the Highlands and Islands, which brings steady demand from students, staff and graduates.
Which property tax applies when buying in Inverness?
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, collected by Revenue Scotland, applies to purchases in Scotland.