Property investment in Scotland
Edinburgh and Glasgow lead, with a distinct legal and tax system for property and strong student and tourism markets.
Places we follow in Scotland
Aberdeen
Scotland's energy capital, moving from oil and gas towards offshore wind and the wider energy transition.
Dundee
A waterfront city with a games and digital cluster, two universities and a large regeneration programme.
Edinburgh
Scotland's capital, with a strong financial services sector, four universities and a very large visitor economy.
Glasgow
Scotland's largest city, with a large student population, major regeneration along the Clyde and a growing build-to-rent sector.
Inverness
The capital of the Highlands and a growing service centre for a wide rural region and its tourism economy.
Stirling
A historic city between Glasgow and Edinburgh with a university and steady commuter demand.
Local rules to know
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.