Yesterday the Bank of England took the decision to increase the base rate by 0.25% to 4.25%. The decision was not totally unexpected and has been implemented to try and … Read More
Interest rates rise to 4% – what does this mean for the local market?
As ever, when it comes to local property market news and updates, Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents want to give informative frontline dispatches from those working at the forefront of … Read More
Grounds for cautious optimism in the Edinburgh and Lothians property market
On the week that featured ‘Blue Monday’, the local property market was anything but blue. After a few busy weeks of market activity, Neilsons reflect on what’s been happening with … Read More
Where is the Edinburgh and Lothians property market heading in 2023?
Welcome to 2023! After several years of rapid changes in an ever-evolving Edinburgh and Lothians property market and unprecedented levels of demand, the market has been reported by some to … Read More
“Offers Over” or “Fixed Price” – what does it all mean in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
In the four years preceding 2022, an average of 12.4% of properties sold through the ESPC, (the majority of properties sold in Edinburgh & the Lothians), were advertised for sale … Read More
Neilsons collaborate to create the new ESPC Charter
The Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre (ESPC) became a local institution from its inception in 1971. It is a membership organisation made up exclusively of Solicitor Estate Agents, primarily for the … Read More
Energy and Insulation Tips for Home Movers in Edinburgh and The Lothians
Whilst we’ve enjoyed a mild Autumn so far this year, as we move in to the winter months, with energy prices at an all-time high, homeowners and movers are seeking … Read More
Three is the magic number
The Bank of England announced an increase to the base rate today (3rd November 2022) of 0.75% meaning that the base rate now stands at 3%. This was a move … Read More
A busy week in uncertain times – Neilsons mortgage market update
What a week! Our firm was established in 1977 so this is not the first time that we find ourselves working against the backdrop of economic uncertainty. Over the decades, … Read More
Mortgage rates in the news – Neilsons explain what it means
There’s been a lot of media speculation published about the property market today with the announcement that some high-street lenders are removing their mortgage products from the market. So, what’s … Read More