The property market in Edinburgh and the Lothians has experienced unprecedented demand and significant changes in recent times. As we emerged from the Covid-19 lockdowns, the market exhibited a dysfun...
At Neilsons, we love being a part of the journey our clients take with their homes. Since we opened in 1977 we’ve helped tens of thousands of first time buyers secure their first step on to the prop...
Despite rising interest rates and wider economic fluctuations, the local property market in Edinburgh and the Lothians has remained buoyant and robust in 2023, demonstrating its continued resilience a...
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 tackle the rising cost of livin...
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 the local E...
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 local seller a...
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 be settling...
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 at a Fixed Price....
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...
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 ways to make their properties as en...
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 anticipated by many economists as the bank st...
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, Neilsons have faced down a nu...