On today's episode, Paul & Megan sit down to dissect the latest Scottish Budget announcement and how it could affect the local property market. They touch on a lack of action on LBTT and first-time buyer relief, the proposed "mansion tax" and the increase to the Cladding Remediation fund. Plus, find out what is on the ESPC manigesto ahead of the upcoming Scottish election.

Chapters:

0:00-0:54 Intro

0:54-5:58 "mansion tax" practicalities

5:58-7:56 Cladding remediation

7:56-8:57 More affordable housing budget

8:57-11:10 No property tax changes

11:10-12:50 The ESPC manifesto

Welcome to a brand new monthly format for the ESPC Property Show feed - the property market briefing.

Listen as Megan breaks down the highlights from the most recent ESPC House Price Report region by region so you can get a snapshot of your local market.

Skip to your region:

0:38-1:42 City of Edinburgh

1:42-2:48 East Lothian

2:48-3:59 Midlothian

3:59-4:57 West Fife & Kinross

4:57-6:01 East Fife

6:01-6:54 West Lothian

6:54-7:58 Scottish Borders

Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!
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You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw
Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T
ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.

In our most popular episode of the year, Paul and Megan return with their predictions for the Scottish property market in 2026.

They look back on how the market performed in 2025, including whether last year’s interest rate predictions stacked up, before exploring what lies ahead.

From potential base rate cuts and mortgage affordability to house price growth, listings, sales volumes and time to sell, this episode breaks down what buyers and sellers can realistically expect next year.

The episode also explores where Scotland’s next property hotspots could be, including areas tipped for growth due to transport links, new schools and major infrastructure investment.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, homeowner or thinking about selling in 2026, this episode offers clear, data-led insight into what could shape the year ahead.

CHAPTERS:
0:00-0:33 Introduction
0:33-3:40 Looking back at the 2025 property market
3:40-5:47 Did last year's predictions come true?
5:47-7:14 Interest rates: what happens next in 2026?
7:14-9:09 Mortgage rate vs base rate
9:09-11:02 Will house prices break £300,000 in 2026
11:02-11:50 Are buyers still paying over Home Report value?
11:50-12:54 Did private school VAT affect house prices?
12:54-15:27 Listings & sales: will more homes come to market?
15:27-16:35 Chains, fall throughs & time to sell
16:35-18:23 Scottish election policy changes to watch
18:23-24:34 2026 property hotspots to watch
24:34-25:40 Key takeaways for buyers and sellers in 2026
25:40-27:28 ESPC stats and insights
27:28-28:43 What's next for the ESPC Property Show?

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Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!

To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.

You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw

Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T

ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.