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11 STUART WYND, CORSTORPHINE,
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LETTING ADVICE FIXED PRICE £215,000 11 STUART WYND, CORSTORPHINE, D
EDINBURGH EH12 8XU
WHAT DOES 2021 HAVE IN STORE FOR
THE EDINBURGH RENTAL MARKET? FIXED PRICE £215,000 2 1 1 D

Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, offers her thoughts on what’s going to happen in the ESPC PROPERTY
Edinburgh rental market in 2021.

When Scottish property market restrictions One and two bedrooms continue to be
were eased at the end of June, we saw popular, but we are also seeing an increase in
pent-up demand following lockdown kick demand for family homes to rent. This could
start the rental market, and have seen this be due to tenants looking for more space for
continue through the remaining year, even homeworking and gardens due to priorities
during the traditionally quieter periods of changing as a result of the initial lockdown
time. While it’s difficult to predict what will period.
happen this year, particularly in light of recent
lockdown restrictions, we anticipate that In terms of legislation affecting the Edinburgh
the market will continue into 2021 on this rental market, the Scottish Government has
optimistic track. confirmed that the temporary changes made
under the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
Edinburgh has long been a popular choice will be extended until at least March 2021.
when choosing to purchase an investment
property, largely due to its huge popularity as This means the extended eviction notice
a place to live and work. It is unlikely that this period of six months will continue to apply for
will change any time soon, and over recent notices served after 6th April 2020 in most
months we’ve seen an influx in overseas cases, as will the requirement to satisfy the
investors into the Edinburgh market, along Tribunal that eviction is reasonable.
with more and more people relocating to
the Scottish capital.
During 2020, the changing rules and
restrictions regarding the Scottish private
rented sector have illustrated how important
it is to keep up to date with current legislation,
Presented in a true move-in condition, with immaculate, contemporary interiors, two
and the benefits of using a trusted agent who
can provide comprehensive advice. bedrooms, and desirable open-plan living, plus a lovely front and back gardens with access to
unrestricted on-street parking, this end-terrace house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within
ESPC Lettings have worked hard throughout Presented in a true move-in condition, with immaculate, contemporary interiors, two
an established residential area of Corstorphine.
the year to stay up-to-date with the latest bedrooms, and desirable open-plan living, plus a lovely front and back gardens with access to
guidance and legislation so we can keep our unrestricted on-street parking, this end-terrace house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within
landlord informed. an established residential area of Corstorphine.
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about how we can help you manage your VIEWING INFORMATION
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