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EXPERT ADVICE
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                 The best property postcodes for

                           Edinburgh investors


            Using the latest rental data from Citylets and house price information
             from ESPC, Head of Lettings Nicky Lloyd shares the best areas for
                            buy-to-let property in Edinburgh.




         f you’re considering investing in buy-to-let,   during the fourth quarter of 2022, with properties
         the location of your property is probably   here proving popular with a range of renters.
      Ithe most important factor to think about. A
       great location can attract quality tenants and   Located to the west of the city centre, and
       higher rental rates.                 covering neighbourhoods such as Corstorphine,
                                            Murrayfield,  Hermiston  and  Saughtonhall,  this
       Understanding the kind of yield your property   postcode offers a variety of homes suited to
       can expect is key to making a great investment   students, young professionals working in the
       – so, combining the latest rental data from   city and families looking for a home close to
       Citylets with ESPC’s house price information, we   good  schools  and green spaces, plus  it  offers
       can reveal the three postcodes that provided   excellent local amenities and first-rate transport
       the strongest rental yields during the fourth   links thanks to the bus and tram routes close by.
       quarter of 2022.
                                            Two-bedroom  properties  in  EH12  performed
       EH9: Newington, Marchmont and The    strongest, with an average gross rental yield of
       Meadows                              6.8%, while one-bedroom homes had a yield of 6%.          THE ART OF BEING LOCAL, NATIONWIDE
       Homes in EH9 are a great investment
       opportunity as they have access to green   EH11: Gorgie, Sighthill and The Calders          With more than 100 years’ experience, we are one of the country’s leading
       spaces with great transport links into the   Properties in suburban and out-of-town areas   companies in household removals and storage. Whether you are moving locally, nationally,
       city centre through bus, walking or cycling.     are becoming increasingly popular and homes   internationally or even need to store your treasured possessions, our team of experts
       Properties in EH9 are especially popular with   in EH11 are a great investment opportunity.
       the student population of Edinburgh as they are                                                 will ensure that you can sit back while we take care of everything.
       close to the university campuses.    Boasting great access into the city centre
                                            through bus or tram, making the area popular
       One-bedroom  properties  in  EH9  achieved  an   with young professionals, locations in EH11 have         For a free moving survey and advice contact:
       average rental yield of 7.5% during Q4 2022, while   seen notable renter demand.                     JOHN DUNCAN REMOVALS - EDINBURGH
       two-bedroom properties offered a yield of 4.2%.                                                                0131 654 1200
                                            Three-bedroom  properties  in  EH11  achieved  an                         ESPC@dbonner.co.uk
       EH12: Corstorphine and Murrayfield   average rental yield of 6.2% during Q4 2022, while
       Homes in the EH12 postcode performed strongly   one-bedroom properties offered a yield of 5.8%.     DOREE BONNER INTERNATIONAL - GLASGOW
                                                                                                                      0141 339 6000
                                                                                                                      ESPC@dbonner.co.uk
                                                                                                                       www.doreebonner.co.uk
       ESPC Lettings is an Edinburgh letting agent. We can help with marketing your rental property and finding the right tenants.
       Contact the team on 0131 253 2847 or landlord@espc.com.
                                                                                                         JOHN DUNCAN REMOVALS ARE PART OF THE DOREE BONNER INTERNATIONAL GROUP
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