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This guide is a clear, practical introduction to moving to Edinburgh and
the surrounding areas from overseas - whether you are buying, renting
or relocating. It explains how the Scottish property process works, key
financial considerations and the practical steps to plan for.
Moving from another country can feel unfamiliar at first, but it is a
well-trodden path. Recent data from the Registers of Scotland shows
buyers came from 66 different countries in 2025, with the USA, Hong
Kong and Australia among the most prominent. At every stage, ESPC
can help you feel informed, prepared and confident.
How this guide is organised
We start with the questions people usually ask first like, can I move
here and how does buying work? Before moving on to costs, renting,
the practicalities of doing it all from abroad, and choosing where to
live. Then we provide details of how ESPC can support you.
Contents
4 Can you move here?
5 Renting as an international tenant
6 How buying works in Scotland
10 Key property terms
12 Costs and financial considerations
14 Purchasing from overseas
16 Where to live
18 How ESPC can support you
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