The ESPC Property Show

In this episode of the ESPC Property Show, Paul and Megan are joined by Ewan and Sam from Changeworks , a Scottish environmental charity that delivers solutions for low carbon living. Changeworks has over 35 years’ experience in delivering high impact solutions for low-carbon living. They work collaboratively with partners, organisations and householders to drive transformation in energy efficienc...

In this week's episode, Paul & Megan speak to Jennifer Kennedy from Homes for Scotland about the lack of suitable homes in Scotland. Jennifer explains what barriers are prohibiting new homes being built, why we are so behind in the development of new build homes and just how bad the housing problem in the UK is. You can find out more about Homes for Scotland and the work they do here .  G...

In this episode, Paul & Megan are joined by Amy Howard (Neilsons) and Caitlin Keegan (Gillespie Macandrew) to get the best advice for first-time buyers.  Amy & Caitlin share invaluable insights and advice for first-time buyers in the Scottish property market. They discuss the crucial steps to take, including appointing a solicitor, finding a mortgage broker, and understanding affordability...

Paul and Megan discuss various topics related to buying property, answering questions from their listeners. They emphasize the importance of seeking professional advice from a solicitor-estate agent, especially for first-time buyers. The conversation also delves into the "basket of goods" used to measure inflation, highlighting the addition of items like tortilla wraps, video doorbells,...

In this podcast episode, Paul and Megan are joined by Debbie Hair ( Investment Manager, Evelyn Partners ). They delve into various economic and financial topics, starting with inflation and its implications, touching on both short-term and long-term trends, emphasising the importance of considering environmental, social, and governance factors when evaluating companies for investment, particularly...

In this week's episode, Megan & Paul head to the Scottish Borders to find out more about the local property market. Our podcast guests for this episode are Suzanne Grey from Hastings Legal and Struan Ferguson from Blackwood Smith . Suzanne discusses the Kelso property market, while Struan chats us through the current property landscape in Peebles. Explore the enchanting world of Scottish...

In this week's episode, Megan & Paul chat through the latest stats on the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Initially, they chat through the ESPC data for the last three months before having a wider discussion with Maurice Allan (Managing Director of Estate Agency at Lindsays) and Lyndsey Beckwith (Head of Estate Agency at Ralph Sayer). The chat co...

This week, Megan & Paul chat about how marital status can affect property ownership.  The episode includes a discussion with legal experts, Dianne Millen and Kimberley Mackay from ESPC solicitor estate agency Watermans . In the chat, we talk about buying a home as an unmarried couple, divorce and property as well as the importance of getting a will.  You can watch the full episode on our YouTu...

This week, Megan & Paul are back on the road and have gone South West to Dumfries & Galloway. The episode is an extra long one as we make the most of their time in the area. Our guests today are Scott Mackay from the Midsteeple Quarter project, Finlay Carson MSP and local solicitor estate agent, Paul Cavers from Cavers & Co .  We kick off the episode with a chat on 20-minute neighbourh...

On this week's episode, Paul & Megan chat to garden design expert, Lisa Lempsink. Where should you start when it comes to your garden?  What is a living wall? And is astroturf all that it's cracked up to be?  These are just some of the questions that are answered in this week's episode of The ESPC Property Show!  Our guest this week is Edinburgh-based Garden Designer, Lisa Lemps...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Paul & Megan speak to David Lauder and Paul Demarco from ESPC Mortgages about the current mortgages market. In this episode they cover: 00:00 Introduction to today's episode 01:53 What is the current mortgage market like? 05:14 How far ahead should your renew your fixed rate? 06:25 Why should you use a mortgage advisor? 10:24 Advice for first-ti...

On this week's episode of The ESPC Property Show, Paul & Megan hit the road and head over the Queensferry Crossing to explore Dunfermline. With it's recent upgrade to city status, Dunfermline was top on our list of places to share with our listeners. Dunfermline often appears as a hotspot in ESPC House Price Reports, as it is home to affordable property prices and a manageable commut...

Paul & Megan are back for season two of the ESPC Property Show. To ease you into the season, they are recording solo to update you on all the property market news you may have missed during the podcast's summer hiatus. After 14 consecutive interest rate rises from the Bank of England, Paul gives an update on how this is affecting the market and how the property market is performing in and...

Who doesn't love a little surprise?! While we take a wee hiatus between seasons 1 & 2, we thought we'd deliver a bonus podcast episode. This episode is the audio recording from our livestream event ESPC Live. You can watch the full thing back on YouTube here , or you can listen to the audio recording right here on the podcast feed.  The event included a property market update coverin...

We've made it to the end of season 1 of the ESPC Property Show! In this episode, Megan and Paul chat through what they've enjoyed the most from our first 20 episodes before speaking with Dominik Smerk about his new book on "Edinburgh's Hidden Gems". We're really looking forward to bringing you something a bit different for season 2! If you have any suggestions for any...

What is feng shui? Well, you're about to find out! Today Paul & Megan are joined by Denise Langan to chat through all the basics of feng shui from kua numbers, bringing more prosperity to your life through your furniture placements and the feng shui of Edinburgh itself. Got a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions a...

Are you thinking of selling your home? Whether it's your first time or the first time in a long time, this is the episode for you! In this week's episode, Paul & Megan are joined by Jamie Sole (Blair Cadell) and Paul Clancy (Clancy's) to talk you through the process of selling a home in Scotland. We chat through what happens at a valuation, how to select a solicitor estate agent...

Is it time to emigrate South? We're joined by Neil Spinney, a Property Finder who operates across Spain to talk all about moving abroad. Neil speaks us through exactly how to approach a move to Spain, his tips for budgeting, how the legalities work and also what a Spanish lifestyle can offer us! It's a fascinating episode and is likely to make you want to pack up your bags for some time...

The question every homeowner wants an answer to! How do you add value to your home? We spoke to Scott Grieve from Mov8 Real Estate to discuss just that! We also speak through what happens at a valuation and how properties are valued by ESPC solicitor estate agents. If you're thinking about selling your home, you can find an ESPC solicitor estate agent for a pre-sale valuation here .  Got a qu...

The economy has been a huge talking point over the last few years, but how does an economy work? And how does it affect the property market? On today's episode, we're joined by Debbie Hair, Director of Investment Management at Evelyn Partners. Debbie chats us through the basics of economics, the financial crash of 2008 and her outlook for the rest of 2023.  Got a question for us? Send us...

Thinking about purchasing a Buy-to-Let for the student market? We've got all of your questions answered in this episode of The ESPC Property Show! Join Paul & Megan as they chat to ESPC Lettings experts Nicky Lloyd and Martyn Johnstone about what is required to rent to students, where are the best locations and what are their top tips for breaking into the market.  Got a question for us?...

Whether you're a first time buyer or someone who hasn't bought a property in a very long time, this is the episode for you! Paul and Megan are joined by two of our solicitor estate agent member firms to talk you through exactly how to buy a home in Scotland in 2023.  Our guests are David Marshall from Warners and Hannah Gaddie from Gillespie Macandrew.  Some of the topics covered include...

How has the property market fared so far in 2023? Have our predictions from January materialised?  In this episode, we chat to Louisa Raistrick from Coulters and Murray Souter from ESPC Mortgages and catch up on this year's activity. Is a house price crash coming? (Spoiler alert: we don't think so!) Got a question for us? Send us a text message! Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear...

This week Paul & Megan are joined by Mhairi from Scottish Futures Trust to discuss "Town Centre Living". The concept looks at the development of housing that brings more people to live within our town centres and how that can have a major role in creating strong and sustainable places, as well as active travel, affordable and independent living, walkable neighbourhoods, the wellbeing...

In this week's episode, Paul & Megan chat to Michelle Milnes from Property Studios. Michelle specialises in creating marketing materials for properties when they go to market.  During our chat we discuss the progress made in property marketing over the last decade, the impact of COVID-19 on property marketing, how video can be used to market homes and what lies ahead for the future of pro...