Property intelligence for
Edinburgh home buyers
Edinburgh's market is dominated by tenement flats in Leith and Marchmont alongside stone-built Victorian villas in the Southside and New Town Georgian apartments.
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Buying in Edinburgh? Here's what to know
Property stock
Sandstone tenement flats from the 1870s-1910s are Edinburgh's most common property type, found throughout Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Gorgie and Leith, typically with high ceilings, sash windows and shared stairwells. The New Town offers grand Georgian flats with original cornicing and shutters. Corstorphine and Cramond have inter-war bungalows and 1950s-60s detached homes. Modern developments at Granton Waterfront and Western Harbour use timber-frame and steel-frame construction.
Buyer warnings
Scottish tenement law means buyers share responsibility for the roof, external walls and common stair — understanding the condition of shared elements is critical before purchase. Many Edinburgh tenements have stone facades showing signs of erosion, with repointing costs shared among all proprietors via a factor. The city's strict conservation area controls cover large parts of the centre and Southside, restricting window replacements, satellite dishes and external modifications. Home Reports are legally required in Scotland and must be less than 12 weeks old.
Market context
Edinburgh is the most expensive city in Scotland, with EH3 (New Town) and EH9 (Marchmont/Grange) commanding premium prices driven by limited supply and international demand. Short-term holiday let regulation has pushed some former Airbnb properties back onto the residential market, particularly in the Old Town and Leith Walk corridor. First-time buyers are increasingly priced towards Restalrig, Moredun and Wester Hailes, while family buyers compete fiercely for homes in the Stockbridge and Colinton catchments.
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What's in your report
Construction era
When it was likely built — and the problems that tend to come with that era.
Annual running costs
The stuff the listing never mentions: heating, maintenance reserve and council tax, estimated for this property.
Top potential issues
3–5 specific things to watch for, based on the property type, age and description.
Viewing checklist
Walk in knowing exactly what to inspect, photograph and ask the agent — before they rush you out.
Risk rating
Low / Medium / High with a straight explanation of why, not just a colour.
Summary
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Viewing assessment
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5-year maintenance plan
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