The ESPC Show is the podcast to listen to if you're interested in any part of the Scottish property market! Each week we'll dive into a topic and share all that you need to know about it. Our promise is to provide honest, jargon-free and data driven advice from informative expert guests. Covering everything from buying a home in Scotland for the first time to investing in a rental property, The ESPC Show is the perfect audio companion. ESPC is the home of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and the West of Scotland. We are so much more than a property portal though, we provide mortgage advice through ESPC Mortgages and a full lettings management service with ESPC Lettings, as well as a wide network of solicitor estate agent member firms and a host of Scottish property advice.
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June 4, 2026Episode 10914 min
Our updated property market predictions
In this week's episode, Paul & Megan review their 2026 predictions and see what's come true and what has changed since December 2025. Skip to the part that's most relevant to you:0:00 Intro1:24 Changes in interest rates 4:50 How unemployment is affecting markets5:28 Edinburgh property market update7:00 Offering over valuation9:36 Did more sellers come to market this year?10:45 Potential policy changes from Scot Gov11:50 Top areas for listings
May 21, 2026Episode 10838 min
The SNP needs to build more homes | Post-election analysis with Andy McIver
In this episode of The ESPC Property Show, Paul & Megan are joined by Andy McIver (Host on Holyrood Sources podcast and founder of Message Matters) to debrief the recent Scottish election. In the episode they cover everything from how Westminster "infects" Scottish politics, how John Swinney might run his minority government and whether or not the housing crisis can be solved in this term of government.Chapters:0:00 Coming up0:30 Introduction1:42 John Swinney chooses his cabinet3:15 Westminster affecting Scottish politics6:23 Did the cost of living crisis start in 2008?10:51 Any surprises in the Scottish election?11:38 The SNP have to do things differently13:30 How reliable are manifestos?16:28 How will John Swinney run a minority government?20:29 Is housing a priority for this government?22:55 Housing policy battles 25:46 First Home Fund 29:03 John Swinney's leadership32:32 How could the housing sector look in 5 years?34:51 Quick fire questions
May 7, 2026Episode 10730 min
How you could co-own a home with your friends | The launch of CoHaus
In this episode of the ESPC Property Show, Paul & Megan are joined by Will Mushet & Martin Fallon from CoHaus. CoHaus is a platform launching in Edinburgh to help first-time buyers learn more about buying a property with friends in order to get onto the property ladder. Will & Martin discuss why they created CoHaus and how it can help the next generation of home owners buy property and build equity. Find out more about joining their Edinburgh pilot here: https://cohaus.tech/pilotSkip to the part you're most interested in:0:00 - Introduction2:20 - What is CoHaus?3:18 - The appetite for co-buying4:12 - The practicalities of co-ownership4:54 - Why create CoHaus now?7:12 - Who is the target audience for CoHaus?8:25 - How does CoHaus work?10:18 - How to establish co-ownership compatibility13:08 - Exit strategies15:24 - Deciding on financial compatibility17:53 - First steps once you have found your co-buyers19:54 - Risks of going into co-buying without advice21:07 - Why CoHaus is starting in Edinburgh24:09 - How to join the CoHaus pilot
April 23, 202641 min
How your vote could affect the Scottish housing market - Reviewing the Scottish party manifestos
In this episode of the ESPC Property Show, Paul & Megan dissect five of the six major political parties' manifestos ahead of the upcoming Scottish election on 7th May. They lay out ESPC's own manifesto and what they were hoping to see across the manifestos. They also explain the key topics affecting the current housing market and break down how each party proposes to tackle them.Skip to the part more relevant to you:0:00 Introduction 1:06 The ESPC manifesto5:10 How many houses will be built?9:44 How will they help first-time buyers?14:48 Changes to LBTT17:53 Additional Dwelling Supplement changes22:06 Council tax reform25:28 How would they change rental controls?29:40 Energy efficiency in homes33:26 Proposed planning changes37:11 Election results predictions
April 9, 2026Episode 10536 min
Spring Property Market Roundtable 2026 | An update on what's happening in the Edinburgh market
In today's episode Paul & Megan are joined by four property market experts for the ESPC Spring roundtable. The panel discuss what the market is currently like for buyers and sellers and what could lie ahead for the rest of the year. The panellists for this episode are Graham White (Anderson Strathern), James Armstrong (DMD Law), Laura Sheilds (Monarch Legal) and Robbie Horn (Gillespie Macandrew). CHAPTERS0:00-2:24 Intro 2:24-6:45 How is the property market right now? 6:45-7:49 Could house prices drop? 7:49-9:26 Is property still a good investment?9:26-10:54 There's not enough property on the market10:54-16:24 Is the market getting busier in Spring?16:24-19:05 Has buyer behaviour been influenced by interest rates?19:05-23:18 How much are buyers paying over valuation?23:18-27:41 What are the mistakes that buyers are making?27:41-29:52 Advice for pricing your property for market29:52-32:12 Why use "offers over" pricing strategy32:12-35:52 What's going to happen to house prices for the rest of the year?
March 26, 2026Episode 10437 min
What happens at a home valuation? And when is the right time to sell?
On this episode of the ESPC Property Show, Paul & Megan sit down with property experts Louisa Raistrick (Head of Estate Agency, Coulters) and Sean Nicol (CEO, Simpson & Marwick) to discuss what happens at a property valuation. The chat includes the reason you shouldn't rely on an instant valuation tool online and when is the best time to put your home on the market. Get a valuation from an ESPC solicitor estate agent here.CHAPTERS:0:00-1:52 Intro1:52-3:30 What is a property valuation? And how does it differ from an online valuation?3:30-5:01 How long does a property valuation take? 05:01-7:04 How is a valuation different from a Home Report valuation?7:04-8:31 How to prepare for a valuation?8:31-10:16 What rooms do property valuers focus on?10:16-11:06 Floorplans11:06-13:11 Documentation required at valuations13:11-15:01 When should you get a property valuation?15:01-19:09 What are the factors that determine a property's value?19:09-20:41 How can a seller trust that a valuation is correct?20:41-21:50 Will an agent give you an exact price or a range? 21:50-24:22 What are the biggest misconceptions about valuation?24:22-27:00 How do valuers manage seller expectations?27:00-28:54 Advice for anyone thinking of selling their home28:54-30:55 What happens after a valuation?30:55-35:20 When is the best time of year to sell?
March 12, 2026Episode 10327 min
What to expect as a tenant in Scotland - Inspections, desposits & ending tenancy
On this episode of the ESPC Property Show, Paul & Megan are joined by Alex & Nathan, two Property Managers from ESPC Lettings to discuss the experience of tenants living in Scotland. They discuss everything from what happens at an inspection through to how fast you can get your deposit back. Find a property to rent from ESPC Lettings here. Chapters:0:00-2:01 Intro2:01-4:09 What happens if a tenant has an issue in their rental?4:09-6:04 Can a landlord refuse to do maintenance?6:04-7:41 What are tenants responsible for?7:41-11:39 What happens at a property inspection?11:39-12:29 How often do letting agents conduct inspections?12:29-13:23 What is the process of ending your tenancy?13:23-13:42 How much notice do tenants have to give? 13:42-16:00 What should tenants do when they leave their rental home?16:00-18:32 Returning your deposit18:32-22:14 How fast can you get your deposit back?22:14-23:55 Staying transparent with your letting agent23:55-25:15 Maintaining gardens in a rental
February 26, 2026Episode 10234 min
Make your home feel more "grown up" through interior design and colour psychology
In this episode of the ESPC Property Show, we are joined by Ruth from Eat Sleep Colour to discuss colour psychology and her checklist on how to make a home feel more "grown up". You can find out more about Ruth's services here.Join Ruth at our upcoming interior design event here.Read Ruth's article in the ESPC magazine here.Chapters:0:00-0:37 Introduction0:37-1:53 Meet Ruth1:53-7:22 How to define your "colour story"?7:22-9:18 Is it ok to paint a room red?9:18-15:06 How to make a colour palette for a room?15:06-18:06 How to add lighting to a room18:06-20:15 How to dress your windows20:15-21:42 What emotions might you want to feel in a room?21:42-24:05 How to style a bookshelf/coffee table24:05-26:57 How to choose art for your home26:57-28:36 How to add texture to a room28:36-30:09 Adding a stand out feature to each room30:09-31:09 How to add greenery to a space31:09-32:18 How to add scent and sound to a design#paidpartnership
February 12, 2026Episode 10127 min
Mortgage products for first-time buyers
This week we're discussing the current mortgage market and how first-time buyers are faring within it. Paul & Megan are joined by Martyn Johnson and Paul Demarco - two of ESPC's independent mortgage advisors. In this episode they cover the following topics:0:00-1:36 Intro1:36-2:55 Are first-time buyers in a better position now vs last year?2:55-3:48 What do lower interest rates mean for first-time buyers?3:48-4:52 Are there more first-time buyers looking for mortgages right now?4:52-6:16 Are first-time buyers facing a competitive market?6:16-7:30 Good news first-time buyer stories7:30-8:14 Mortgage lender competition8:14-8:48 Where will mortgage rates be at the end of 2026?8:48-10:08 What kind of rates are first-time buyers looking at right now?10:08-11:23 Remortgaging in 202611:23-14:36 The first steps first-time buyers should take14:36-15:26 How much savings do you need to speak to a mortgage advisor?15:26-16:09 Gifted deposit and "Bank of Mum & Dad"16:09-18:20 Guarantor & Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgages18:20-20:12 How to deal with adverse credit20:12-22:52 What are the most common mistakes first-time buyers make?22:52-25:24 Save more or get on the ladder faster?The information contained in this podcast is provided in good faith.Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the information, no responsibility is accepted for any errors which, despite our precautions, it may contain.The initial consultation with an adviser is free and without obligation. Thereafter, ESPC Mortgages charges for mortgage advice are usually £395 (£345 for first-time buyers).YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON AMORTGAGE OR OTHER LOANS SECURED AGAINST IT.ESPC (UK) Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Lyncombe Consultants Ltd which is authorisedand regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
January 29, 2026Episode 10033 min
Celebrating 100 episodes & our top 10 favourite pieces of property advice
Welcome to our 100th episode of the ESPC Property Show! Can you believe it?! To celebrate, Paul & Megan reminisce on the last three years of podcasting as well as 55 years of ESPC. They finish up by sharing their top 10 pieces of advice from across all of the ESPC Property Show.CHAPTERS:0:00-1:16 We're podcast centenarians!1:16-3:10 How many guests have we had?!3:10-5:10 How have property prices changed since 1971?5:10-8:25 How has ESPC changed in the last 55 years?8:25-9:52 Listener feedback10:24-13:10 BEST BIT 1: The cost of garden designWatch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5I8ztfJsDSL2yjijyn9ii7?si=T9OQPYlcQLOFrWiUqyMEBw13:10-14:41 BEST BIT 2: Does duration of co-habitation make you "common law" marriedWatch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QVwcTW7ZfNJwAOFePqVVF?si=vivFOB4yQ_G9WTqjfOHkaA14:41-16:46 BEST BIT 3: How does a first-time buyer know they're ready to buyWatch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KCaTzFocFTPPl29IlWNry?si=MatrB9lmRBOVnnMUZH7BoA16:46-18:44 BEST BIT 4: How to stage your home for sellingWatch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VDsCL4lJZ52tLBmvkApdT?si=ejBZis9ZQnKtp_0wGMq2Sw18:44-21:16 BEST BIT 5: Creating a homeowners associationWatch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/39FaW6tLzQ7VwtyLcqZIUF?si=VX0S7KI1QVKyiSgpV2HF1A21:16-24:01 BEST BIT 6: What is a Home Report?Watch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/04bnFzpXcYYLf8GTrQxgSo?si=xnB01JbhSe69Nr0snLLuPg24:01-26:22 BEST BIT 7: Inheritance tax on gifted depositsWatch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Yf7gpYcHpYoZ12uX3FlBs?si=axKnhp3WQM2PCS9i68oLWQ26:22-27:57 BEST BIT 8: How much money do first-time buyers need?Watch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vMqc7uAf8Jnqrmb7nuxTp?si=8ljSQI3oQgeigqjd7Ot5fg 27:57-30:50 BEST BIT 9: Where are overseas buyers coming from?Watch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bbAFBcqK9rLS0xg1dFxqp?si=51eMJKuJRD6IOzYbrnCiGg30:50-33:15 BEST BIT 10: The role of architects in home buyingWatch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18NRF0W2G6Y5MHQc9p4LJL?si=tFiuwkIBRuyxsAqr4E_n6w
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