Should I Sell My Rental Property in Edinburgh? An Honest Look at the Market

Should I Sell My Rental Property in Edinburgh? An Honest Look at the Market

Over the last few years, the Edinburgh rental market has been anything but predictable. Landlords have experienced a period of extraordinary demand, rapidly rising rents and fierce competition for properties. But in the last 12–18 months, the tone of the market has changed and landlords are now asking if this is the right time to sell. The honest answer is…

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What’s Really Happening in Edinburgh’s Rental Market Right Now?

Over the past few years, Edinburgh’s rental market has experienced extraordinary demand and rising rents. Many landlords saw properties let within days, sometimes at prices far above what they would have expected just a few years earlier. But markets rarely stay at peak intensity forever. As we move through 2026, the…

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UK economy grows by 0.5% in February but outlook for 2026 remains disappointing

Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. Largest month-on-month growth since December 2024, but long-term prospects thrown off track by conflict in Middle East. Lower growth leads to reduced tax revenues, threatening public finances. Government faces trade-off between protecting households and maintaining fiscal…

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April employment law changes: All that you need to know

New April employment laws bring major ‘day one’ rights that all employers must prepare for Staff beginning jobs next week will have employment rights from their first day – and businesses are being urged to ensure they are prepared for this. Changes coming into force through the UK Government’s Employment…

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What the new Fair Work Agency means for your business

You might not have heard of the Fair Work Agency yet. It arrived as part of the Employment Rights Act in April. While there is not much information out there, we know it will change how you handle your legal requirements. Everything you need to know about the Fair Work Agency The Fair Work…

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Blind Spots

High-net-worth blind spots: areas of financial advice you can’t afford to miss Most entrepreneurs we meet can easily recite figures about business revenue and margins. But with all the focus on growth, it’s easy for wider financial planning to be missed. In our experience, three areas tend to be overlooked,…

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How footballers can prepare for life after the final whistle

Andy Gray, head of sport at Gilson Gray Financial Management As the domestic football season moves into its final stretch, and contracts, transfers, and futures come into sharper focus, many players will find themselves at a natural point of reflection. For some, that will mean negotiating their next deal, while…

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Scotland’s housing ambition needs a delivery engine

  By Andrew Duncan, Land Director at Cruden Scotland has no shortage of ambition when it comes to housing. Over the past year in particular, the state of our housing system and falling levels of housebuilding have rightly come under intense scrutiny. Across the country we are seeing clear signs…

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UK steel strategy and what it means for Scotland

By Alan Stewart, partner at MHA, the accountancy and business advisory firm The UK Government’s ambition to increase domestic steel usage is understandable, particularly in the context of supply chain resilience and supporting UK industry. However, from a Scottish perspective, the implications are more complex. Scotland is not a major…

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UK borrowing back in the red for February — Iet’s hope the Government didn’t celebrate too early

Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. Public sector net borrowing reached £14.3 billion in February, marking a sharp turnaround from the exceptional £30 billion surplus recorded in January. February’s return to borrowing underlines the more challenging reality facing the UK’s public finances.…

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