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Property auction highlights: Spectacular September

20 September 2023 | Auction House Scotland

Our 13th of September auction saw some exciting lots go under the hammer, from run-down flats to Doctor Who style police boxes! We achieved an 89% success rate, selling 31 out of the 35 lots offered and raising over £1.9m for our sellers....

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Scottish Government plans to introduce long-term rent controls

07 September 2023 | Auction House Scotland

The Scottish Government has pledged to introduce rent controls and new tenant rights in a major new housing bill as part of new housing policies to tackle homelessness and the private rented sector (PRS) supply shortage.

Scotland already has a...

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Scottish countryside homes under the hammer

07 September 2023 | Auction House Scotland

If you’re dreaming of a life in the country or are hunting for a rural property project, check out these latest homes under the hammer with Auction House Scotland - from a B listed country mansion to a flat surrounded by fields of green. 

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Doctor Who style police box in Edinburgh up for auction

07 September 2023 | Auction House Scotland

Whether you're a Doctor Who fan or just interested in one-of-a-kind properties, this former police box near the Royal Botanic Garden in Scotland's capital up for sale in Auction House Scotland's 13th September auction is sure to appeal.

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Upcoming changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in Scotland

15 August 2023 | Auction House Scotland

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been an important feature in the property industry since they were first introduced to Scotland in 2008, and with changing government legislation on the horizon to improve the energy efficiency of our...

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Quirky lots for sale at auction in Scotland

15 August 2023 | Auction House Scotland

From the weird to the wonderful, there’s no limit to the sorts of properties that are offered for sale at auction. Buyers can access a much broader range of property types than most would imagine, making auctions the ultimate treasure trove...

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Plans to extend Scottish rent cap and eviction ban until March 2024

09 June 2023 | Auction House Scotland

The Scottish Government announced on 1st June 2023 that they intend to extend the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act Regulations beyond 30 September 2023 for an additional six months in an effort to protect private tenants during...

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Auction House Scotland is celebrating its 10th anniversary!

31 May 2023 | Auction House Scotland

Going, going... for 10 years! 

This June, Auction House Scotland is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

The company was established in 2013 by property investor Ross Harper as part of the wider Auction House UK franchise, which had been in...

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Rightmove data reveals Scotland is UK’s fastest place to sell a home

10 May 2023 | Auction House Scotland

Recent analysis from the UK’s biggest property website, Rightmove, has revealed that seven of the top ten quickest selling housing markets are in Scotland.

The data, published in April 2023, shows that Falkirk in Stirlingshire is the...

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Proposed tax increases for second and empty homes in Scotland

20 April 2023 | Auction House Scotland

Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has recently announced a new Government proposal that could see Scottish Councils given powers to impose significant tax increases on second homes and empty properties.

The formal consultation for...

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