We're back for a bonus episode! Paul breaks down what he expects to see in the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders in 2025.

From what's going to happen to interest rates, house prices and selling times, plus much more!

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0:00-0:43 Intro
0:43-3:42 The future of interest rates in 2025
3:42-5:30 An increase in property sales
5:30-6:36 Paying a premium on properties
6:36-8:15 Listings and stock on espc.com
8:15-9:19 How VAT on private schools might do to the property market?
9:19-11:00 Average selling prices
11:00-12:05 How fast will properties sell in 2025?
12:05-14:10 A recap on the 2024 lettings market
14:10-18:04 How will ADS affect the lettings market in 2025?
18:04-18:57 Potential for 2025 lettings market
18:57-20:38 Energy efficient homes in 2025
20:38-21:53 LBTT is up for review
21:53-23:15 The need for clarity on the Housing Bill
23:15-24:00 An update on ESPC in 2024

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Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!

To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.

You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw

Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T

ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.

In the season finale, Paul & Megan are joined by Jan from Hastings to discuss the local market in the Scottish Borders. They discuss how the market has changed since 2020, reasons to live south of Edinburgh and how English stamp duty changes may affect the market.

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Got a question for us? Send us a text message!

Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!

To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.

You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw

Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T

ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.

On this week's episode of the podcast, Paul & Megan chat to Andy Lewis (John Scott Davidson Ltd) explains what the current rules are around inheritance tax in the UK including when it is payable, who is liable to pay it and some tax efficient measures to take.

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0:00-1:44 Intro
1:44-4:27 What is inheritance tax?
4:27-8:48 Who pays inheritance tax?
8:48-11:00 Inheriting property
11:00-12:40 Discussing inheritance with family
12:40-13:52 If you are eligible to pay inheritance tax
13:52-17:57 What changes did the 2024 UK budget make to inheritance tax?
17:57-23:16 Inheritance tax on pensions
23:16-29:26 Are gifted deposits eligible for inheritance tax?
29:26-32:12 Reducing inheritance liability
32:12-36:20 Who actually pays for the inheritance tax?

Got a question for us? Send us a text message!

Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on marketing@espc.com or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!

To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.

You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw

Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T

ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.