The ESPC Property Show

On this week's episode, Paul & Megan do a data deep dive on the Edinburgh Tram line - specifically the effect of the City centre to Newhaven extension. They share some of the ESPC data on property prices in the areas surrounding the tramline through Brunswick, Leith Walk, The Shore and Newhaven. In addition, they discuss the potential for future tram routes and how that could affect different areas and the property prices in those neighbourhoods.Read our full article on the data around property prices on the traimline here: https://espc.com/news/post/three-year...Chapters:0:00 Intro1:04 Has the Newhaven tram extension changed property prices?2:12 Brunswick property prices3:51 Leith property prices6:22 What do these increases mean for buyers?8:30 Where could the tram go next?13:30 Is there support for a North/South tram route?15:07 NIMBYism17:07 What would a new tram route mean for property prices?19:30 Closing thoughts

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

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

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