While the Scottish property market boom continues, there is evidence that is being driven by a shortage of housing stock rather than growing customer demand.
There are few signs of the Edinburgh housing market slowing down which may be good news for those looking to sell but it’s not so great for first-time buyers.
Buyers snapping up new properties without viewing them are being warned they could be left thousands of pounds out of pocket or even saddled with a property they won’t be able to sell on.
The current property boom in Edinburgh and across much of Scotland may be good news for some, but for much of the population it is a reminder of how unequal home ownership has become.
With Glasgow hosting the COP 26 conference, everyone’s attention in the city has switched to watching the POTUS convoy rushing through Partick like it’s a warzone and trying to get selfies with Leonardo di Caprio outside Greggs.