The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey has revealed an increase in the supply of Scottish residential properties coming on to the market during April, which is the first increase in three months.
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation over proposals to implement a new code of practice for letting agents and the requirement for letting agents to undergo training before they can be added to a register.
An expert has blamed the referendum and proposed land reforms for buyers and sellers holding back on buying properties and estates in Scotland.
The first quarter of 2014 saw a sharp rise in house purchase lending in Scotland compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
Demand in the Scottish housing market remained steady during April, with a net balance of 23% of respondents reporting an increase in new buyer enquiries, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.
