"Deciding on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge was the easy bit, argues Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills. Implementing it is where the hard work really starts."

"Edinburgh remains one of the best‑performing residential markets in the UK. The Savills Prime Index shows it was among the strongest city markets in Q4 2025, second only to Hackney in east London. "

"As the Treasury signals potential tax changes, we examine their potential impact on the prime property market"