Edinburgh Property Investment Sourcing
Boutique family-run investment specialists, actively investing in the Edinburgh market ourselves. We help you evaluate real opportunities with honest numbers.
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Family-Run
Boutique personal service📍
Edinburgh Based
Active in the local market💷
Active Investors
We invest alongside you📊
Straight Numbers
Honest, data-led analysisWhy Edinburgh Investors Choose Kaimes
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Deep Local Knowledge
Born and raised in Edinburgh, and active in this market ourselves. We know which Leith streets are regenerating, which Gorgie flats perform well, which Morningside properties attract premium tenants. This isn't textbook knowledge — we live and breathe Edinburgh property.
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Straightforward, No-Nonsense Analysis
Every opportunity we bring you comes with a proper look at the numbers — realistic yields, refurb costs, tenant demand, comparable rents. No hype, no inflated projections, just what you need to make an informed decision.
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Family Values, Modern Expertise
We're a boutique family-run business, not a corporate operation. You'll deal directly with the owners who genuinely care about your investment success. Personal service combined with sophisticated analysis and modern tech.
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We Invest Alongside You
We're not just advisors — we're active property investors ourselves. We have skin in the game and use the same strategies we recommend to you. Your success is our success.
Our Investment Sourcing Techniques
We use multiple channels to find Edinburgh investment opportunities others miss
Careful Market Analysis
We assess every opportunity on the fundamentals — realistic yields, refurb costs, tenant demand — rather than chasing headline numbers. You get a clear, honest read before you commit.
Distressed & Motivated Sales
Properties needing a quick sale, due to divorce, probate, or financial pressure, can mean a fair price for a ready buyer. When we spot these, we'll help you work out if the numbers stack up.
Portfolio Opportunities
When landlords look to sell multiple properties together, it can mean better terms for investors looking to scale. We help you evaluate and structure deals like these.
Refurbishment Projects
Properties needing work can offer real value if the numbers are right. We help calculate realistic refurb costs and manage the process toward a turnkey investment.
HMO Conversions
We assess HMO potential near universities and hospitals case by case — the uplift depends heavily on the specific property and licensing, so we'll give you a grounded view rather than a blanket promise.
New Build Opportunities
We keep an eye on new developments across Edinburgh and can advise on timing and pricing as opportunities come up.
Edinburgh Investment Hotspots We Specialise In
As active investors in this market ourselves, we know Edinburgh's neighbourhoods inside out
Average Prices: £180k–£280k
Rental Yields: 6–8%
Tenant Demand: Young professionals, students, NHS workers
Strategy: Buy-to-let or HMO conversion
Affordable entry with strong capital growth potential. Ocean Terminal redevelopment bringing investment.
Average Prices: £150k–£220k
Rental Yields: 7–9%
Tenant Demand: Hospital staff, young professionals, students
Strategy: High-yield buy-to-let, HMO opportunity
Best yields in Edinburgh. Consistent demand, low voids, strong rental growth.
Average Prices: £300k–£500k
Rental Yields: 4–5%
Tenant Demand: Professional families, relocating executives, academics
Strategy: Premium family homes, long-term lets
Low-maintenance tenants, long tenancies (2–3 years average), prestige location.
Average Prices: £250k–£400k
Rental Yields: 8–12% (HMO)
Tenant Demand: Edinburgh University students, postgraduates
Strategy: HMO conversion (4–6 bed student houses)
Highest yields in Edinburgh with right setup. Parents guarantee rent.
Average Prices: £220k–£350k
Rental Yields: 5–6%
Tenant Demand: Families, young professionals seeking coastal lifestyle
Strategy: Family homes, potential holiday lets
Fastest capital growth in Edinburgh suburbs. Beach location premium increasing year-on-year.
Average Prices: £250k–£400k
Rental Yields: 5–6%
Tenant Demand: Young professionals, creatives, financial services workers
Strategy: 1–2 bed flats for professionals
Low tenant turnover, premium rents, highly desirable location with strong demand.
Investment Packages & Fees
Deal Sourcing Only
2–3%
of purchase price✓
Property sourcing & shortlisting
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Investment analysis & due diligence
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Negotiation & offer submission
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Solicitor liaison
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Management services separate
Full TurnkeyPOPULAR
4–5%
+ ongoing management✓
Everything in Sourcing, plus:
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Refurbishment project management
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Tenant sourcing & placement
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Full property management (from 8%)
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Hands-off investment solution
Portfolio Building
Custom
negotiable pricing✓
Multi-property strategy planning
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Portfolio acquisitions sourcing
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Volume discounts on fees
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Dedicated account manager
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Serious investors only (£500k+ capital)
Our Investment Process
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Portfolio Consultation
Discuss your goals, budget, risk tolerance, and investment timeline. Define search criteria.
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Sourcing & Analysis
We find 3–5 suitable properties using our sourcing methods. Provide detailed investment analysis for each.
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Viewings & Negotiation
Accompany you on viewings, provide market insights, negotiate best price, submit offers.
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Completion & Management
Support through conveyancing, arrange refurbs if needed, find tenants, ongoing management (optional).
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