Property investors interested in buying in Scotland should be taking advantage of the current turbulant market conditions to secure a good deal, according to one of the country's leading solicitor-estate agents.

North East Scotland is becoming increasingly attractive to developers looking to invest in large scale resort projects with golf courses.

Strong evidence is emerging that Scots are opting to rent rather than buy because of the concerns with the property market, according to latest research by Scotland's leading online letting portal Citylets.

The property market in Scotland appears to be bucking the downward trend despite the credit crunch and the mortgage shortage, housing experts say.

Astute property investors in the UK with cash reserves could find 2008 one of the most profitable years ever, according to a respected property author.

While headlines scream of a property market nosedive and some experts warn of negative equity and financial instability in the UK, one city has no such worries.

Scotland homeowners are struggling to make payments and record numbers need to seek out government help.

Less than a week ago, Banks Developments revealed plans for the construction of the first carbon neutral “eco-town” in Scotland, created in Fife. Now, more detailed plans for how the project will proceed have been released, including the construction of as many as 5,000 new eco homes.

Scotland property prices have declined with new information showing a steep decline for the first time in seven years.

The Scottish economy and housing market are doing well and even thriving in comparison to London; more investors see Scotland as an option.

New government package helps to encourage first time buyers to invest in Scotland property, making a good situation better in Scotland where property prices increase modestly.