Edinburgh Property Investment Sourcing
Boutique family-run investment specialists with 15+ years local expertise. We find off-market deals you won't see on Rightmove.
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Family-Run
Boutique personal service📍
15+ Years
Edinburgh market expertise🔑
Off-Market
Exclusive deal access📈
8–12% ROI
Average investor returnsWhy Edinburgh Investors Choose Kaimes
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Deep Local Knowledge
Born and raised in Edinburgh with 15+ years in the market. We know which Leith streets are regenerating, which Gorgie flats yield 8%+, which Morningside properties attract premium tenants. This isn't textbook knowledge — we live and breathe Edinburgh property.
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Off-Market Access
Not everything hits Rightmove. Through our network of estate agents, landlords, and industry contacts, we source properties before they're publicly listed. First access means better negotiating power and below-market pricing.
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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
Off-Market Properties
Direct relationships with estate agents, landlords, and solicitors give us access to properties before public listing. We see opportunities 2–4 weeks before Rightmove, giving you first-mover advantage.
Distressed Sales
Properties needing quick sale due to divorce, probate, or financial pressure. Motivated sellers accept below-market offers. We have connections with solicitors handling these situations.
Portfolio Acquisitions
Retiring landlords selling multiple properties at bulk discount. We identify these opportunities and structure deals for serious investors looking to scale quickly.
Refurbishment Projects
Below-market-value properties needing work. We calculate refurb costs, manage projects, and deliver turnkey investments with instant equity gain.
HMO Conversions
Identifying properties with HMO potential near universities and hospitals. Convert a 3-bed to 5-bed HMO and double your yield from 5% to 10%+.
New Build Partnerships
Relationships with Edinburgh developers for pre-launch pricing. Secure properties 5–10% below market before public release, with reservation priority.
Edinburgh Investment Hotspots We Specialise In
15+ years managing Edinburgh properties means we know exactly where to invest
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 (10–12%)
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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).
What Our Investors Say
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"Kaimes found us a Gorgie flat at £20k below market value. After light refurbishment, we're achieving 8.2% yield. Their local knowledge of Edinburgh is genuinely unbeatable — they knew exactly which streets were up-and-coming."
J.M., Buy-to-Let Investor
Gorgie, 2-bed flat, £185k purchase★★★★★
"We were looking to build a portfolio and Kaimes delivered. They sourced 4 properties in Leith over 6 months, all off-market deals we'd never have found ourselves. Family-run service means you actually speak to people who care."
R & S Davies, Portfolio Investors
4 properties, £800k total investment★★★★★
"As a first-time property investor I was nervous about making the wrong choice. Kaimes provided detailed analysis on every property — yields, refurb costs, tenant demand, comparable rents. The turnkey service meant I bought a Marchmont HMO fully tenanted with 10.5% yield. Couldn't have done it without their expertise."
T. Chen, First-Time Investor
Marchmont, 5-bed HMO conversion, £320kReady to Build Your Edinburgh Property Portfolio?
Free portfolio review and investment consultation. No obligation.