Property investment in Aberdeen

Why investors look at Aberdeen

Scotland's energy capital, moving from oil and gas towards offshore wind and the wider energy transition. Its economy draws on energy and offshore, engineering, higher education and fishing and food, which together support demand for both homes and commercial space.

Aberdeen is home to the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University, which bring steady demand from students, staff and graduates.

Transport and connections

Aberdeen station, the A90 and AWPR, Aberdeen Airport and the harbour. Good connections widen the pool of tenants and buyers for property in and around the city.

Property types we follow in Aberdeen

Fractional ownership lets you back a specific building rather than a whole portfolio. In Aberdeen these are the opportunities we track most closely:

Before you invest in Aberdeen

• Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, collected by Revenue Scotland, applies to purchases in Scotland.
• Most new residential lettings in Scotland are private residential tenancies, and landlords must register with their local council. Scots property law differs from the rest of the UK.
• Check the local council's planning policies, including any licensing schemes for rented homes or houses in multiple occupation.
• Look at flood risk, building condition and energy efficiency for the specific property.
• Work through our due diligence checklist.

Questions about investing in Aberdeen

Can I invest in Aberdeen property with a small amount?

Yes, fractional ownership is designed for this. Instead of buying a whole property in Aberdeen, you buy shares in a company that owns one. There is no property open right now, so join the waitlist to hear when the next opportunity opens.

What types of property can investors buy into in Aberdeen?

In Aberdeen we follow affordable granite flats, student housing and energy-sector industrial units.

What drives rental demand in Aberdeen?

The local economy is supported by energy and offshore, engineering, higher education and fishing and food. Aberdeen is home to the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University, which bring steady demand from students, staff and graduates.

Which property tax applies when buying in Aberdeen?

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, collected by Revenue Scotland, applies to purchases in Scotland.

Nearby places

• Dundee
• Inverness
• All of Scotland