Edinburgh · Since 2009
Property management that behaves like it lives on your street
SouthSide lets and manages residential and commercial property across Edinburgh. Owner led, locally based, and straightforward about what it costs.
Our mission
Simple, reliable management of property in one city we know completely
John Davidson started SouthSide because his own rentals were being managed badly. That is still the whole idea: a local agency, an owner who walks every new property himself, and a service that treats a single flat with the same care as a portfolio.
Meet the founder
John Davidson
Founder & Owner · SouthSide Property Management
John built SouthSide after his own rentals were managed badly. He still walks every new property himself and remains the point of contact for landlords and tenants across Edinburgh.
What we do
Four service pillars, one point of contact
Residential letting
Marketing, viewings, vetting and move-in for flats and houses across the city, priced on real local evidence.
Commercial letting
Shops, offices and mixed-use units let and managed with the same hands-on attention as our residential stock.
Full management
Rent collection, repairs, inspections and tenant relations — handled end to end, so your phone stays quiet.
Compliance & HMO
Deposit schemes, safety certificates, registrations and HMO licensing tracked and kept current, always.
Local expertise
One city, learned street by street
SouthSide manages property across Edinburgh — from New Town flats to Leith warehouses. Central office location means every managed property is within ten minutes.
- New Town & West End
- Stockbridge & Comely Bank
- Marchmont & Bruntsfield
- Morningside & Merchiston
- Leith & Shore
- Portobello & Craigentinny
Why landlords stay
Three things we can put a number on
9% + VAT
of rent collected
One simple management fee. No layered add-ons, no surprise line items at the end of the month.
10 minutes
from any managed property
Our office sits in the heart of Edinburgh. Every property we manage is a short drive or walk away.
18+
regulation changes tracked
Twelve years of Scottish letting legislation followed closely, so landlords never have to read it themselves.
How it works
Three steps from enquiry to managed tenancy
No complexity, no call centre. A straightforward process built around landlords who want clarity.
- 01
Free appraisal
John walks the property, assesses condition and compliance, and gives you an honest rental figure.
- 02
Let & manage
Marketing, vetting, move-in paperwork and ongoing management — one fee, one contact.
- 03
Long-term tenancy
Responsive repairs and steady compliance keep good tenants in place for years.
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More about how we work
Our services
Residential and commercial letting, full management and compliance — all under one roof.
View servicesCurrent properties
Residential and commercial stock let and managed across Edinburgh.
Browse properties
Free property appraisal
Find out what your property should be earning
A realistic rental figure based on comparable Edinburgh lets, plus a clear view of any compliance work needed before a tenancy starts. No cost, no obligation.