Prior to buying or selling a property, you’ll possibly never have heard of a chartered surveyor or know what their role is in the purchase/sale process. In this blog post, we will explain all aspects so that you are fully informed.A Chartered Surveyor is a...
There is a common misconception that winter isn’t a great time to sell your home. Historically people have thought of spring being the best time to sell and winter perhaps being a bit quieter. However, the reality is that if you’re able to get your...
Seller confidence and buyer demand remain strong in east central Scotland property market During September and November 2018, there was a substantial year on year increase in the volume of properties coming onto the market in east central Scotland, with the number of listings up 14.1%...
The short, the answer is ‘Yes’. Winter can be a great time to sell your property as buyer demand typically outstrips the supply of homes for sale, putting sellers in a strong position.As we enter December, the property market is certainly not at a standstill....
High demand from buyers is driving up selling prices, according to the ESPC.Between August and October 2018, there was a 10.9% increase in the number of properties brought to market compared to the same period last year. In Edinburgh explicitly, there was a 5.6% increase...
There are a number of costs and fees incurred when selling a house that you’ll need to factor into your budget when selling your home in Scotland.It’s best to work out costs involved prior to selling so that there are no nasty surprises further down...
As we reach the mid-way point in September, we take a look at some tips that will help you sell your property in Autumn and achieve a high offer. The Festival has been and gone, kids are back at school and buyers are on the...
The latest UK House Price Index reports house prices in Scotland have risen 5% in June compared with same period in 2017, and up by 0.8% on May. The biggest price rises were in Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian where the cost of an average...
Moving home can be stressful, time consuming and costly, which begs the question why do so many people move to a new house? From lack of space to a new job, our latest blog post explains the top 10 reasons why people decide that relocation is...
Selling your home may seem like a daunting task and you feel like you don’t know where to begin. Check out our step by step guide to selling your home to help make it that little bit easier. Get your finances in order The first thing to...