House viewing can be fun and exciting, but it’s also one of the biggest purchases in your life. Check out our top tips to ensure you don’t get lost in the excitement of it all. Create a list of what matters Before you arrange to view any...
Last week we compiled a list of answers for some of the most frequently asked questions to do with the Scottish Home Report. Here’s part 2. How much does it cost for a home report? There is no set-in-stone answer to this question and it very much...
We have compiled a list of answers for some of the most commonly asked questions about Scottish Home Reports. Check back next week for part 2. How long is the home report valid for? There is no official expiry date on Home Report providing that the home...
Scottish property market in summary The average selling price in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders from May until July 2019 was £256,730. This was a 4.1% increase year on year. Sales volume in these areas over the past three months rose by 8.2%...
Whether you want to build equity or get the best offer when you sell, use the tips below to improve the value of your property. Ultimately, it’s worth will depend on how much the buyer is willing to pay but often a few small changes...
If you’re thinking of selling your home, one of the first things you’ll want to find out is how much your property is worth. With so many online property valuation tools, it can be easy to get quickly excited if it’s proposing that your home...
If you’re planning to put your property on the market, you’ll need to get your home looking its absolute best. Follow our simple tips to get it looking ‘sale-ready’ in just a few hours: Declutter Decluttering your home will make a huge difference. It will allow potential buyers to visualise...
The Home Report was introduced in Scotland in December 2008. The purpose of the Home Report is to provide potential buyers with upfront information about the condition of the property which will enable them to make informed decisions prior to either viewing, or putting an...
All sellers want to achieve the best possible price for their property, to sell in the quickest time possible and achieve the highest price offered. This means using an experienced selling agent who has extensive market knowledge, access to all the most popular selling platforms...
Following the warmest February on record, March saw some snowfall in parts of the UK. Storms Gareth and Hannah also wreaked havoc across Britain. Direct Line for Business is advising landlords that prevention is better than cure, warning they shouldn’t be complacent when it comes...