Buying a new house is the biggest financial commitment that most of us will make, and it’s in the interest of both home buyers and sellers to have the best possible information about a perspective new home before putting in an offer. From the 1st of...
This is our inside guide to property conveyancing, that tricky process where a property gets legally transferred from one owner to another. You can do this yourself but it’s often complex and laborious so we’d advise leaving it to the professionals, that way you’re covered by...
House completion is the exciting bit of the buying process when the property finally becomes yours. It’s when the property legally changes hands and your money is transferred through to the seller. It’s the end of what can be a rather long process, so it’s worth...
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...