A survey seems to be one of those things that can really unnerve people but there’s nothing to fear. It is important to understand what each survey involves before deciding which ones suits you best. There are 3 types of survey Valuation Survey This involves a surveyor looking...
Not even the country’s top-notch economists can be certain of what your home will be worth in the next five to ten years. What we do know however is that some changes made to your home will improve its relative value more than others. Try these...
Despite political uncertainty dogging the Scottish property market over last three months, it has remained fairly stable. Find out the current state of the market with our property market statistics, which demonstrate exactly what has happened with property sales. Property Selling Price Rise The average property selling...
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%...