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What Is A Note Of Interest?
A Note of Interest is a way of trying to ensure that you get a chance to make an offer on a property that is for sale in Scotland. It is a way of telling the seller’s estate agent that you would be interested in making an offer on the property when...
read moreThe Day Of The House Move
Exit & Entry: The day of the house move. For the majority of homeowners these days, moving out of their existing home and into their new home happens on the same day. This typically means that the seller has to be ready to move out their own...
read more“Offers Over” V “Fixed Price”; A Buyers Guide
The “Offers Over” system is the most common pricing strategy in Edinburgh and the Lothians, especially in a strong seller’s market where demand exceeds supply.
read moreMaking An Offer To Purchase
In Scotland, offers to purchase a property must be made formally through a solicitor. But what are the options surrounding that event? Here are some insightful details…
read moreThe Downsizing Decision
Downsizing is no longer just about retirees or empty-nesters moving to the country. Today, it involves a diverse range of individuals, including young professionals seeking to reduce living costs and middle-aged homeowners looking to free up...
read more“Main Walls” (Home Reports)
Home Reports assess many elements of a property, but the "Main Walls" are clearly one of the most important. The sandstone exterior walls that form a huge proportion of Edinburgh's housing stock are liable to certains types of degradation,...
read moreA Viewings Protocol For Home Buyers
The considerate viewer …
read moreHow Do I Know If My Property Is Priced Correctly?
Homes for sale in Scotland are typically priced according to the Home Report valuation, which is determined by building surveyors who are …
read moreESPC Chartered Firms
Beyond the already invaluable service provided by the ESPC to home sellers and buyers in and around the Lothians, some of its member firms have stepped up to offer the next level in professional solicitor & estate agency services…
read moreMarch 2025 Property Report
Here is the ESPC’s latest property update covering Edinburgh and the surrounding regions. Click through for an insight to the current property market.
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