Average Price of a Property in Scotland Up 2.9% on Previous Year The latest publication of the monthly UK HPI shows that the average price of a property in Scotland in November 2018 was ยฃ150,638 โ an increase of 2.9% on November in the previous year and a decrease of 0.7% when compared to the…
The process of selling property in Scotland isnโt always as straightforward as it might seem. Most property sellers in Scotland will make one of the following 5 common mistakes. Hereโs how to avoid them! 1. Believing the Estate Agentโs Valuation is the Most Important Thing Estate agents may overvalue your property to get your business.…
The MOV8 team joined in the festive fun by decking themselves out in their daftest festive woollies in aid of the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). A big thank you to the terrific MOV8 team for donning their Christmas jumpers and raising over ยฃ200 for a fantastic cause which provides much needed fun and support…
2018 has been a strong year for Scotlandโs property sellers, with prices generally rising and selling times falling. But with Brexit on the horizon, what is 2019 going to look like? We look back at the main news from 2018 and predict what we are going to see happening in the Scottish property market in…
The Scottish government announced in its budget on 12 December 2018 that it plans to increase the current 3% rate of Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) to 4% from 25 January 2019. If approved by the Scottish Parliament, the increase will apply to contracts entered into on or after 12 December 2018. ADS was introduced in…
Everyone wants the best education for their children. Finding a home in the catchment area of one of the better schools is a priority for many parents and, as a result, properties in these areas tend to attract a premium. According to recent research from the Bank of Scotland, buyers need to pay an average…
Rise in Properties Coming to Market in East Central Scotland There has been a significant increase in the number of properties coming to market in east central Scotland which is a positive sign for buyers. From August to October 2018 there was a marked increase of 10.9% in the number of properties coming to market…
Contrary to popular belief, winter can be a great time to sell property in Scotland! While spring and summer are usually the busiest times to market your home, itโs not always the best time to sell. Smart sellers will consider selling when demand is high but supply is low. Why Winter is a Good Time…
Property Prices in the East of Scotland Continue to Rise High demand from buyers is driving up selling prices, according to the ESPC. Between July and September 2018, average selling prices in east central Scotland rose by 6.2% to ยฃ250,991 compared to the same period last year. In Edinburgh, the average selling price rose by…
Scotland Continues to Buck UK Housing Market Trends With Brexit negotiations continuing to hit the headlines, any impact on the housing market doesnโt seem to have dampened peopleโs enthusiasm for home ownership in east central Scotland. There has been a further increase in the number of properties coming to market compared to last year, which…
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