Upswing in Properties Coming to Market and Property Prices There are encouraging signs of an upswing in properties coming to market in east central Scotland which is good news for buyers. The number of homes brought to market between April and June 2018 increased by 3.2% compared with the same period last year, according to…
New tax relief for first-time property buyers came into effect in Scotland from 30 June 2018. The threshold for Land and Buildings Transaction Tax ( LBTT) (the Scottish version of Stamp Duty) is now £175,000 rather than £145,000. However, first-time buyers of properties over £175,000 also benefit from the relief. LBTT Savings – Examples Here’s…
You’d be forgiven for doing a double take if you stopped by MOV8’s office in Edinburgh on Friday, 29 June. It wasn’t a gathering of Hollywood’s finest, but staff participating in a movie-themed fancy dress day, living the surreal dream of working for MOV8 dressed up as their favourite movie characters and all in aid…
Property Prices Hit New Highs June temperatures have been hitting new highs, probably the least we deserve after the Beast from the East. And it seems that property prices are following suit. The trend of higher selling prices combined with fewer properties coming to the market continues. A shortage of stock in the north of…
You have made an Offer on a property and it has been accepted – congratulations! However, there is still quite a long way to go until you can pick up the keys to your new home or investment! Here is some guidance about what happens before, on and after your Date of Entry (often known…
Summer is a fantastic time to market a property and making the most of outdoor space can certainly help boost a property’s value. Interest in properties with outdoor space increases in summer as we look forward to balmy evenings and barbecues in the garden. Whether your property offers a substantial sized garden or a small…
If you’re interested in what has been happening in the Scottish property market and beyond, you’re in the right place! Here’s MOV8’s May Property Market Update. North-South Market Divide Rising house prices in Scotland appear to be a continuing trend. However, as the market improves in the north, it’s a different story in the south…
Hot on the heels of April’s successful, if calorific, charity baking extravaganza, sixteen MOV8 staff donned their running shoes to take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Team Relay on Sunday, 27 May. The magnificent MOV8 runners raised over £3,000 for the company’s chosen charity, the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). Starting in the…
MOV8’s May raffle was a sell-out and raised a fantastic £101.50 for the company’s chosen charity, the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). ECHC supports and complements the work of Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children (The Sick Kids) as well as other children’s healthcare settings across Scotland, believing that nothing should get in the…
Marathons, Munros, Motivation … Sheryl Glass, MOV8’s Property Sales Manager, strives to exceed expectations at work and at home. Her motto appears to be “Don’t settle for average!” Her typical day at work certainly isn’t average and motivation is a key factor in everything she does, whether it’s achieving the best possible outcome for clients…
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