Category: Property Guides

With it’s beautiful beaches, countryside and commutable distance to Edinburgh, it’s understandable why East Lothian has been a popular choice for home buyers for many years. We take a look at some of the best places to live in East Lothian, from coastal retreats to countryside havens, we’ve got you covered. North Berwick North Berwick…

After going through the process of selling a home, the question of when a seller will get their money is understandably one of the most commonly asked questions that property sellers have. At MOV8 our in-house conveyancing department will always aim to distribute any free proceeds of a sale within 24 hours of the settlement…

Midlothian has been a popular place to move to over the recent years. With many people searching for more space and access to countryside, Midlothian offers all this and more. Plus Midlothian is commutable to Edinburgh for those working in the capital city. From charming towns like Dalkeith to smaller villages like Roslin and Pathhead,…

Edinburgh is a beautiful, vibrant city with stunning architecture, a vast array of cafés, bars and restaurants, superb shopping facilities, strong transport links, expansive green space and recreation areas, an excellent choice of schools and a lively cultural scene … widely acclaimed as the number one festival city in the world!  The city undoubtedly has…

Many people ask us “when is the best time to sell my home”? Whilst there are differing market factors throughout the year, ultimately, the main thing is whether it is the right time for you and your personal circumstances. That’s why we like to make it clear, if it’s the right time for you, winter…

Whether you are buying or selling a property there are several things that should be considered over and above the transaction itself. These considerations include the more obvious things like finances, insurance and utilities.   One of the most common things that is often overlooked in this process is the creation or updating of your will.  …

If you’re thinking of selling your home or investment property, the starting point for most people is to get an idea of what price it would likely sell for on the open market. Whilst online tools and research can give you a rough indication, the best bet is to arrange a valuation or pre-sale appraisal…

The issue of gazumping is complex, even for people who work in the industry! We take a look at what it means when a property is ‘Under Offer’ and the problem of gazumping in Scotland. Gazumping and Gazundering Gazumping is accepting an offer from someone else after you have already accepted one from a first…

If you’re thinking of selling a residential property in Scotland, whether it’s your home or a rental property the starting point for most people is to get an indication of what the property is likely to sell for. Most people will opt to invite a local expert solicitor estate agent to visit their property and…