Category: Property Guides
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What Are Searches in the Conveyancing Process in Scotland?
Read the article: What Are Searches in the Conveyancing Process in Scotland?The cost of selling a property in Scotland includes not only fees payable to the solicitor and estate agent but also monies payable, on the seller’s behalf, to other companies or governmental bodies. ‘Searches’ are a significant part of these conveyancing ‘Outlays’ yet many clients don’t know what they are paying for or when. This…
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Is There Benefit to Selling Through the Solicitor Estate Agent Who Did My Purchase
Read the article: Is There Benefit to Selling Through the Solicitor Estate Agent Who Did My PurchaseWe are commonly asked whether there is an advantage to selling your home through the same solicitor who did your purchase. With about 50% of properties in Scotland being sold through solicitor estate agents, it’s quite easy to find a solicitor in most parts of Scotland who can also market your home for sale. It’s…
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What Will the Triggering of Article 50 Mean for Property Prices in Scotland?
Read the article: What Will the Triggering of Article 50 Mean for Property Prices in Scotland?After the EU Referendum, recriminations and subsequent political infighting, Article 50 was finally triggered on 29 March 2017, marking the start of the process of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. So, what exactly will ‘Brexit’ mean for the property market in East Central Scotland, Scotland and the UK as a whole? Isabelle Taylor,…
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Guide to LBTT Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS)
Read the article: Guide to LBTT Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS)Stamp Duty on the purchase of residential properties was replaced in Scotland by Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) on 1 April 2015. From 1 April 2016, an Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) was introduced for people buying an additional residential property, over and above their main home. The purpose of this article is to explain…
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Turn Your Home into a Showhome this Winter
Read the article: Turn Your Home into a Showhome this WinterWith new build home developers spending thousands on staging their showhomes to entice buyers into living the dream in their developments, there’s a lot we can learn from their approach. So, with the festive period fast approaching, how can you apply their approach to your own property sale, particularly when there’s a pile of presents…
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What Are Home Reports in Scotland and Do I Need One?
Read the article: What Are Home Reports in Scotland and Do I Need One?What Are Home Reports in Scotland and Do I Need One? Since 1 December 2008, anyone who wishes to market a property for sale in Scotland must obtain a Home Report. There are limited exceptions: for example, newly-built properties and genuinely off-market sales where the property is not advertised at all. However, in the vast…
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Selling a Property in Scotland in Winter
Read the article: Selling a Property in Scotland in WinterSpring and Autumn are traditionally seen as the best time to sell a property. However, with many property sellers holding-off until the Spring, Winter is a great time to sell, with less properties competing for buyers’ attention and buyer demand remaining high. So why not buck the trend and follow our top tips to get…
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10 Questions to Answer Before You Move Home
Read the article: 10 Questions to Answer Before You Move HomeIf you’ve just bought a new home, there is so much to think about: arranging a removal van, clearing furniture from your existing home, switching utility providers, organising your home insurance and so on. Indeed, there is so much to consider that we have written a handy checklist to keep you on track! However, as…
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How to Buy a Property in Scotland
Read the article: How to Buy a Property in ScotlandBuying a property is a huge decision and financial commitment. Here are some suggestions to help you to get the best possible result when you are purchasing a property in Scotland. How Much Should You Offer? Properties are usually marketed in one of three ways: Offers Over (or Offers in Excess Of) – Offers are…
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Eight Tips To Help Reduce Your Energy Bill
Read the article: Eight Tips To Help Reduce Your Energy BillMaking just a small few changes to your home can make a massive difference to your energy costs. Here are our top energy saving suggestions, to help the environment and put money back into your pocket. 1. Choose Energy Saving Bulbs Swapping your current lightbulbs for energy saving ones will immediately reduce your energy bill.…
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