ESPC CEO Responds to BBC Panorama: A Call for Ethical Estate Agency Practices
Following the BBC Panorama investigation, ESPC CEO Paul Hilton highlights the ethical advantages of working with solicitor estate agents in Scotland.
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Fastest selling properties of 2025
Discover insights into the fastest home sales of 2025 so far, including the types of properties, pricing strategies, and buyer behaviours that are fuelling these rapid transactions.
Selling an inherited property in Scotland: What you need to know
If you’ve recently inherited a property in Scotland and are thinking about selling, there are a few important steps and legal details to be aware of. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you navigate the process.
Getting ready to buy a home in 2023
Peter Ryder, Managing Director of Thorntons Property Services, discusses the dos and don’ts of buying a home in the current climate.
What do solicitor estate agents think of the current market for sellers?
What are the benefits of selling a home in the winter months?
New charter launched to raise standards in the property industry
A new charter that raises the bar and offers buyers and sellers a commitment of quality of service and expert client care.
What do solicitor estate agents think of the current economic climate?
There has been a lot of speculation recently about how the current political and economic challenges will impact the housing market.
Top tips for selling your home this autumn
Tzana Webster, Director of Property Sales at Watermans, gives her advice on how best to sell your home in the run-up to Christmas.
Top tips to make your property stand out from the crowd
Angela Connery, Estate Agency Manager at Beveridge & Kellas, gives her advice on how to make your home as appealing as possible to potential buyers.
The do’s and don’ts when viewing a property to buy
David Marshall, operations director at Warners Solicitors, gives his top tips on the etiquette for viewing a property.