How has Coronavirus changed the priorities of Scottish house buyers?
Peter Ryder, Managing Director at Thorntons Property, looks at how home buying priorities have changed due to COVID-19.
News
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How to house hunt in the new normal
Lyndsey Beckwith, Area Director of Property Sales at Gilson Gray, provides tips on how to househunt in the “new normal”.
My offer on a house was accepted - what next?
Ailsa Meiklejohn, Head of Property at Drummond Miller, looks at what happens after your offer has been accepted on a property.
What it's like to buy a house during COVID-19
We spoke to someone who bought their new house while lockdown restrictions were in place and moved into it after the restrictions were eased, to find out about their experience.
Buyers make offers after viewing properties virtually - ESPC agents report
ESPC agents have reported several examples of buyers making an offer after viewing a property virtually. Find out more in this article.
Buying a property during Coronavirus COVID-19: your questions answered
During this unprecedented situation, ESPC and our agents are here to help property buyers and sellers where possible. In this article, we answer some questions about buying a property with the current social distancing measures in place.
I've saved my deposit, but what's next?
If you’re in the process of saving up a deposit to buy your first property and making the exciting leap onto the property ladder, you’ll likely have lots of questions you need answered.
Legal experts: most unusual questions about buying or selling a house
From whether a house is haunted to what happens if the buyer or seller dies, these are some of the most unusual questions our legal experts have been asked.
Catching up with the winner of our latest prize draw
Craig Yeats is the winner of our latest first time buyer prize draw. We caught up with him to find out the challenges he has faced as a first time buyer so far and where he would like to buy.
Legal experts: LBTT, ADS and the process of buying a house in Scotland
In the third article of our legal experts series, we look at the key differences between buying a property in Scotland and elsewhere, including commonly asked questions on LBTT and ADS.