Legal experts: making an offer on a house or flat
We chatted to legal experts from various ESPC solicitor estate agents to find out what questions they are most often asked about making an offer on a house or flat.
News
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Managing Partner at McEwan Fraser Legal
McEwan Fraser Legal has a fantastic new opportunity for a Managing Partner to join their legal department.
Countryside charm in Howgate
This detached house in the lovely Midlothian village of Howgate offers a rural retreat from busy city life and features stylish interiors.
I’m moving home, can I take my mortgage with me?
David Lauder, one of the independent ESPC Mortgages advisers discusses different mortgage options when moving home.
Our favourite houses for sale in West Lothian this week
We highlight some of the best houses in West Lothian currently advertised on espc.com, from a terraced house in Newton which is ideal for first time buyers, to an extensive home in Broxburn, complete with a separate Coach House in the garden.
Tenants - what is fair wear and tear?
Rachel from our ESPC Lettings team discusses what constitutes 'fair wear and tear' from a tenants' perspective.
A beautiful upper villa in Morningside
Forming part of a traditional Victorian villa in the highly desirable area of Morningside, this four bedroom flat offers bright and spacious interiors along with stunning traditional features.
Thinking of changing your letting agent?
We live in a society where we have come to expect and desire the very best of service. Never more so when it comes to your investment property. Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, takes a look at the nuances of changing letting agent.
Tax charges on second properties
Owning a second property as a holiday home or as a landlord has long been attractive to investors. However, you need to be clear on the tax charges you could face on purchasing a second property. Claire Maxwell, Tax Senior Manager at Johnston Carmichael, takes a look at LBTT and the recently increased Additional Dwelling Supplement.
House Price Report February 2019
Our latest House Price Report reveals a reasonable increase in median selling times over the past three months in east central Scotland, compared to last year. Could this be due to an increase in properties coming to market in recent months, resulting in less competition for homes?