Deposit Explained by ESPC
In this article, we’re discussing the term ‘deposit’, and what it means when buying or selling a property in Scotland.
News
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At home with a real ESPC buyer: Wallace Mitchell
Wallace Mitchell gives a glimpse into the process of buying a one-bedroom period flat in Edinburgh and how an ESPC mortgage adviser and solicitor helped on his property journey.
At home with a real ESPC buyer: Katie Brigstock
First-time buyer Katie Brigstock found her dream home in Edinburgh through ESPC. In this article, Katie shows us around her home and talks to us about her experience as a first-time buyer.
What research should you do before buying a home?
Graeme Mackay, Marketing Director at Mov8, shares his insights into everything you need to research before buying a home.
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.
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.
Today's top Exclusive first time buyer houses and flats for sale
Check out our favourite houses and flats for first time buyers, from a spacious flat in Granton to a lovely family home in Dunfermline. Plus, they are all new to the market and Exclusive to ESPC so you won't find them anywhere else!
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.
Ten house hunting tips for first time buyers
Maurice Allan form Lindsays shares his top ten house hunting tips for buying your first home!