Your most common property questions, answered
Gavin Pearson, Director of Conveyancing Services at Mov8, answers the most frequently-asked questions from buyers and sellers.
News
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What happens at a home valuation?
Are you thinking about selling your home? We explain what happens during a home valuation, the first step in the selling process.
Should you stage your home for selling?
Mary McQueen, Partner at McDougall McQueen, shares her top tips on staging your home to ensure it stands out in the market.
The best areas for first time-buyers in Edinburgh
Planning on purchasing your first home in Edinburgh? We take a look at the best areas for your budget.
How will the cost of living crisis affect the property market?
Worried about rising costs? You’re not alone. We speak to a panel of experts to find out how the current financial climate might affect the housing market in 2022.
Why you should sell your home before buying your next property
Thinking of selling this year? Paul Clancy, Property Director at Clancys Solicitors, has some sage advice before you get started.
You’ve had an offer accepted – but what happens next?
Graham Taylor, Associate Solicitor at Thorntons, shares what happens after your search comes to a successful end.
What's the difference with using a solicitor estate agent?
Derek Brien, Head of Estate Agency at VMH Solicitors, explains why buying and selling is easier when your conveyancing services are combined, using a solicitor estate agent.
How to use a Home Report when buying a property
First-time buyer? We guide you through what a Home Report is and how to use one when buying a property in Scotland.
How to buy a home in the countryside
Ron Hastings, founder of Borders-based Hastings Legal, shares his advice on what buyers should look for when purchasing a rural property.