The Scottish Government's Route Map will see restrictions on moving home eased as of the 29th June 2020. Recent figures from ESPC indicate there may be pent up demand for property, which will only ...Read more
Property
How to resolve damp problems before selling your home
It's no secret that damp problems can scare off potential buyers. Indeed, in a 2016 survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Safeguard Europe (survey results - PDF), 87% of people stated that signs of ...Read more
Edinburgh Property Market Roundup
The festive season is upon us and the holiday is about to begin. Although there has been a drop in new enquiries over the last week or so, December 2018 has been one of Gibson Kerr’s busiest months on ...Read more
LBTT First Time Buyer Relief
First Time Buyer Relief The property market in Edinburgh has become quite difficult for first-time buyers to get into. It is therefore great news for first time buyers that a new relief has been ...Read more
Edinburgh Property Market Roundup – March 2018
I was hoping to be able to say that spring was on its way when I wrote this blog, but looking at this photo of a house in Cousland, Midlothian that we currently have on the market, would suggest ...Read more
House Purchase Deposits; How do first time buyers afford deposits?
Finding the money for a deposit can often be the biggest hurdle facing a first-time buyer. As house prices continue to rise, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to get on the property ladder. ...Read more