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EXPERT ADVICE

What happens at a those who don't wait
property valuation? Dreaming of more space? A blank canvas to make your own? Everything

new? And all in a superb location? Why wait to stop dreaming and start
Thinking of getting your home valued?
James Shipman, Area Property Manager moving? Make it happen with help from Up to 105% Part Exchange*
at Thorntons Law LLP, details what
happens during this process. The Cairn showhome at West Craigs

f you’re considering selling a residential
property in Scotland, usually the first step is to
Iget an indication of what the property is likely
to sell for. An experienced valuer from a solicitor
estate agency firm can visit you at your home to
carry out a valuation, sometimes referred to as a
market appraisal, which is commonly offered by
firms free of charge, with no obligation.
previous sales – from here, an estimate of the
While the processes may differ slightly from firm property’s current value can be ascertained,
to firm, here’s a quick guide to what you can taking into account the condition, layout and
expect from a valuation appointment: any unique features of your property.

• Prior to the meeting, you may be asked to • At this stage, your valuer should talk you
provide basic information relating to your through how the market is performing in
property (such as condition, number of your local area and may even suggest any
bedrooms etc.) which will assist the valuer in slight improvements that could be made to
the research they carry out before they visit. increase the appeal of your home.

• The valuation will begin with the ‘grand tour’! • Finally, important information regarding the
This is a great opportunity to talk through any path to getting your property on the market,
alterations or improvements that you’ve made timescales and costs can all be clarified. This Up to 105% Part Exchange* available on selected homes
during your time in the property, or indeed will be followed by a full written quotation across the East of Scotland.
anything that might impact the valuation. from the agent, which will include all the Enquire today to find out more
legal costs associated with a sale, with your
• After the tour comes the opportunity to solicitor and estate agent keeping the entire
discuss in detail what else has been selling in transaction under one roof.
and around your local area. Any ESPC solicitor
estate agent has access to an enormous Are you ready to get your home on the market?
amount of historic sales data from the ESPC Get started by booking a free valuation today, CALA.CO.UK/EASTSCOTLAND
archives, which holds detailed information on at espc.com/home-valuation.
Image shown are taken from the Cairn showhome and feature fittings, décor, flooring and soft furnishings which are not included as standard in our homes. Images are
used to suggest possible finishes that can be achieved in your home at an additional cost. Please consult a Cala representative for further details. Photography has been
enhanced in post production. Telephone calls within the British Isles will be charged at local rate. Telephone calls may divert to a mobile service in which case call charges
may vary. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. Cala will obtain 2 independent valuations based on achieving a sale in a 4-6 week period. Part Exchange
considered subject to our purchasing criteria. Part Exchange available on selected plots and not in conjunction with any other offer unless agreed by us at time of
For more from Thorntons Law LLP, visit thorntons-law.co.uk or call 03330 430150. reservation. Full terms and conditions and purchasing criteria can be found on our website. Up to 105% market value will be offered on select homes across the East of
Scotland with reservations before the 16th of October 2023. *Availability of other incentives/offers subject to lender’s criteria and our discretion.
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