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                                               AREAS

                                               28   THE BORDERS  Everything you need
                                                 to know about setting up home in the
                                                 beautiful Borders
                            48                 52   DATES FOR YOUR DIARY  The lowdown
                                                 on the best events happening this
                                                 summer, across Edinburgh, the Lothians,
                                                 Fife and the Borders
        ADVICE
 CGI-furnished images.  18   THE FIRST STEP NEEDN’T BE THE   DREAM HOMES

           HARDEST   Harper Macleod shares
                                               8   A HOME WITH A HEART  This picture-
           expert advice for first-time sellers
                                                 perfect bungalow makes for a family
        26   THE BEST-PERFORMING POSTCODES       home with flexibility and finesse
           FOR PROPERTY LETS  The latest Citylets
           data and ESPC house price information  23   STARTING AT THE NURSERY This
                                                 marvellous Midlothian home offers
        32   TOP TIPS TO BOOST YOUR MORTGAGE     everything a growing family could need
           DEPOSIT  Ways to enhance your budget   40  A FOREVER HOME  Solicitor and
           before buying
                                                 mum-of-two Kerri McHale found her
        34  OPEN IT UP  It’s a popular renovation   forever home 30 years ago, using ESPC
           trend – but does knocking down walls
           actually add value to your home?
                                               NEWS
        INTERIORS                              6   GET MORE WHEN YOU SELL WITH ESPC
                                                 The benefits that come with using an
        36   CANDY STRIPES  A classic stripe is a   ESPC solicitor estate agent
           timeless print that looks especially fresh
           in summer!                          14  HOUSE PRICE REPORT: May 2024
                                                 A look at the local property market over
        38   WORK IT OUT  Options to help you    the last three months
           create a dedicated office space, however
 When you downsize, don’t compromise.  much room you have to spare          37

        44  READY FOR THE SUN  Transform your
 If you’re hoping to find a new home in one of Edinburgh’s premier residential locations,    outdoors with tips from John Lewis
 then Torwood in Murrayfield could be the exclusive development you’re looking for.    & Partners
 Sitting in beautifully landscaped grounds, there are just 10 luxury, two and    48  SUMMER BRIGHTS  Bring a splash
 three bedroom apartments remaining, with prices starting at £720,000.
           of colour into your home with these
           summery picks
 To arrange a private viewing contact Behnam Afshar on 07967 322025
 (behnama@amanewtown.co.uk) or visit www.amahomes.co.uk/torwood  50  MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN
           THIS SUMMER  Dobbies garden centre
 Torwood Apartments  30 Corstorphine Road  Murrayfield  Edinburgh  EH12 6DU  unveils summer 2024 gardening checklist

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