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Editor’s Letter ESPC NEWS

27 How finding a solicitor estate agent

48 can help you buy or sell a property

If you’ve seen a home you love but aren’t sure what the next steps should be,
here’s our guide on how to find a solicitor estate agent to help with the process.

uying or selling in Scotland? Working without penalties. The solicitor will also
with a solicitor estate agent provides complete further checks, before drawing up
Bmany benefits, as it means one firm new title deeds and transferring ownership.
handles the whole process, and ensures Then, the money from the sale is collected,
a smoother journey to securing your next with arrangements made to discharge and
property purchase. ESPC member firms have repay your existing mortgage on the agreed
collectively been helping people move home date of entry.
for over 50 years, with thousands of properties
Hello, and welcome to the April edition of Property and Interiors
magazine. sold across Scotland, meaning we can help With ESPC, your home will get:
with every aspect of your journey.
• Promoted on espc.com, which attracts over
600,000 website users every month
Spring has sprung! We are taking joy from the longer, brighter days To swiftly start the legal process, you must
and the bursts of colour outside, signifying this lovely time of the year. • Emailed to our database of more than
appoint a solicitor to market a property. They
will handle all legal obligations, ensuring your 235,000 home hunters.
In this issue, we highlight our top tips for clearing the clutter and rights are protected. We understand that
supporting your spring clean to get your home in perfect order. We trusted, knowledgeable professionals are vital You can also opt to be included in our monthly
also take a look at the best ways to handle buying and selling in the during this process, and our network of first- magazine, or upgrade your listing with our
same day, with expert advice from Cheryl Edgar from ESPC Chartered class solicitors are here to help. Featured or Premium packages.
member firm, Gilson Gray LLP.
When buying, your solicitor can thoroughly talk
Leanne You’ll also find a great exploration of areas outwith Edinburgh, with through the steps, covering everything from
our Borders property hotspots .
funding the purchase, Home Reports, and the
legal process. They will also have access to the
Leanne Watson, And of course, don’t miss our home buying and selling advice, ESPC sales archives, offering insight into what
Editor showcasing how your solicitor estate agent can support you properties are achieving in your desired area.
throughout the journey.
Once your offer has been accepted, your
solicitor will work on the sale’s legal aspects,
Happy reading!
and will make a contract between buyer
and seller, which neither can withdraw from

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