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EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE AUGUST ISSUE

Hello! Edinburgh. Also living with a sea view is Katie
Brigstock, who found her first flat on ESPC this 6 ESPC NEWS
I’m delighted to be the new editor of the year. Katie shares her first-time buyer story 1971: A vintage year
ESPC magazine, the ideal place to source the with us, as well as offering a glimpse into some 10 FEATURE PROPERTY
information and inspiration you need to find very stylish renovations. A wondrous place
your dream home.
If that’s inspired you to update your own 14 PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE
In this issue, we’re in the throes of summer, interiors, why not try some of the season’s Our July House Price Report
and everything that comes with it, including hottest trends highlighted in this issue, such as
back-to-school season. We’ve got a special our 1970s revival spread, or perhaps the rustic 16 AREA FOCUS
feature on the areas offering some of the hues from our ‘Down to Earth’ feature? Plus, Make your move to...Musselburgh
best schooling in Scotland – perhaps the ideal the experts at John Lewis have shared their
locations for your future family home. And top tips for creating a tablescape to remember, 20 EXPERT ADVICE
for those considering investing in the rental perfect for celebrating these hazy last days Get your house dressed for success
market, our lettings experts share their insights of summer.
into student buy-to-lets. 22 AT HOME WITH ESPC BUYERS
And of course, there’s a selection of stunning A space of one’s own
After the best of the weather has passed us by, properties for sale throughout this issue. If 26 DOWN TO EARTH
you might be thinking about making a move in you want to find out more about any of them, Add a rustic-luxe touch to your interiors
the autumn. If that sounds like you, our expert contact the selling agent, and remember, there
agents have highlighted those jobs you should are lots more properties you can browse at espc. 28 DRESS FOR DINNER
tick off before listing your home, and our com – you might just find your dream home. Expert tips for creating a perfect alfresco
brand-new mortgage advisor, Shirley, shares tablescape this summer
her advice on getting started in the property
purchase process, whether you’re a first-time Happy reading.
buyer or an experienced househunter. You can Laura Mearns
also get the lowdown on the market, with July’s 31 FEATURE PROPERTY
House Price Report. Editor A view to remember

We’re highlighting the charming East Lothian 34 AREA FOCUS
town of Musselburgh, where you can find a The best areas for schools in 2021
home by the water, just a stone’s throw from
37 ESPC LETTINGS
Student Lets: What do you need to
learn?
COVER IMAGE: John Lewis All material published in ESPC magazine is copyright
ESPC (UK) Ltd: 107 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES of the publisher and cannot be reproduced without 38 MORTGAGE ADVICE
TEL: 0131 624 8000 permission. All advertisements and articles appearing Meet our newest member of ESPC
in this publication are as far as possible checked for
EDITORIAL: Laura Mearns accuracy, but persons accepting or offering to accept Mortgages, Shirley
ADVERTISING: Claire Boulton (07498 876315) goods or services contained in any advertisement or
Moyra Vivian (07498 876330) article do so at their own risk. 39 ESPC PROPERTIES
EMAIL: espcmagazine@espc.com Our property section highlighting some
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