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Want to know where to live for great
schooling? We’ve got you covered.

If you’re thinking of selling but are struggling to A good solicitor estate agent will also help
bridge the gap in the costs of a first home and you to maximise your chances of a strong
a family home in your current location, Jenny sale on your property, as Jenny explains:
suggests thinking carefully about what your list “One of the most common mistakes first-
of ‘must-haves’ actually needs to have on it. time sellers make is overpricing their
property. While it’s only natural to want
“Consider and discuss your non-negotiables, to maximise your return, especially when
the aspects of your new home which you you’re looking to purchase a larger, more
simply can’t do without. This could be a expensive property, it’s important to take
garden, a driveway, a dining room, close advice from your valuer and set realistic
proximity to a bus stop, walking distance from expectations.”
a park – anything! For so many, your home
is the most expensive purchase you’ll ever While it’s not unheard of in other areas e know that when it comes to We’ve examined the latest data showing
make, so it’s important that it’s right for you. to have to move out of the city and into buying a family home, schooling is the league tables for Scotland’s secondary
A good solicitor estate agent can assist you the suburbs when the time comes to buy W one of the most important criteria schools, and we’re highlighting the best areas
in sourcing the property that ticks the boxes a family home, it certainly looks to be on the list. With school applications opening across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the
that matter the most to you.” something that the Edinburgh market will later this year, now is a perfect time to start the Borders where you can find highly regarded
be seeing more of in years to come. With hunt for the perfect property to see your family state schooling for your children, all falling
Alongside this, speak to your chosen solicitor an ageing population and rising property through the school years and beyond. inside the top 100 rankings.
estate agent about areas: ESPC agents are prices, it will be difficult for younger buyers
experts in their local markets, and many to afford long-term homes in the city if Finding a home in the right school catchment
have offices in other locations too, meaning the status quo remains, but with the hope area is even easier with ESPC. You can find
they could offer you in-depth knowledge of more affordable homes being built in homes within the catchment of a wide range of
and insights into areas that you might not city centre-adjacent locations, perhaps the schools, , using our innovative ‘search by school You can find homes for sale within
have thought about, or hadn’t previously second steppers of the future will still be catchment’ tool. Simply head to espc.com and the catchment on espc.com, using
considered, if a bigger home in your first able to enjoy a city lifestyle for decades select the ‘schools’ tab, type in your preferred
home’s location simply isn’t affordable. to come. school, and click the search button to view our innovative ‘search by school
properties close by. catchment’ tool.

Thinking of selling your home? Head to espc.com/services/selling-with-espc to get started.

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