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Welcome to the December issue!
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With Christmas and Hogmanay on their way, we’re fully in
the throes of the festivities for this edition of ESPC Magazine. A RANGE OF
If you still have to decorate your home, we share some of 2 BEDROOM
the best opulent Christmas decorations. Dobbies reveal how
to create a stunning fireplace garland and wreath, plus John APARTMENTS
Lewis & Partners discuss how to transform the spare room AVAILABLE TO
into a cosy haven this festive season.
Editor’s note RESERVE NOW
We are looking ahead at the interior design trends to watch Image includes optional upgrades at additional cost
Emer O’Toole out for in 2023, as well as a guide on how to incorporate
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AVAILABLE IN EDINBURGH
storage solutions into your home for a festive tidy up.
Of course, we’ve got our usual mix of expert advice, the
latest house price data and an interview with a first-time AS PART OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL’S GOLDEN SHARE SCHEME
buyer, plus you’ll find dozens of dream homes for sale in
our property section. This is topped off by an insight into the A number of properties at The Strand @ Portobello and Merchant Quay are
market from ESPC solicitor estate agent Gilson Gray and an ‘Golden Share’ homes, meaning that the for sale price is capped at an
overview of living in fabulous Fife.
affordable level – you will own 100% of the property but the price is capped
at 80% of market value on first sale and all subsequent re-sales.
I hope you enjoy this extra-festive edition, and from For more information, visit www.barratthomes.co.uk/offers/golden-share
everyone at ESPC, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and
a very happy 2023 – see you next year!

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