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EDITOR’S LETTER                                                     ESPC NEWS



 WELCOME            THE HOME OF PROPERTY

               With free property advice, events and valuations, ESPC is the home of property.


 I think it’s fair to say that back at the start of   your solicitor estate agent to find out how to   ESPC IS THE HOME OF PROPERTY
 2020, we were not expecting daily lives to   do just that.   Much has changed over the past six months,
 have changed they way that they have done   including the process of buying or selling a
 over the past six months. COVID-19 has had   In the meantime, enjoy our very first issue. Many   home but we are here to help you. ESPC is the
 a  significant  impact  on  all  of  us  and  altered   articles focus on how things have changed   home of property – and by that, we mean the
 many of our routines.   in  recent  months.  David  Lauder  from  ESPC   home of expert advice, selling your home at
 Mortgages looks specifically at the mortgage   great prices, finding the latest properties for
 As with many other businesses, the past six   market and how UK lenders have altered their   sale and much more.
 months has been a time of reflection for ESPC.   policies  due to COVID-19.  Meanwhile, Nicky
 We’ve spent much time thinking about how we   Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, answers some   FREE VIRTUAL EVENTS
 can provide the best possible service to local   commonly asked questions from landlords on
 property buyers and sellers going forward.   what’s currently happening in the Edinburgh   ESPC is running regular free virtual events
 rental market.   on various topics to provide you with useful
       advice and information about the property
 One  of  the  main  changes  we  have  made  is   market. Whether you’re a first time buyer,
 to discontinue our weekly ESPC Paper and   We also round up some of our favourite   buy-to-let investor or just interested in the
 bi-annual Premier Living magazine. We have   products for home offices, find out more about   property market, there is likely something
 instead launched this magazine, which will   the John Lewis virtual home design service and   to suit you. Head to espc.com/events to find
 be out every month and packed full of homes   look at why Fife is a great place to live.  out when our next virtual event is.
 for sale, expert advice and interior trends. It’s
 the ultimate go-to guide for the local property   And if there isn’t an event to suit you,
 market.   Happy reading.
       remember we also offer a free property advice
 Claire Flynn  phone service – head to espc.com/freeadvice
 You can find the ESPC magazine in your local   Editor  to find out more.
 ESPC agent’s office, supermarkets and many
 other places across Edinburgh, the Lothians,
 Fife and the Borders. And if you are thinking   FREE PROPERTY VALUATIONS
 of selling your property and would like for it   If you’re thinking of selling your home, the
 to be featured in this magazine, then speak to   first step is to get a free property valuation
       with an agent. ESPC offers a free service so
       you can find out how much your house is
       worth. Simply fill in the quick and easy form
       at espc.com/valuations and you can choose
       up to 10 ESPC agents to value your property.

       What makes this service different to others
 COVER IMAGE: John Lewis - virtual home design service  All material published in ESPC magazine is copyright of the
 ESPC (UK) Ltd: 107 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3BG  publisher and cannot be reproduced without permission.   is that you can choose agents based on what
 All advertisements and articles appearing in this publication   matter most to you, whether that’s selling
 TEL: 0131 624 8000
 are as far as possible checked for accuracy, but persons   at the highest price, an agent who has sold
 EDITORIAL: Claire Flynn, Will Fletcher   accepting or offering to accept goods or services contained
 ADVERTISING: Claire Boulton (07498 876315)   in any advertisement or article do so at their own risk.   properties in your local area or those that   Visit espc.com and follow us on Facebook,
                            Moyra Vivian (07498 876330)      achieve a faster selling time on average.   Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date
 EMAIL: espcmagazine@espc.com   ©ESPC 2020   with the latest ESPC news.
 DESIGN: Melissa Meikle
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