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When is my Will out of date? 42 NEW YEAR, NEW HOUSEPLANTS WITH

DOBBIES What houseplants people can
find at the garden centre in the new year,
and the benefits of bringing greenery
When I move house? indoors
Your Will remains valid as long as your address is correct at the time it is signed.
44 CREATING A SLEEP SANCTUARY
Catching ZZZs isn’t always that easy – so
When I get married? here’s how to transform your sleep space
Your Will is not invalidated by getting married, but you may wish to consider ADVICE into a place of calm rest
if you now wish to change the distribution of your estate.
8 2025: PREDICTIONS FOR THE YEAR
AHEAD ESPC’s CEO, Paul Hilton, shares
When I get divorced? his thoughts on what we might see AREAS
Any reference to your ex within your Will automatically becomes invalid once over the next 12 months 24 EAST LOTHIAN’S PROPERTY HOTSPOTS
you divorce, so you should review your Will to ensure you have an acceptable We share the most popular places to
alternative in place. 12 RENOVATING FOR RESALE Insights into purchase
the renovations that help to increase your
When I have children? home’s value DREAM HOMES
Any child born after the date of your Will can have your Will made void. 16 WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN IN THE
You should review your Will and update it to ensure you take into account MORTGAGE MARKET IN 2025? Some 5 A PRIME ADDRESS This elegant West
any changes to your wishes after their arrival. predictions for the 2025 mortgage and End apartment offers refined living in an
property market exclusive address
When I acquire new assets? 18 HOW TO INVEST IN PROPERTY IN 2025 20 FEELS LIKE FOREVER This sumptuous
Your Will deals with all of the assets you own on the day you die and does not How to create a property portfolio family home in a famous Midlothian
need to include an itemized list. You would only need to update your Will if you village might be the one for you
would like your new assets to pass to someone who is not already mentioned in 28 OVER THE BORDER LINE If you’re
your Will. planning a move across the border 38 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION A
in 2025, here’s how to make it more pair of ‘serial renovators’ found their ideal
When I buy a property abroad? seamless fixer-upper on the outskirts of Edinburgh,
If you are still domiciled in Scotland at the time of your death, your Scottish using ESPC
Will can deal with the distribution of foreign assets in many circumstances. INTERIORS
You should speak to your Scottish solicitor as well as a solicitor in the country NEWS
where the property has been bought, to review your situation. 32 MOCHA MOUSSE Style your home
inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the 14 HOUSE PRICE REPORT: DECEMBER 2024
Year for 2025: the decadent and inviting A look at the local property market over
Mocha Mousse the last three months
Contact our Private Client department to discuss your requirements on: 34 EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE 30 A HELPING HAND How ESPC’s charity
0131 622 2626 mpm@vmh.co.uk COSIEST LIVING ROOM EVER Ten expert partner, Rock Trust, is supporting young
tips to create a snug haven from John people experiencing homelessness in your
Lewis & Partners local area
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