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PROPERTY ADVICE

The recent survey with
500 homebuyers recorded
that roughly two in five
buyers had been affected

by increases in living costs
and/or mortgage rates.

ESPC data shows that properties are staying optimum buying areas for them. Whether you
on the market slightly longer (with a median are buying or selling, the right strategy is more
time to under offer of 20 days) and selling important than ever.
prices are stabilising, with the average selling
price of a property being very similar to last There is often a degree of trepidation about
year at £280,286. working with a solicitor, but this research from
ESPC also showed that this was unwarranted.
All of the above allows home buyers more In fact, past buyers and those actively looking
time to take consideration of all aspects of to buy were asked how easy or difficult a range
their move and ensure that the new property of factors were in their experience of buying,
they are securing is right for them. In addition, and dealing with their solicitor claimed the top
it ensures that there is greater choice on spot as the easiest factor.
the market.
Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC, said: “These results
What is clear however, is that detailed expert clearly show that buyers can really benefit from
advice can make all the difference and this expert advice, and ESPC and our solicitor estate
is where ESPC solicitor estate agents can agent member firms are here to help. This
really help. research proves that working with a solicitor
estate agent when buying a home is easy. They
Solicitor estate agents have intimate knowledge will use their market knowledge and experience
of the property market and will be able to work to do the very best for their clients and ensure
with homebuyers to identify locations and that you get the best experience possible.
property types that best suit their individual
needs and budgets. Edinburgh, the Lothians, “If you are thinking of buying or selling a home
Fife and the Borders is made up of many micro in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife or the Borders,
property markets and solicitor estate agents get in touch with your local ESPC solicitor
are ideally placed to help buyers identify the estate agent today.”

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