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AT HOME WITH

Modern

Midlothian living

Michael Ulloa tells us about the process of selling his period
property in Edinburgh and buying a new home in Midlothian.

djacent to Edinburgh, East it easy,” he explains. “My wife had just
Lothian and the Borders, given birth to our first child so we wanted
A Midlothian offers the ideal somewhere with more space and a
balance of suburban living, with easy garden but that was still close to the city.”
access to the heart of the city, the
seaside and the countryside so it’s no The couple set up alerts on espc.com
surprise that many families are setting with their budget and soon found a four-
up home here. bedroom detached house in Dalkeith
with a south-facing garden which is
Personal trainer Michael Ulloa and his close to excellent local amenities, quick
wife Emma wanted to move out of transport links and open green spaces.
Edinburgh city centre before the arrival of
their first child but were daunted by the Michael says: “My wife had alerts for the
prospect of selling his flat in Newington. amount we could afford and we searched
espc.com every day for properties. It
The couple got in touch with Neilsons ended up being a quick process - our
solicitors and estate agents who put property sold fast, much quicker than we
them at ease. thought it would.

“It was our first time selling and we were “We decluttered and kept the flat
intimidated by the prospect of being minimalist during viewings and the
part of a chain but the process was photographs did it justice. We confirmed
really smooth because Neilsons made the sale before the baby was born.”

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