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Time to say goodbye?
Penicuik

How do you know when it’s the right time to move on and sell your home?

Penicuik
Penicuik is a Midlothian town that blends the The town features a welcoming selection of local
charm of rural living with convenient access pubs and restaurants, adding to its community
to Edinburgh. A drive into the city centre takes feel. It’s also ideal for outdoor enthusiasts —
just over 30 minutes, making it a popular the largest dry ski slope in Europe is just ten
choice for first-time buyers, professionals, minutes away, and the nearby Pentland Hills
and small families seeking a quieter lifestyle offer scenic hiking trails and panoramic views,
without losing touch with urban amenities. perfect for weekend adventures.

Rosyth
Rosyth is a historic garden town on the
northern shore of the Firth of Forth, about
10 miles northwest of Edinburgh and 3 miles uying a home is one of Market status
south of Dunfermline. Known for its large the biggest purchases we
dockyard, Rosyth is also home to Rosyth Castle, Bwill ever make, regardless One of the first things to consider is how the
an impressive tower house and courtyard by of its size. Most of us will also land lies, in the property market, and in personal
one of the gateways to the dockyard. circumstances. Can you afford to move and the
become incredibly emotionally expenses that come with it? Are you able to
attached to our homes; perhaps
Rosyth Railway Station lies on the Fife Circle it’s your first home, or maybe it’s access a mortgage that will loan you sufficient
Line, with regular trains to Edinburgh Waverley been your family home for decades, funds? You should also consider your current
taking around 30 minutes. Local bus services and is the backdrop to hundreds of mortgage status, especially if you’re on a fixed
also connect residents to nearby Dunfermline happy memories. term which hasn’t reached its end date yet.
and other towns across Fife. For those
venturing further afield, Rosyth’s proximity to But all good things must come to It’s also good to look at the property market, in
Rosyth Castle Edinburgh Airport — less than 30 minutes by an end, and you might be thinking your current location and where you’d like to
car — adds to its appeal. move to, as well as the wider market. This helps
about selling your property and to gauge how things are moving and whether
moving onto pastures new. But how now is a good time to sell. ESPC’s monthly
do you know when the time is right?
Each of these towns offers a unique mix of lifestyle perks and easy access to the capital. Whether House Price Reports can keep you updated
you’re after countryside walks, a strong sense of community, or a more spacious home without with the latest property market information, so
the city price tag, these spots prove you can have it all. You don’t need to go far to find a slower you can decide whether it’s a good time to list
pace. Just half an hour from Edinburgh, your next chapter could be waiting. your home and move on to a new nest.

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