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EXPERT ADVICE INTERIORS

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Mary McQueen, Partner at McDougall McQueen, talks us through one of the
most important factors when choosing a home.

Location is one of the most important factors live in a lively urban area with lots of activities
when choosing a home, and property prices and amenities, or a quiet rural setting without
will reflect this. If you want to move to a neighbours?
different part of town, or across the country,
it can be especially daunting to find a location What type of property do you want? Do you
that suits your lifestyle and budget, but prefer period properties or new builds?
where you know you will be making a smart
investment too. Check out property prices and council tax
rates to try to get an idea of affordability of
To help you find the right place to buy a an area.
house, we outline some of the key factors to
consider: Wherever you buy, think long-term. Do your
research and find out about the area and
What transport links are there to the city plans for the future such as new housing
centre and other areas? This is especially developments or transport links which could
important if you need to commute to work. impact the area, and thus impact any future
sale.
What local amenities does the area have?
Pub, post office, restaurant, local shop – Find out more by speaking to McDougall
these tend to be basic requirements so find McQueen on 0131 253 2790 or
out what there is and think about which ones mcdougallmcqueen.co.uk
you are prepared to compromise on.

Do you have children? Or are you planning
on having children whilst living in this house?
Find out about schools and catchment areas,
and whether schools are oversubscribed.
Even if you don’t have children this can be a
key factor to consider as it will impact your
property when selling it in the future. You can
check to see what school catchment areas
are in a particular postcode via the ESPC LEMON ZEST
website.
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Affordability – although location is key, trend in interiors and fashion. What better
where can you afford to live? Prices can vary way to incorporate summer into your home?
significantly between areas and even within
streets.

What are your requirements? Do you want to
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