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What can buyers do to gain an edge WELLCONNECTED
in a busy market?
No1 GORGIE ROAD APARTMENTS DUPLEXES TOWNHOUSES LODGES FROM £305,000
Ron Hastings, director of Hastings Legal, gives his top tips
on how to look for a home in the Borders.

ith fierce competition for properties Make a clean offer
and buyers having to bid well over Know when sellers will entertain an offer.
Wthe asking price, it is no surprise that Buyers who can make a clean offer – which is
some buyers don’t know where to begin when not subject to a loan, a survey or a sale – have
looking for a home. an advantage. You don’t have to have the funds
physically in the bank, they just need to be
The demand for rural and coastal properties available for when the title is transferred, which
in Scotland is at an all-time high making the is on the day you are handed the keys to your
Scottish Borders an increasingly popular place new home.
to live.
For first-time buyers many agents are asking
ESPC figures show prices rising and increased that they first have a mortgage in principle
seller activity with valuation requests for the before they can view and buyers who have
end of April up 23% week-on-week. done their research and spoken to a financial Springwell is a development of 48 houses and apartments, just 10 minutes’ walk from
adviser will be preferred. Haymarket Station. With great local amenities, it combines all the convenience of city
But how do buyers stand out in a competitive centre living with easy access to the surrounding countryside by car or bike.
market? Be organised Only 14 homes remain, so call Behnam Afshar on 07967 322025
It is the buyers that have to convince sellers
Be aware of competitive viewings and their agents that they are a sound bet. I to arrange a viewing or email behnama@amanewtown.co.uk
Some agents are still following the house recommend buyers get their ducks lined up
moving protocol which recommends buyers with finances ready whether it be investments,
only view if they are serious about a property a dependant sale or a mortgage. It is also
and in a position to offer. With many buyers important to be clear on what final price you
relocating to the Scottish Borders, it makes can offer bearing in mind that in a hot market
sense to only travel to a viewing if you are keen the property is likely to go to closing date.
on the property. www.amahomes.co.uk/springwell-house

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