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EXPERT ADVICE

Your common questions about moving
home answered

Jordan MacKay, Branch Manager at Aberdein Considine, discusses the
Edinburgh
common questions sellers ask when moving.

living.

How quickly can my house be marketed? the time it takes to market the property). We
Agents work very closely with home report recommend our clients have their photos
surveyors and photographers and we will done initially which means it is just the Home On another
always aim to have your property on the market Report required.
within five working days.
What happens on the day of settlement? level.
What do I need to do to prepare my Your solicitors will aim to settle your sale
property for marketing? as early as they can on the day of moving,
You have one chance at impressing your however there are a number of factors to
potential buyer and most people view a property consider such as whether your sale forms part
once and offer on that basis as the market can of a long chain of movers. Each buyer requires
be fast moving. Go into each room, take a step funds whether coming from a mortgage lender
back and view the room as if you were the buyer. or a subsequent sale of property.
Declutter and have clear surfaces, removing
items from the kitchen units and wardrobes etc.
Touch up any marks on walls and make sure
the front of your property is looking sharp, first
impressions really do count.

If I am trying to find a property to buy
first, what should I do in the meantime?
We recommend selling before buying but if
you end up in this situation then you should be
prepared. Some clients are lucky and will get
the first property they offer on – for others it
can take a while but the key is being prepared
to move quickly once you do have an offer World-class studio to 3 bedroom apartments,
accepted. with beautifully crafted interiors and
amenities, high above central Edinburgh.
Most solicitor estate agents, when accepting
a subject to sale offer, will give a review date Completion due summer 2023.
which is normally four weeks (this includes

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If you have any questions about the process of buying a home in Scotland, get in touch with Aberdein Considine on +44 (0)131 314 2040
0333 00 66 333, acandco.com or pop into one of our local offices for help finding your next move.
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