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Hello, and welcome to the November issue of ESPC Property 12 EXPERT ADVICE
& Interiors! How to relocate from the
42 43 city to the countryside
It’s officially the start of the festive season, and to celebrate, 25 AREA SPOTLIGHT
we’re sharing the most stylish Christmas decorations to suit Property hotspots in the
your interiors – from minimalist neutrals to all-out sparkle. 28 Borders
We’re also getting Christmassy with a rundown of the best
festive events happening in your area, so you can make sure 28 AT HOME WITH
this really is the most wonderful time of the year. A stunning transformation
from real ESPC buyers
And of course, we have property information and advice for 31 INTERIORS INSIDER
Editor you in abundance: from the latest legislation for landlords, How to weatherproof your
to what happens to your home ownership rights if your home this winter
Laura Mearns relationship breaks down, and advice on how to winter-proof
your home for the months ahead. 40 IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
A Christmas calendar
There’s also some truly stunning homes, all available with 43 INTERIORS INSIDER
ESPC: check out the impressive Victorian villa on page 8, or 40 Christmas décor to suit
perhaps the Leith double upper on page 21 is more to your your style
taste. Get inspired with this month’s case study too and see
how one property-savvy couple transformed a tired tenement
into a spectacular first home.
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