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                                                           6 ESPC NEWS
                                                              A friendly face when you
                                                              need it
 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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