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Hello, and welcome to the November issue of ESPC Property & Interiors!
It’s our annual festive edition, with everything you need to help you get
into the Christmas spirit – from the best shows and activities across
Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, to stylish decorations to
suit a range of interiors tastes.

But it’s not all festive glamour – we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of
buying a home in this issue. We discuss how to choose a solicitor estate
agent and examine ways to shorten property chains, while our mortgages
experts share top tips for first-time buyers. Make Scotland’s ‘apartment of the year’ your home in 2025
Welcome to an award-winner
I also chatted to Allanah Langstaff, who used ESPC to power up her Situated on the leafy banks of the River Esk, the Wireworks offers something really special – a style of
Laura property search and find her dream home in Stockbridge – and while apartments that has won the prestigious Apartment of the Year title at The Herald Property Awards.
we’re talking Edinburgh city centre, we also look at the Capital’s property
This prize-winning development is in the friendly town of Musselburgh, which puts it within easy reach
hotspots on page 28.
of Edinburgh, and near some of Scotland’s most picturesque beaches – so it is perfect for commuters and
Laura Mearns, those who want to get out into the countryside. Come and visit and you’ll find a collection of high-spec
Of course, there’s a spotlight on some of the most incredible homes one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as stylish penthouses.
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currently on the market, and you’ll find hundreds more each week at
espc.com - perfect if you’re thinking of starting 2025 in a new home! It is not surprising that the development is an award winner. It offers beautiful, contemporary design and
homes that boast a range of high-end features such as Hive-controlled heating, Porcelanosa bathroom
tiling and SMEG appliances.
This issue also marks the 50th edition of ESPC Property & Interiors! We’re
delighted to celebrate this milestone and wanted to express our thanks The attention to detail, quality and style on offer at the Wireworks is a perfect expression of Dundas’
to you, the readers, for picking up your copy every month. mission to build homes that exceed expectations and to create communities where people can enjoy life
and feel great.
Happy reading! Our team is waiting to show you round. They’ll offer you the attentive, personal service Dundas is known
for, and will make the process of buying your new award-winning home as easy, friendly and fun as possible.

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