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EDITOR’S LETTER

WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE CONTENTS

I don’t know about you, but September is experts have got you covered, with a handy
one of my favourite months of the year. This guide to the LIFT scheme that could help you 8 ESPC NEWS
month always feels like a reset, and a chance on your way. First-time homeowner Louise Edinburgh: 50 years of history
to make some changes for the season ahead, Brown shows us around the charming and
whether it’s something as small as adding colourful Edinburgh home that she found on 10 DREAM HOMES
some new accessories to your interiors, or ESPC, and our property experts share plenty City Slicker
as spectacular as buying a new home. This of essential advice, whether you’re buying,
September is extra-special, as it marks the selling, renting or letting. 16 PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE
first anniversary of the ESPC Magazine, and to Our August House Price Report
celebrate a whole year of this fantastic title, We’ve also got the latest interiors trends for
we’ve added some brand-new features that I a seasonal style update. Try the sleek and 18 THE MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST
hope you’ll enjoy. chic Japandi trend, or update your home on A handy guide to make your move easier
a budget with the newest launches from John 22 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Speaking of anniversaries, we’re also Lewis & Partners’ ANYDAY range. Everything you need to know
celebrating ESPC’s 50th this year, and we’ve
got a fun feature highlighting the changes And of course, there’s a selection of swoon- 26 MORTGAGE ADVICE
Edinburgh’s seen since 1971 to mark the worthy properties for sale throughout this How the LIFT scheme may help you
occasion, covering everything from the city’s issue. If you want to find out more about any
landmarks to historical events that have of them, you can contact the selling agent, 28 AREA SPOTLIGHT
shaped the Capital over the past five decades. and remember, there are lots more properties The magic of Midlothian
you can browse at espc.com, where you might
Elsewhere in this issue, ESPC’s CEO Paul find your next home. 32 EXPERT ADVICE
Hilton shares what a day in his life looks like, The importance of research
we shine a spotlight on Midlothian as the when buying a home 34 DREAM HOMES
next place you could be calling home, and Happy reading. Escape to the countryside
share an update on the property market with Laura Mearns
August’s House Price Report. If you’re selling up, 36 ESPC LETTINGS
don’t miss our moving home checklist, with Editor The Scottish rental market: an update
a step-by-step guide to a smooth move.
38 NEW SEASON STYLE SAVERS
Affordable updates from John Lewis
If you’re a first-time buyer thinking about & Partners
purchasing your first property, our mortgage
42 THE BRIGHT SIDE
At home with...Digital Designer Louise
Brown
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EMAIL: espcmagazine@espc.com ESPC’s CEO Paul Hilton tells us all
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