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Selling Energy Efficient Homes - Expert Property Marketing
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 07 October, 2024At Home Sales and Lettings, we have been at the forefront of selling energy-efficient homes since we began working with Eskgrove Homes in 2010, when sustainable building was still a niche market. Over the years, the demand for energy efficiency has increased, with more buyers now prioritising eco-friendly features…
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Industry Awards: Are They Worth the Effort?
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 03 October, 2024When award season rolls around, I always find myself asking the same question: are industry awards truly worth the time, effort, and sometimes expense it takes to enter? After all, we’ve all seen the photos of smiling winners clutching their trophies, but who really values these awards, and do they…
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Introducing our Home Landlord Sales: Facilitating Landlord-to-Landlord Property Sales
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 02 October, 2024At Home Sales and Lettings, we understand the unique needs of landlords, whether managing rental properties or selling with tenants in place. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new service, Home Landlord Sales—a bespoke offering for landlords looking to buy or sell rental properties while ensuring tenants continue to…
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UK tenants are spending over half of their take-home salary on rent
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 02 October, 2024At Home Sales and Lettings, we are experiencing record levels of tenant demand, often receiving over 120 enquiries per property, highlighting the ongoing strain on the rental market across Edinburgh and other Scottish cities. Recent figures show that around one in five tenants in the UK are now spending over…
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The latest Nationwide House Price Index
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 02 October, 2024The September data shows the fastest rate of house price growth since November 2022, with a 3.2% annual increase and 0.7% rise month-on-month. This recovery comes despite average prices still being around 2% below the all-time highs of summer 2022. The market is seeing a boost from falling mortgage rates,…
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New Report on Scotland's Private Rented Sector: Key Findings and Recommendations
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 02 October, 2024Over the past five years, the research consultancy Indigo House has been carrying out an in-depth study of Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS). This independent research, funded by the charitable Nationwide Foundation, aimed to evaluate how legislative changes have affected both renters and landlords. The "Rent Better" project explored what…
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Is 24/7 Online Property Tracking Really Good Customer Service?
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 19 September, 2024There’s no doubt that advances in technology have helped estate agents become more effective at communicating and providing a better service for their clients. One such advancement is the introduction of "online property portals," allowing sellers to log in and track the progress of their property sale at any time…
Read moreTenancy Reform Bill 2024
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 18 September, 2024Recently, the UK government has introduced draft legislation called the Renters’ Rights Bill, which aims to address several key issues for tenants. The proposed changes include ending "no-fault" evictions, giving tenants the right to have pets, banning rental bidding wars, ensuring repairs are completed within a set timeframe, and removing…
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An Elevated Lifestyle Awaits - Penthouse Living in East Lothian
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 18 September, 2024Imagine waking up each morning to panoramic views of the stunning East Lothian coastline and the majestic Arthur’s Seat, all from the comfort of your luxurious penthouse. This is not just a home, but a lifestyle—an elevated experience that blends sophistication, comfort, and breathtaking beauty. Sky Garden Sanctuary At the…
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The Art of Property Marketing: Making Your Home Stand Out
Written by Home Sales & Lettings: 18 September, 2024If you’ve been in the estate agency world long enough, you probably remember how property adverts used to be: a few brief lines filled with abbreviations like “DG” for double glazing and “GCH” for gas central heating, with phrases like “ideal for FTB” (first-time buyers). It was simple, straightforward, and…
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