Advice for first time buyers in Scotland
05/16/24 • 27 min
Join Paul and Megan from ESPC as they sit down with Maurice Allen, Residential Property Managing Director at Lindsay's, for a comprehensive guide to first-time home buying in Scotland. Maurice shares invaluable insights and advice on everything from financing and solicitors to government schemes and property investments.
0:00-0:38 Intro
0:38-3:36 First things to do as a first time buyer
3:36-5:36 Additional costs in buying a home in Scotland
5:36-7:51 What do solicitors do in Scotland?
7:51-9:20 First-time buyer government schemes in Scotland
9:20-11:20 Putting an offer on a property in Scotland?
11:20-16:05 What is a Home Report in Scotland?
16:05-20:08 Common first-time buyer pitfalls
20:08-22:47 How long does the property sale process take in Scotland?
22:47-25:28 How do first-time buyers know they are making a good investment?
25:28-28:03 Outro
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To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.
You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw
Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T
ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.
Join Paul and Megan from ESPC as they sit down with Maurice Allen, Residential Property Managing Director at Lindsay's, for a comprehensive guide to first-time home buying in Scotland. Maurice shares invaluable insights and advice on everything from financing and solicitors to government schemes and property investments.
0:00-0:38 Intro
0:38-3:36 First things to do as a first time buyer
3:36-5:36 Additional costs in buying a home in Scotland
5:36-7:51 What do solicitors do in Scotland?
7:51-9:20 First-time buyer government schemes in Scotland
9:20-11:20 Putting an offer on a property in Scotland?
11:20-16:05 What is a Home Report in Scotland?
16:05-20:08 Common first-time buyer pitfalls
20:08-22:47 How long does the property sale process take in Scotland?
22:47-25:28 How do first-time buyers know they are making a good investment?
25:28-28:03 Outro
More first time buyer advice here
LBTT calculator
LIFT scheme
Find a solicitor
Find a mortgage advisor
Search for properties here
Got a question for us? Send us a text message!
Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on [email protected] or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!
To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.
You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw
Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T
ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.
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To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.
You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw
Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T
ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.
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Got a question for us? Send us a text message!
Enjoy the episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to us directly on [email protected] or via our social media channels. You can also help other people find us by sharing the episode or leaving us a review and rating from wherever you're listening!
To find out more about ESPC and our solicitor estate agent member firms, you can head to our website.
You can read our most recent house reports here: http://bit.ly/3CQlEQw
Read the latest news from the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders here: http://bit.ly/3IPOR1T
ESPC is more than just a market leading property website. We are the home of property and are here to help you at every stage of your property journey.
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