To get the most accurate property valuation, our expert valuers will visit your home for a free, no-obligation assessment using the latest market data and local knowledge. For a quick estimate, call our team on 01738 442255 or use our online “Instant Online Valuation” tool. Accurate pricing is key to attracting serious buyers and achieving a faster, smoother sale – overpricing can cause delays and reduce interest.

The market for selling properties can change very quickly. The best thing to do is contact our award-winning team who will advise you on the current market conditions for selling.

Spring is a top season for buying and selling property, fueled by renewed energy, longer days, and blooming surroundings – though increased competition can make it a buyer’s market, where smart pricing is essential to stand out. Early summer is also strong, especially for families looking to move before the new school year, with plenty of daylight and favourable moving conditions. Autumn is often overlooked but can be ideal, as serious buyers are motivated to settle before Christmas, while inventory is lower but competition less intense. Even winter, though quieter, can yield good results with highly motivated buyers, so it’s worth listing your property at any time if you need to move.

Estate Agents will normally charge a percentage of the purchase price or a fixed selling fee. Some may also charge an upfront fee to pay for things like photos, video, floorplan etc. At PPP the selling fee is only payable upon completion of the sale.

You will need to pay for a Home Report, with fees based on your property’s value and carried out by a local surveyor. Once a sale is agreed, solicitors handle the legal transfer (conveyancing), charging a fixed fee typically linked to property value. Additional small costs include registration, statutory checks, and minor admin fees.

Deciding whether to sell your current home before purchasing a new one depends on your financial situation and market conditions. Being chain-free when buying a home is advantageous, as it speeds up the process, reduces risk, and puts you in a stronger negotiating position. Sellers often prefer chain-free buyers, making your offer more attractive and the transaction smoother. While not always possible, arranging to be chain-free – such as by renting temporarily – can make your purchase quicker and less stressful.

Having your property on the market – or ideally, already under offer – strengthens your position as a buyer, boosts your negotiating power, and reassures sellers that you can move forward confidently.

You can sell a property with tenants in place which can be attractive to other landlords. However, selling the property vacant will attract a wider range of potential buyers which could lead to the property selling faster and for a higher price. The best thing to do is contact us for advice. We may know of landlords looking to expand their portfolios and can advise on the procedure to service notice on tenants if you would like to sell vacant.

A home report is a legally required document in Scotland that provides prospective buyers with detailed information about a property before it is put on the market. It is carried out by a surveyor and is designed to ensure buyers have a clear understanding of the property’s condition, value, and energy efficiency before making an offer. We have our own preferred surveyor partner we recommend but are happy to work with any surveyor of your choice.

To attract the widest range of buyers and achieve the best sale price, we recommend decluttering, completing any minor repairs, and consider staging or dressing your property – especially if it’s ex-rental or vacant. This helps buyers envision living there and highlights the lifestyle, not just the property itself.

Get in touch If you’ve had any work carried out at the property while you’ve lived there, make sure you have all planning or building warrant completion paperwork from the council as, if not this could hold up or inhibit a sale. If you have a mortgage on the property you should also check the terms of the mortgage in case you’re in a fixed period and there are any early redemption penalties, in which case it might be worth delaying the sale.

Whether you should do major work to your property before selling depends on several factors, including your budget, the current condition and value of your property, and what buyers in your area are looking for. It depends on the extent of the renovations and your local market. Major renovations might not always recoup their cost, but addressing structural issues, improving curb appeal, and making cosmetic updates can make your property more appealing to buyers and potentially increase its sale price.

If you’re ready to go ahead with selling your property with us, just let our team know and we’ll send you a link to our online terms and conditions and a request for documents for our online ID checks. We will then instruct a surveyor to carry out the home report and our photographer to create the all the media.

The time it takes to sell varies depending on the market conditions, individual circumstances and things like how busy lenders are. It can take less time to sell if the buyer is using cash to purchase and is not reliant on a mortgage. Generally speaking it’s best to assume anything from 8 to 14 weeks to sell your home.

We’ll prepare all the media, install a For Sale sign and proactively match your home with potential buyers from our extensive database – helping to generate early interest and excitement. We’ll advertise your property on the UK’s largest property portals – including Rightmove, Zoopla, and OnTheMarket – as well as on our own website and active social media channels. This multi-channel approach guarantees maximum visibility, reach, and engagement for your property.

Our team are happy to carry out viewings on your behalf at no extra cost. We’re also happy for you to take care of your own viewings if this is your preference. Any interested parties will normally speak to our team directly if they are interested.

Our experienced team has a well-developed set of negotiation skills that help us deliver the optimal value for your property. Our team will be on-hand to provide expert advice and skilfully negotiate offers as they come in, carefully considering each buyer’s position to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

When there is significant interest in a property, we may set a closing date. This is a deadline by which all formal offers for the property must be submitted through a solicitor, creating a competitive environment similar to a blind auction – buyers do not know what others are offering.

Yes you do need a solicitor to sell a property in Scotland. Once we’ve negotiated a suitable offer we then loop in your solicitor to send out a written acceptance to the offer. Your solicitor would then take the lead from there on to completion. We have our own preferred solicitor partner we recommend but are happy to work with any solicitor of your choice.

Once your offer is accepted, the next step is to conclude “missives,” a formal process of agreeing the terms of the sale contract through a series of letters between solicitors. Once the missives have been concluded the contract becomes legally binding.

Normally your solicitor will inform you and us when the sale completes and funds have been transferred across into the solicitor’s bank account. At this point we can release the keys to the buyer.

Capital Gains Tax is due on the sale of residential property that is not your sole residence so if you’ve been renting a property out it’s likely you’ll have to pay CGT on any profits generated from the sale. We can introduce you to an experienced accountant if you’re looking for more information on capital gains tax relating to your sale.