For many buyers, a brand-new home is an attractive proposition. Modern layouts, energy-efficient construction, contemporary fixtures and fittings, and the reassurance of a developer warranty all make ...
Buying help & advice
Essential tips and guidance for property buyers
For many first time buyers, saving a deposit is one of the biggest challenges on the path to home ownership. That’s why the Scottish Government’s announcement of the relaunch of the First ...
What Flat Owners and Buyers Need to Know Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, fire safety in multi storey residential buildings has been under intense scrutiny across the UK. In Scotland, thi...
“What Time Do We Get the Keys?” This is one of the most common questions we’re asked – and understandably so. The honest answer is: there is no fixed time. The timing depends on three key ...
Selling in England or Wales and Buying in Scotland Moving to Scotland: How the Scottish Property System Differs from England and Wales If you’re selling in England or Wales and buying in Scotland, y...
With all major party manifestos now published ahead of the Scottish Election 2026, housing has emerged as one of the defining issues. Across Scotland, proposals on first time buyer support, property t...
In 1975 you wouldn’t have been reading a blog, sending text messages, communicating by mobile phone, going to the supermarket on a Sunday or searching the internet for a property. Neilsons did not e...
Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents are delighted to announce that we have once again been shortlisted for the ‘Scottish Agency of the Year’ and ‘National Estate Agency of the Year’ categori...
Media chatter may prompt caution, but the facts show the market is moving fast locally… For some prospective sellers, there’s been a creeping sense of hesitation. The national press is talking abo...
There’s been plenty of chatter lately about whether the ESPC still makes a difference. Spoiler alert: it absolutely does, and the data backs it up. Using an ESPC member firm comes with many benefits...
Moving house is often described as one of life’s most stressful events, right up there with starting a new job or planning a wedding. But at Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents, we’ve built our ...
Pumpkin spice is everywhere, the nights are drawing in, and the leaves are turning glorious shades of gold. We love Autumn! It’s one of the times when Edinburgh is at its most beautiful (did you kno...
