Finding a perfect place to live in Scotland may be easier than you think...


Home advantage: settling in Scotland


WHETHER you’re looking for a five-bedroom Victorian detached house in the countryside or a one-bedroom new-build flat in a city centre, you’ll find plenty of choice in Scotland. Scotland’s size means that,


wherever you choose to live, you’re never too far from either the thriving hustle and bustle of a city or the peace and tranquility of the countryside. Scotland boasts some of the


most interesting architecture to be found anywhere in Europe – from Glasgow’s Charles Rennie Mackintosh buildings and characteristic tenement flats,


to the crofts of the Highlands and Islands, to the Georgian and Victorian structures of Edinburgh’s city centre. Unless you’ve already clearly


defined your expectations, a good option might be to rent a property when you first come to Scotland, allowing you to explore the market properly. Short-term rental deals are popular and there are lots of agents who can help you find the right property quickly. If and when you want to buy a


property, there are differences in the Scottish homebuying system that you should be aware of. Houses for sale have to


Scotland’s size means that... you’re never too far from either the thriving hustle and bustle of a city or the peace and tranquility of the countryside.


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be marketed with a Home Report. This is a pack of three documents: a Single Survey, an Energy Report and a Property Questionnaire. The Home Report will be made available on request to prospective buyers of the home. Scottish sellers often market


their properties using an ‘offers over’ system. If you are unfamiliar with


this, it is best to seek expert advise from a local estate agent, solicitors or specialist property centre. They will be best-placed


to advise you on local market conditions and how to make an offer that will give you the best chance of securing the property in Scotland that you really want.


Scotland’s homes range from the historic to the


startlingly modern, but there’s


something to suit everyone’s taste


DIG DEEPER...


In August 2011, the average price of a home in Scotland was £163,790. This compares to £347,505 for London and £208,476 for the UK as a whole. Source: Department for Communities and Local Government (10 October 2011)


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