Advice for first time buyers in Scotland

The ESPC Property Show

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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