ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

Now that COVID-19 Lockdown restrictions have been lifted in Scotland, more people are thinking about moving home. Maybe Lockdown made you realise your home was too small or you want to live somewhere with a garden.  Or maybe you decided it was time to buy your first home. Whatever your situation the estate agents and property solicitors at ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan can help you every step of the way.   Our service is high quality, professional, good value for money and, above all, personal and friendly.  We are very happy to take the time to discuss the process with you and to answer any questions you may have at any time during the course of your transaction. Why not start by browsing some of the properties we have for sale in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Lockdown There are very few businesses around the world that haven't been affected in some way this year by  COVID-19 .  The majority of citizens are doing complying with their Government's instructions to stay at home and only go out when it is necessary to buy food or to go to work.   We are putting off buying new clothes and booking holidays and instead saving our money until we know our jobs are safe and we can go out again. Legal Affairs We would urge you not to put off sorting out your legal affairs at this time.  If something needs to be done, then it is important to get it sorted out now before it is too late.  Although law offices are closed, most lawyers and solicitors are working from home. All our solicitor s at ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan are working from home and will be delighted to offer you expert legal advice.  Wills If you have been meaning to update your Will or  write a Will  for ages but...

Bob Arbuthnott and Lisbeth-Ann Pay, two of our very experienced  conveyancing solicitors , offer some advice which will be helpful for anyone looking to buy a property. 1. Don’t be fooled by the asking price Many purchasers are confused by the terms “Offers Over”, “Offers Around” or “Offers in the Region Of” and are left wondering what they should be offering. Generally, these terms can be ignored if the property has come onto the market recently and has a Home Report with a valuation. The terms are used as marketing ploys to generate interest in a property and the more relevant figure for a purchaser is the Home Report valuation. This is usually a better indication of what the seller is hoping to achieve. Depending on the level of interest in a property a lucky purchaser may be able to negotiate a price below this but if the property is new to the market and/or if the market is buoyant then often purchasers are pushed to offer over the valuation. 2. Don’t be afraid to as...