Deans Properties Blog
National Power of Attorney Day
As today is National Power of Attorney Day it is a good time to discuss the importance and benefit of having a Power of Attorney in place. It is a common misconception you only need a Power of Attorney when you grow older or if you develop syndromes or diseases such as Dementia or Alzheimer’s. […]
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A move to a more balanced market for buyers and sellers
It has been a hot summer at times and for many buyers it has been a frustratingly hot year in the property market, but there are some positive signs ahead for those looking to move. We have seen an increase in the number of properties coming to the market many of which are sellers who […]
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Will & Power of Attorney: Not just for later life
It is a common misconception that you only need a Will or Power of Attorney when you are old. While none of us like to think about it, any one of us could die or become mentally incapacitated at any time or age, even if we have no previous underlying health issues. In today’s society […]
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January Market Report: The “Race for Space” Continues
Anyone looking for a property over the last 18 months will know it has not been easy. Demand has outstripped supply as the “race for space” – both indoor and outdoor – has taken over the country. Lockdowns have meant many of us had to quickly adapt the way we use our homes. Any available […]
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New Fire Alarm Regulations Scotland
As of 1st February 2022, new regulations will come in in Scotland regarding fire alarms which will affect all homes in Scotland. The new law stipulates all homes must have interlinked fire alarms. This means if one alarm goes off all alarms in the home will go off. What kind of alarms need to be […]
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First-Time Buyers – Your FAQs Answered
Buying your first home can seem scary as you enter a world of unknowns and with such huge volumes of tips, advice and dos and don’ts online it can’t be difficult to know where to start. We asked our Instagram followers to take part in a live Q&A so we could answer the questions real […]
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EPPG: Family homes in focus
Spring has sprung across Edinburgh and the Lothians and the property market is in full bloom. As the first quarter of 2021 closes the Edinburgh Proactive Property Group (EPPG) are seeing average sales prices on the rise as rapidly as average selling times are lowering – whilst this can strike fear in to the hearts […]
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First Home Fund Applications Re-Open!
Following the initial success of the First Home Fund originally launched in December 2019, the scheme will be reopening applications at 9am on Thursday 1st April 2021. The scheme offers First-Time Buyers up to £25,000 towards the purchase of their first home as an equity loan. Buyers must pay at least 5% deposit and take […]
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Mortgage Guarantee Scheme – purchase with a 5% deposit
In the Spring Budget, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Government will be introducing a mortgage guarantee scheme in April 2021 to help home buyers purchase their next home with a 5% deposit. What is the purpose of the mortgage guarantee scheme? The government has noted it is committed to supporting those who aspire to […]
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EPPG Refresher: Two steps ahead.
Here we are, almost 12 months since the first Scottish Lockdown was announced on the evening of 23rd March 2020! So much has happened, where do we start? The Edinburgh Pro-active Property Group (‘EPPG’) is an association of the most pro-active, and innovative firms in the Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre (‘ESPC’) specialising in the sale and purchase […]
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