Sell now or wait? Stick or Twist?

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 04/11/2026

Should I Sell My House Now or Wait? Stick or Twist in Scotland’s Market. Scottish house prices are already 13% lower in real terms. Nobody can predict what comes next. What Phil and I do know, and why waiting may be the bigger gamble.

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Same House, Two Different Numbers

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 01/11/2026

Sellers see a price. Buyers see a monthly payment. Why valuations and expectations clash in East Lothian and Edinburgh, and how we bring both numbers together.

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What If? Imagine a Britain Where Moving Is Easy

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 09/10/2026

A what-if look at the Conservative pledges on stamp duty and inheritance tax, and what they would mean for downsizers, farmers and buyers in Scotland.

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Thinking of Selling? Five Questions for YOU to Answer Before Any Agent Comes Round

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 30/09/2026

Before you compare valuations and fees, get clear on your own move. Five questions we'd ask anyone thinking of selling in East Lothian and Edinburgh, whoever they end up instructing. (ps. if an agent doesn't ask you these, that's a red flag!)

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