Overpricing helps nobody. Here's what really happens.

Overpricing helps nobody. Here's what really happens.

Overpricing helps nobody. Here's what really happens.Annabelle Watt
Published on: 31/08/2026

Holding onto a high valuation may cost you a perfectly good buyer. Overpricing does not get you more. It gets you time on the market, a reduction and usually a lower final price than if you'd priced it right from the start.

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Why Isn't My House Selling?

Why Isn't My House Selling?

Why Isn't My House Selling?Annabelle Watt
Published on: 15/07/2026

Homes are sticking across Edinburgh and East Lothian, and it isn't always the price. What agents say off the record, and the smarter way to find your buyer before you list.

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