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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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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The Scottish System Used to Mean Certainty. What Happened?

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 19/06/2026

Scottish sales once meant certainty, but missives now conclude late and fall-throughs are rising. Here's what changed since 2008, and the one thing you can actually control

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What does Off Market actually mean - and why does it matter?

Annabelle Watt

Published on: 16/06/2026

Not every home makes it to Rightmove. Some sell quietly, to the right buyer, before they ever go public. That's what we built Mowatt around. Read more about Hush Homes and the Matchlist.

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