Sell now or wait? Stick or Twist?

Sell now or wait? Stick or Twist?

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

Same House, Two Different Numbers

Same House, Two Different NumbersAnnabelle 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

What If? Imagine a Britain Where Moving Is Easy

What If? Imagine a Britain Where Moving Is EasyAnnabelle 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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Stop Looking for the Perfect House

Stop Looking for the Perfect House

Stop Looking for the Perfect HouseAnnabelle Watt
Published on: 30/09/2026

Buying in East Lothian or Edinburgh? Five patterns from our Quiet Seeker consultations show why a clear brief beats the perfect house.

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