Looking to Buy in East Lothian or Edinburgh?
Let's Make it Simple. Join the Matchlist.
At Mowatt, we believe that finding and buying a home should be straightforward, transparent & stress-free.
At Mowatt our Buyers are known as Quiet Seekers
Other estate agents prioritise sellers.
At Mowatt we work for both buyers and sellers - and that changes everything.
When you register with us we take time to understand your full wish list, your budget, your appetite for work and your location priorities. We build you a profile that works quietly in the background, matching you not just to properties we bring to market but to homeowners who may never have considered selling until the right buyer came along.
Join as a Passive Quiet Seeker
Free to register. We create an anonymous profile and share it on our website and socials, giving motivated homeowners a reason to raise their hand. You could find your next home before it ever reaches a sales portal. A modest success-based fee applies on conclusion of missives.
Become an Active Quiet Seeker
Retain us to search on your behalf. We make respectful targeted approaches to properties and streets that fit your brief, engage directly with local agents and surface off-market opportunities ahead of the crowd. A success-based fee applies if we secure your home.
Support that goes further
We are your eyes and ears whether you are local, based elsewhere in the UK or living abroad. We can connect you with trusted solicitors and mortgage brokers, and if you are selling in East Lothian or Edinburgh we will give you a free independent appraisal to help you plan with confidence.
At Mowatt your off-market search is live from the moment you register.
What kind of Buyer are YOU?
Buying a property in Scotland is straightforward when you know the process. The part most people get wrong is not understanding which stage they’re actually at, and what that means for what they should do next.
Download the guide that matches your position.
First time buyer:
you’re in rental and ready to buy your first home.
Homeowner: not yet on the market
- you haven’t started the process of selling it yet.
Homeowner: advertised for sale but not yet sold-
your property is on the market and you’ve found something you want to buy.
Cash buyer:
you have funds in place and no mortgage or chain to worry about.
Not sure which category fits and you're a homeowner? It probably means you’re at the thinking stage- which is exactly the right time to talk to us. If your property is in East Lothian or Edinburgh, Phil can appraise it, give you a realistic picture of your position and help you work out the smartest next move. No obligation, no pressure.
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Why Choose Mowatt?
Local connections. Personalised service. The right property for you.
Testimonials from Happy Clients
Our clients' feedback is invaluable, showcasing our commitment to excellence and building trust through proven results.
Gillian Sheehan
Renter and Buyer
"I was granted a much needed sabbatical. MOWATT secured an 8 month let for my family in idyllic North Berwick. 18 months later, Annabelle viewed a property to buy, on our behalf, in North Berwick (at that point I was in the US), arranging a live video tour and advising me on the offer process. My husband and I have just had our offer accepted! We are set to return to Scotland in July. Delighted."
John Wilson
Downsizer
"MOWATT have their finger on the pulse. They know local people, therefore they know the local property market. We didn't want to sell til we'd secured a smaller property. Their involvement took the stress out of downsizing for my wife and me."
Will Lowe
Seeking second home
"Thanks to MOWATT, I've been able to view several properties that haven't yet reached the open market, that meet my specific requirements. Mowatt are able to present the benefits of opportunity to home owners who may be inclined to sell for the right price point.''
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