The procedure to buy a house in Scotland is not the same as it is in the UK or the US for example, and this appropriately titled book, ‘Buying a House in Scotland’ by Nicola Taylor takes the reader through the entire process from start to finish and covers every aspect of the process in great detail.
Scotland is enjoying something of a property boom as more people discover that it’s a country with a wealth of property assets available for sale at reasonable prices, property is being bought as an investment asset or a holiday home and some people are choosing to relocate or retire to Scotland to enjoy a more peaceful and affordable life.
For all those who want to understand the dynamics of the property market in Scotland, who would like to know where up and coming areas are or even compare property prices and investment opportunity on a region by region basis, ‘Buying a House in Scotland’ is the perfect book.
Nicola Taylor, the author of this title has researched her subject matter well and the book is an excellent asset as a result. There’s detailed information about property professionals such as estate agents, conveyancing lawyers etc., in Scotland and how their role in the property buying process works. Furthermore there is a detailed breakdown of the procedures a buyer will have to go through in order to achieve their aim of buying a house in Scotland.
Over and above this detailed analysis of the procedure to buy, Nicola Taylor talks about actually moving to Scotland and settling into the new home. She covers getting utilities connected, arranging removals, exporting pets to Scotland and all the visa and residency requirements that people may have to fulfill to live and work in Scotland making this not only a complete guide to property in Scotland but a complete guide to starting a new life north of the border!
For anyone unsure about whether they want to live in urban or rural Scotland the author also discusses the different types of housing in Scottish cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow as well as discussing the highlands and islands, crofter’s cottages and land and where and how to get the best value for money in Scotland.
Nicola Taylor’s book is an essential read for anyone serious about buying property in Scotland or researching their emerging property market investment opportunities. To read more about the book or the author or to purchase ‘Buying a House in Scotland’ from Amazon click here.
