How much you’ll save depends on the price you agree for selling your home. As an illustration, you’d save £400 on a £200,000 sale, if we carry out the estate agency and the legal side of the sale.

Our conveyancing charges stay the same.

Those qualifying for this offer will also receive a 20% discount on legal fees for wills and powers of attorney.

Who can apply?

For now, this is a pilot scheme so applies to sellers working for the —

• NHS
• Police
• Fire service
• Ambulance service
• Coastguard

How can I apply?

As you’d expect, you’ll need to show some identification. That could be official photo ID, or a letter from your employer confirming you work for a service covered by the pilot.

What are the terms and conditions?

The offer is a reduction in our estate agency fee from 1% to 0.8% and applies to properties in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Applicants must be currently working for the services covered.

The minimum estate agency fee covered by the offer is £1,000 and applicants must use Ledingham Chalmers Estate Agency for the legal work related to the property sale.

How can I get my home ready for sale?

From tidying the garden to neutral colour schemes and making the most of kerb appeal, a few simply and relatively cheap changes can make a huge difference when it comes to how potential buyers perceive your property.

And the price they’re willing to pay.

In this article, valuation consultant Stephanie Coutts, who works in our Alford Place office in Aberdeen, gives some of her top tips for preparing your home for photographs, as well as getting ready for viewings.

Get in touch

If you’re interested in discussing the offer further or would like a no obligation chat with our sales team, please get in touch.