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Home owners

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Exclusive Edinburgh set to roll out 300% second homes tax

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I had an inspiring house call from Scotland's Home of the Year judge

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I found my favourite National Trust for Scotland property

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Ad Feature Frozen market sees homeowners extend rather than move

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Inside the charming and serene twin Skye conservation village cottages

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I had a frantic Saturday afternoon in Edinburgh department store

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Inside tranquil and thoughtful East Lothian house tipped for award

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Are all surveyors' home reports as ridiculous as the one I just got? Stephen Jardine

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The decadently designed East Lothian property that's on sale

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I've interviewed 22 Scotland's Home of the Year contestants

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Inside 'country modern' house on Scotland's Home of the Year final

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Inside Victorian sandstone villa in Scotland's Home of the Year final

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Inside grand period property appearing on Scotland's Home of the Year

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Ad Feature Scots tech entrepreneur launches ‘ethical insulation’ firm

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Inside the charming house starring on Scotland's Home of the Year

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I moved to Leith eight months ago, but this is my favourite sensation Gaby Soutar

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Look inside the elegant East Lothian flat, now for sale

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Inside the £500,000 'dream' Scandi-inspired Scottish waterside home

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The Edinburgh streets named among UK's 'most expensive' to buy or rent

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I've lived in Leith for month, but this is our best garden sighting Gaby Soutar

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Inside Edinburgh townhouse on Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year

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Inside Fife flat appearing on Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year

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Exclusive Government told to increase LBTT threshold for first-time buyers

The average time it takes to sell in Falkirk is just 13 days.placeholder image

The 12 Scottish locations where homes sell the fastest

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I confronted the intruder in my lovely new Leith home Gaby Soutar

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I moved to Leith, but it didn't feel official until the guests arrived Gaby Soutar

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Ad Feature New showhome launches – perfect for city commuting

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Inside the rugged and romantic East Lothian holiday retreat

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Inside the 'important' Scottish castle on sale

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Inside the idyllic Scottish property on market for £2,200,000

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I'm onto the next stage of my Edinburgh house move Gaby Soutar

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I knew my Edinburgh house move would be pricey, but this is shocking Gaby Soutar

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Inside the dreamy East Lothian seaside home on the market

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Inside the charming and immaculate East Lothian home that's on sale

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I'm moving house to this Edinburgh neighbourhood and I'm nervous Gaby Soutar

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I knew clearing out my Edinburgh flat would be tough Gaby Soutar

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I sold my Edinburgh property in three weeks and I'm feeling smug Gaby Soutar

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My Edinburgh property is on the market and it's aged me Gaby Soutar

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I thought selling my Edinburgh property would be easy, but it's not Gaby Soutar

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Ad Feature Staircase wow factor can transform your home – here’s how

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The seaside house that's appearing on Scotland's Home of the Year

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I've had plenty of noisy neighbours in my time

There is nothing worse than a racket next door

Gaby Soutar