Starting Today: 25% Discount on Estate Agency Fees
Published on: 1st October 2026
Welcome to October, where the trees are turning, the days are getting shorter, and the heating has probably started to come on in your home. Things are getting cosy, and no doubt you’ll be thinking about your abode in a new light. Maybe you’re cuddled up with a mug of hot choc, feeling like it’s not a great fit.
There it is. The thought of moving. It can be scary — Halloween aside. So we’ve prepared something to sweeten the deal: 25% discount off our estate agency service.
Let’s discuss the pros and cons of selling your home during winter.
Concerned What the Winter Property Market Looks Like?
“But . . . I can’t move. It’s off-season . . . Nobody is selling. Nobody is buying.” you say. As it stands, that’s not entirely true. Whilst there is a decline in listings, there are still plenty of people looking and selling this time of year. When reviewing figures for last winter, Scottish Housing News reported that people are getting onto the property market quickly after December:
“Market appraisals and subsequent instructions are picking up . . . Viewing numbers are up on December figures as buyers become more active following the seasonal lull, and with a renewed confidence.”
Marion Currie — source.
Even if this time of year sees typically less demand, Scottish house prices were up in 2026. Midlothian, East Lothian, and Edinburgh — some of the areas we operate — were in the top five highest average property values across Scotland, with a steady annual increase to boot. What’s more, ESPC reported an average home-report-to-purchase-figure of 102.1% for both October 2025 and August 2026 in Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians, and the Borders, with only a slight difference in average value and time to sell. Even if the traditional view is that properties appear to sell better in summer, the numbers will peak this October before slowing down towards Christmas.
Managing expectations is important in any case. What’s happening in the winter market will influence your property’s sale, as will the unpredictable nature of world events like oil shortages caused by the conflict in Iran, but your own home can be a stand-out in its own right. For expert advice on what your property could reasonably be worth, and to secure a 25% discount from our estate agents, arrange a valuation here.
Considering the Increased Time to Sell Over Winter Months
“Won’t it take ages to sell, though?” you fret. There is a bit of a slowdown in the winter months as we see a tendency to wait with placing offers on new properties as homes take a little longer to sell. Which makes sense, you want to know what budget you have to play with. But really, we’re talking extra days. It’s worth remembering that this is an average, and the condition of your property and whether its desirable will be significantly impactful over the average time to sell.
You can’t always hold fire and wait for the market to speed up. People often just need to get moving. Relocating closer to work, moving in with a partner, or needing extra room for the kids are all reasons to change home fairly quickly. When a compelling urge to switch up the living situation comes from within, what’s happening in the Scottish property market can feel peripheral.
If moving home is a little more urgent that simply ruminating over it, you might be looking to make savings in other areas, which is why we’re providing discounted estate agency fees over the quieter season.
Our Special Discount Estate Agency Service Over Winter 2026
“What’s this offer all about, then?” Well, if we’re being plain, it’s a 25% discount (net of VAT) off our standard estate agency fee of 1% of the property’s sale value — which is pretty reasonable its own right. As we’ve seen from house prices increasing, this is pretty significant a saving.
It’s running from today — the 1st of October 2026 — until the 28th of February 2027. You only need to book your free pre-sale valuation, not be on the market. The discount does not apply to the marketing package, outlays or conveyancing costs. It is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer and can be withdrawn unilaterally at any time.
We also don’t take any up-front fees. Only when you have sold and progressed through the conveyancing process do we invoice for our services. By starting the moving journey now, you might not pay (even with the discount) until spring for our estate agency service.
What Can You Do to Get Ready to Sell in Spring?
“I’m not ready to sell my home now, I’ve only just started thinking about it! Won’t I miss this discount on your estate agency fees?” A valid concern, but no. The thing is, moving home can take time. That’s why this offer runs for a few months. The important takeaway is that you can get ready for when the market starts to boom, which is getting increasingly earlier in the year. With the starting weeks of January seeing the first property rush of the year, being pragmatic over the winter lull in preparation is *taps finger on head* a solid strategy.
“What do I need to focus on?” There are loads of fixes you can make to your property to get it ship-shape before listing. Doing so can increase your property’s appeal. Tempting homes make for eager bidders.
Many people’s mortgage payments are up due to several interest rate rises in recent years. Higher monthly costs mean less resource for home renovations; traditionally a way for new entrants to market to climb to property ladder. As such, there’s a greater demand for “turnkey homes” which are ready to live in, and live in nicely.
Simply put: make sure your home looks good by today’s standards. Fresh coats of paint, with colours that are more “in”, should your spare paint have expired. You can even use painting techniques to enhance smaller spaces. Interior design has a surprising influence on decision-making for those under 45. Looking at home-life magazines or the ESPC monthly print can give you ideas of what might suit. Think about artwork, plants, and feature spaces. Character can carry property.
Reducing clutter will help to maximise space — critical for flats — and minimise visual noise. Remember, people still need to see themselves living in your home, so don’t make it stark.
Don’t neglect your outdoor space over the colder months. Keep your garden tidy and follow/get seasonal advice for caring for it into next year.
It’s not all aesthetics: with energy saving measures driven by increases to fuel prices, EPC ratings will be seriously considered. With the climate shifting, especially in the mid-term with Il Niño affecting the northern Atlantic Ocean, Scotland’s weather is going to get wetter and stormier. With numerous campaigns for solar panels and air-source heat pumps to reduce reliance on gas boilers, reviewing how you heat and insulate your home could be the difference — certainly with those who feel draft.
If any of this seems daunting, our estate agents are here. We provide a free pre-sale valuation, meaning we can come to your home, give you an idea of what it’s worth now, and outline a plan to make enhancements where we see opportunity. It’s another reason we’re offering this discount to our estate agency fees: you can save that money and put it to towards home improvements.
Act Now to Sell Your Home in 2027 & Benefit from Discount Estate Agency Fees
“How do I start the sales process?” the first step is to speak to our estate agents. Even if your home is a millennial paradise, we’ll still need to discuss how and where you market your home. We’ll get materials like photographs, videos, brochures and social posts done all ready for the new year. We’ll also sort practical elements like the home report to determine the value we’ll set you house price at. Being ready to go live when the market turns can put you front-and-centre of competing properties.
Even if you don’t list during the October peak, you’ll bag that 25% discount estate agency offer to list in spring. So it’s worth reaching out just to get on the books. We operate under no obligation. If we visit your property, and we’re not right for you, you’ll have at least got some free advice. With nothing to lose, and no up-front fees, it really wouldn’t hurt to gather some information from an experienced estate agent to help you get ready to sell.
Whether you want to beat the spring rush, or you’re ready to sell now, you’ll save 25% by calling us today on 01620 825368.
