Author: Robert Carroll

  • Property Market Update May 2015

    The local housing market has continued to heat up as we head towards summer. At MOV8 we enjoyed our busiest ever April with the number of sales agreed up by over 40% annually. There has been no sign of things slowing down in May, with sales already well ahead of 2014 levels with a week…

  • Continuing to do Good

    You may recall a few months ago MOV8 Real Estate was lucky enough to be nominated and shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish Legals Awards in the categories of Community Contribution and Employer of the Year. We thought that we would just update on what happened at the awards in late March 2015 and also give…

  • Maximising Your Property’s Kerb Appeal

    At MOV8 we know that creating a great first impression is vital to getting the best possible result from your sale. Building desire among potential buyers before they even enter your home will help to ensure that your property sells for the best possible price, in the quickest possible time. Our Sales Manager, Scott Grieve,…

  • Superhero Day

    The day they thought they’d never see had finally arrived. Batman, Superman and MOV8 Women walking arm in arm down Corstorphine high street, fighting crime and high fees as they go… Superhero Day! Superhero Day flew in to the MOV8 offices on 15th May. Created by the charity, Cash For Kids, the day has seen…

  • To Renovate or not to Renovate?

    Are you thinking of moving home? If you are, you might be faced with a decision between buying something that is in ‘move-in’ condition or to take the plunge and buy a property that requires a significant amount of decorative or structural work, often colloquially referred to as a ‘do-er upper’. Both choices have their…

  • MOV8 Property Market Update April 2015

    The sun appears to have finally come out of hiding and, with spring now very much upon us, the local property market has continued to bloom. Last month at MOV8 we had more properties go under offer than during any month since we opened our doors almost 8 years ago. Sales during March were up…

  • Make Your Property Stand Out from the Crowd

    At MOV8 we’ve enjoyed a record start to the year, helping more buyers and sellers than ever before to get on the move. Our expert team are in people’s homes every day to carry out valuations and viewings and see a wide variety of properties. MOV8 Sales Manager, Scott Grieve, gives us his top tips…

  • Corstorphine Primary School – Project Play

    By now most of you will probably be aware of MOV8 Real Estate’s work with Corstorphine Primary School. Last year we were approached by Project Play, a parent-run group at the school asking whether we could help them with their fundraising efforts to build a playground for the children of the school. We agreed that…

  • Top 9 Reasons for Moving Home

    At MOV8 we’ve enjoyed a record start to the year, helping more buyers and sellers than ever before to get on the move. Our expert valuers have heard all sorts of reasons for people looking to move over the years. MOV8 looks at the most common reasons we hear for people looking to move. More…

  • Marketing Your Property

    At MOV8, we know that delivering a great value service means ensuring that we help sell your home with the minimum amount of hassle while getting you the best possible price for your property. To achieve this we get your property in front of as many potential buyers as possible. The more buyers who are…