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Selling with us 

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    Selling your home can be a complex process, but with our expert team, we make it as easy and efficient as possible. We firmly believe that every property deserves the right exposure and attention, and we ensure that your listing is presented to the widest possible audience. With our extensive marketing strategies, high-quality listings, and in-depth local market knowledge, we make sure that your property stands out in a competitive market.

    Our dedicated Estate Agency team works tirelessly to manage the sale, ensuring your property is marketed effectively and that prospective buyers are engaged throughout the process. We are committed to delivering a friendly, honest, and reliable service at every stage. Whether it's offering advice on the best price to list, conducting viewings, or negotiating with potential buyers, we are there to guide you through the sale with care and attention to detail.

    We aim to always provide our clients with the highest quality service, ensuring that you achieve the best possible outcome. Whether you're simply looking for expert guidance or ready to make a sale, our team is here to support you every step of the way, making sure that your property journey is as smooth, rewarding, and successful as it can be.

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Buying 

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    One of our core areas of expertise is the purchase of residential properties. Working closely with our dedicated and dynamic Estate Agency team, we strive to offer a seamless and comprehensive property buying experience. Our goal is to make the process of finding and purchasing your new home as straightforward and stress-free as possible, ensuring that every step is efficiently managed.

    We understand that buying a home is a significant life event, and we are committed to being there for you throughout the entire process. Our team prides itself on providing a service that is not only professional but also friendly, honest, and reliable. When you choose to work with us, you can be confident that you are partnering with a team that is approachable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to your needs. We take the time to listen to your requirements, answer your questions, and offer clear, honest advice that helps you make informed decisions.

    With our extensive market knowledge and experience, we ensure that you are presented with the best possible options that match your criteria. Our goal is to help you find the perfect property that fits your needs and budget, while guiding you through the entire purchasing process to make it as smooth as possible.

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    Our team of fully qualified and experienced solicitors can offer advice to individuals, families and businesses on a range of different legal matters across Scotland. As your local legal experts we don't think you should have to travel to get the best. We have been providing excellent legal services to clients across Peeblesshire, the Borders, Edinburgh and the Lothians since 1843. We are honoured to be our clients' chosen solicitors and we are committed to giving each client the best advice in a friendly and approachable manner.

    As a multi service law firm we deal with many different legal matters for clients including Residential Property, Commercial Property, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Executries, Family Law, Trusts. We also deal with many different legal matters for clients which do not fall within these categories. Where possible we will do our best to help you and if we can't, we will usually be able to refer you to someone who can.

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Meet our team 

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    As your local legal experts we don't think you should have to travel to get the best. We are truly independent and local. We are not part of a large chain; we care about every single client and transaction.

    We are honoured to be our clients' chosen solicitors and we are committed to giving each client the best advice in a friendly and approachable manner.

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    Struan Ferguson 
    Struan is a Partner at Blackwood & Smith. Struan takes a particular interest in all aspects of property law, including the purchase and sale of residential, commercial and rural property, and also commercial leasing. 
    Struan sits on the Council of the Law Society of Scotland, the governing body of the Society, as well as the Society's Property Law Committee. Struan is also a founding member and the current Chairperson of the Scottish Conveyancers Forum. Through his involvement in the Property Law Committee and Scottish Conveyancers Forum, Struan is involved at the forefront of developments in Scottish property law and practice, including participating in working parties involved in drafting the latest versions of the Scottish Standard Clauses, New Build Standard Clauses and PSG Residential styles. He is also a Member of the Society of Writers to the Signet.

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    Fiona Fleming 
    Fiona Fleming is a Partner at Blackwood and Smith. Fiona is extremely experienced in property and provides comprehensive advice to clients in relation to residential sales and purchases. Fiona believes that the role of a solicitor in a rural practice such as Blackwood and Smith is to offer specialist legal advice as required, but also to act as a trusted adviser on whom clients can depend to look after their interests as they would their own.

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    Kenneth Laing 
    Kenny has worked in property for twenty-three years, beginning his career as an Estate Agent in London before moving to work in Portugal and then later in Scotland. Kenny brings a wealth of experience and is very familiar with the local market. Kenny loves all things property. Kenny's favourite thing about being an Estate Agent is meeting and getting to know people from all walks of life and he loves seeing, visiting (and selling) all types of property.

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    Annette Romanes
    Annette is passionate about property and knows the Peeblesshire market inside out. It is not unusual for Annette to carry out a valuation and be able to tell a homeowner that she has sold their house previously (sometimes more than once)! Annette's greatest strengths are her outstanding negotiating skills. Annette loves selling property and her favourite part of her job is securing a great sale price and making clients happy.

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    Amy MacLinton 
    Amy has a keen interest in property; she loves looking at different houses and gets excited about identifying the potential in each and every one. Her exceptional customer service experience is a huge advantage when helping clients sell their homes. Amy is a highly organised and motivated individual and the combination of these skills means that your property is in safe hands. Her favourite part of her job as an Estate Agent is helping people find a dream home that ticks all of their boxes.

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    Sarah Millar-Urey 
    Sarah is our Marketing Manager. Sarah is responsible for creating and implementing the Firm's marketing strategy but also works alongside the team in our Property Shop using her expertise to assist estate agency clients in the marketing of their homes.

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    Claire Ferguson 
    Claire is our Business and Operations Manager and is in charge of Business Development and project implementation. Claire is on hand to make sure that all the necessary elements are in place to ensure our busy Estate Agency department continues to thrive and grow.
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Testimonials from Sellers

  • Seller Testimonial

     Strong communication, and a friendly approach
    B&S successfully completed the purchase of my new home in Peebles and the sale of my previous home in Kirkliston, covering both on the estate agency and conveyancing fronts. The combination of great work, strong communication and a genuinely friendly approach left me feeling very pleased and with no hesitation to recommend to others.
    Nick. M 

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    First rate service for both sale and purchase 

    A first rate service for both sale and purchase. Kept informed every step of the process. Highly recommended. 
    Gordon. S 


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    Very friendly and approachable
    I found Blackwood and Smith to be very efficient dealing with my purchase and sale of property. Very friendly and approachable and would not hesitate to use them again. 
     Ann L

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    Quick and efficient
    Quick and efficient in getting our house to market, arranging viewings and selling it. 
    L.A 

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