In partnership with 29Twelve

With 1 in 6 properties being sold off market finding the perfect property has never been harder. Tired of being outbid? Exhausted by viewings? Or too short on time to put in the hard work necessary? Meet the property sourcing experts from 29Twelve who do the heavy lifting for you and specialise in finding properties across Scotland.

No one has exactly the same idea of a dream home – it could be a rural cottage, a high-ceilinged Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town, an Art Deco apartment in Newton Mearns, or a spacious suburban family home with a big garden close to good schools and transport links...

But even though the dream abode may be different for everybody, the huge amount of research and time-consuming effort needed to find it is the same for everyone. With the average Scottish house price increasing by an annual 8.8% and demand often outstripping supply, many of us are often left settling for a house we can get rather than one that we love. Enter experts Nicky McConnachie and Leah Bryce from property sourcing consultancy 29Twelve.

Edinburgh born and raised, Nicky and Leah have experience in finance, private-sector consulting and real estate. The duo saw a gap in the Scottish market for an independent property sourcing consultancy that had local, insider knowledge and offered a highly personalised service.

Nicky explains, ‘So many people are looking to downsize, invest, relocate or are having trouble finding their forever home. Here we are with access to a huge selection of on and off market properties – due to our vast network of professional connections – so it made sense to put this all together and create a property sourcing company. We offer clients the best possible terms, saving them time and money while also giving them first access.’

Every search is tailored to individual client requirements, starting with a detailed brief. Leah says, ‘During the no-obligation consultation stage, we guide you through the buying process which can often feel like an overwhelming challenge – beginning with a detailed brief about essential must-haves and deal-breakers. Then the search can begin in earnest. Over the course of the process, we build a shortlist and arrange viewings of the properties – either virtually or in-person – and our clients can choose to be involved as little or as much as they wish.’

Many clients find the costs associated with engaging a consultancy like 29Twelve more than worth it Nicky continues, ‘Our success is down to understanding our clients, the relationships we build, and hard work. We are able to provide a fully integrated service and manage the entire property search and acquisition.’

Previous client Linda couldn’t agree more. ‘We purchased our dream home by the sea in Edinburgh. A rare find is the only way to describe 29Twelve. They have a visceral understanding of you and the right property for you, with their vast knowledge of prices and trends they intrinsically know what to do to secure a property and are excellent facilitators.’

Finding and buying a home is an incredibly personal experience, no matter what stage you’re at in life, Leah concludes. ‘We only work with a handful of clients at any one time to offer a truly bespoke service. Finding the right property is crucial and we take pride in going the extra mile to ensure a seamless journey to finding your new home.’

Email info@29twelve.co.uk or call 0131 210 0119 to take your first step to finding your perfect home.

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