Last week I collected a Spannish gentleman at the airport on Tuesday evening and gave him a lift to the guesthouse we had arranged in the centre of town. This in itself had been difficult to arrange as it is the height of the tourist industry in Edinburgh and Cesar had only booked his flights to Edinburgh the week before. However, it turned out his accommodation was very nice and he hoped only to stay there one-two weeks before moving into long-term accommodation.

We had liaised by email for a few weeks and drawn up a short-list of properties for us to view the following day. However, at this time of year the market for rented accommodation changes daily so our short-list had to be altered at the last minute to take out properties that had been leased or went under offer the day before and add new ones. I had already previewed some of the properties and, as I thought Cesar chose a modern one bedroom flat in the Newtown. The added advantage of this particular property was that it was ready for someone to move into, so the lease was signed that evening, references were handed over and entry agreed the minute the international transfer of funds was received by the landlord. This happened within a few days and I spoke to my client yesterday who was happy in his new abode.

Recently I have gained an increasing number of South African clients eager to start a more peaceful and less stressful way of life.  Their common opinion was they now felt threatened on a daily basis in South Africa.  I contacted them all a few weeks after their move and was relieved they all  felt much less vulnerable in the UK.  So far I have assisted 3 families relocated to Edinburgh from South Africa.  Two opted for the hustle and bustle of the city centre but the younger of the 3 families decided on a family house in Balerno, with a large garden and close to the local school and shops.  I am glad to say they have settled into the Scottish way of living and are very happy with their decisions to relocate.

2) Salaries in Scotland are highly competitive and relocating to Edinburgh can mean an excellent standard of living while maintaining a high salary package.

3) As for raising a family, the quality of life is so much better in Scotland than many countries. The education system is very advanced with a lot of emphasis placed on extra-curricular activities.

1. TIME

There are many agents and web sites advertising accommodation and this can be extremely daunting and time-consuming if you are not ‘in the know’. We know the most reputable agents to use and will save you lots of time by searching for appropriate properties in suitable areas, sending you details, previewing your selected properties before making a final short-list to view with you at a convenient time. Many hours can be wasted viewing what appeared to be good properties on the web but in reality are less than inviting. Also our knowledge of Edinburgh saves you time looking at good properties in less than desirable areas.

2. MONEY

The main money saver is enabling you to take as little time off work as possible. Usually a suitable property can be acquired within a day thus also saving you the cost of overnight accommodation. Furthermore, as we deal regularly with reputable agents, we are often able to negotiate a discount on the advertised rent.

3. HASSLE

Last but certainly not least – hassle. With our knowledge of Edinburgh and the surrounding areas we will provide you with information about nurseries, schools, doctors, dentists etc in your chosen area. We will also meet you on the day of entry and can pick up keys from the agent/owner if you are not going to arrive during their opening hours. We will pick you up and take you to the property and check everything is in order. We aim to make your move as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

“Thank you so much for your help and patience, we won’t hesitate to recommend you to all our family and friends”

“We couldn’t have done it without you, thank you”