Our Modern Apprentice’s Journey
August is exam results month, signaling the next step towards the job of choice for many young people. However, the career you find yourself in may not be the one you initially envisaged, or you may decide to take a different route into employment. We talked to Taabali Rauf, our Property Admin Assistant, about his […]
Q&A With Our Director, Stacey Wilson
This month marks ten years since Stacey Wilson joined VMH – initially as Associate and now as Director – an opportune moment to find out a little bit more about her… Did you always want to become involved in the legal profession? Since I was young, I told people I wanted to be a lawyer […]
Q&A With Our Residential Property Valuer, Connor McLauchlin
It’s two years now since Connor McLauchlin joined the VMH team – here’s the lowdown on our Residential Property Valuer, from A to Z (via a bit of Q…) Did you always want to become involved in the property industry? “I never really wanted to work in an office – I always thought people who […]
Q&A With Our Associate, Michelle Murdoch
Our Associate, Michelle Murdoch, has been with us for three and a half years now – about time we found out a little bit more about her! What made you want to get involved in law? To be honest, I didn’t set out with a clear plan to become a practicing lawyer. I had a […]
Taking My Own Advice: A Property Director’s Journey
Having worked in the residential property sector for almost 25 years, selling a property myself was quite an experience. While I’ve bought several properties over the years, this was my first time selling since entering the industry. The market has evolved dramatically, with its ups and downs, and for once, I found myself on the […]
Rent Control Changes
The Scottish Government has confirmed that temporary rent caps and restrictions on rent increases will be withdrawn from April 1, 2025. But what does that actually mean and what sort of impact will that have? We spoke to Jonathan Gordon, Director at Clan Gordon Limited, who explained the situation more fully in our latest blog. What are rent […]
Upcoming EPC Regulation Changes In Scotland
The Scottish Government have recently published their response to their EPC reform consultation. They have confirmed their intention to introduce the new Regulations in 2025, bringing them into force in 2026. An EPC is needed whenever a property is sold or let. They help to provide an understanding of the climate impact and running costs […]
VMH Solicitors Lasswade 10 Mile Road Race
For the second year running – quite literally – VMH are delighted to be sponsoring the Lasswade 10 Mile Road Race (2 March 2025). Our link to the event – being run for the 41st time – can be found closer to home, in the shape of our Legal Secretary, Linda Smith. No mean athlete […]
VMH Solicitors appoints Katie Macdonald as Property Sales Director
VMH Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of Katie Macdonald as Property Sales Director. In this role, she will lead the VMH Estate Agency team and spearhead the company’s continued growth plans in the Edinburgh & Lothians residential sales market. Macdonald has been working in property sales for over 24 years and has an extensive […]
Welfare Power of Attorney- Are You Up To Date?
At VMH, we are regularly asked by our clients to arrange for Powers of Attorney (PoA’s) to be put in place. As long as someone has mental capacity, they can give someone else the power to make decisions on their behalf by granting a PoA in their favour. There are 2 elements to PoA’s […]
VMH’s Guide to Christmas in Edinburgh & the Lothians
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to celebrate the season with family & friends than by checking out what’s on in Edinburgh & the Lothians this Christmas. From shopping at the Christmas market, taking a magical train ride to visit Santa, to ice skating at the zoo, there’s something […]
VMH’s Guide to Buying a Home
The process of buying a home starts long before you put forward an offer. Below we outline the steps involved before you pick up the keys to your new home! VMH’s Guide to Buying a Home Get a mortgage advisor Finding the right mortgage advisor should be your first step. This will allow you to […]
Creating a Will; why it’s so important
By creating a Will, you can ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes. Additionally, you can address critical matters such as guardianship and funeral arrangements, giving you peace of mind that your family will be taken care of and won’t have to deal with challenging decisions when you pass away. The importance […]
How to improve your kerb appeal
So what is kerb appeal? Simply put, kerb appeal is how attractive your home looks from the street. First impressions count and the outside of your home is an advert for what lies inside. A home that looks well maintained and cared for from the outside will be more attractive and inviting to buyers coming […]
Common Ground Against Homelessness
Estate Agency can sometimes through up negative connotations, but VMH SOLICITORS is a small firm with a big heart, and we want to help those who can’t easily call a place home. Over the years we’ve worked with homelessness charities including Social Bite and Rowan Alba, helping to raise funds and awareness of this important […]
A New Ho-Ho-Home For Christmas
Is a new home on your Christmas list? 🎁 With the festive season fast approaching now is the time to act, especially if you have to sell before you buy! The latest report from espc shows homes in Edinburgh & the Lothians took a median time of 21 days to go under offer – […]