Property part-exchange option

How does your part-exchange option work if I am looking to buy?

McEwan Fraser Legal will refer you to McEwan Fraser Investments, which operates independently from McEwan Fraser Legal. They will make you a guaranteed cash offer for your own property, thus allowing you to make an offer for any property on our site safe in the knowledge, if successful, that McEwan Fraser Investments will buy your property with an entry date that meets your own personal circumstances.

For avoidance of doubt the part-exchange option does not mean that our clients who are selling their properties are looking to exchange their properties.

How does your part-exchange option work if I am looking to sell?

The main attraction of using McEwan Fraser Legal to sell your house is that we are able to offer a unique "part exchange" option on all properties we have available for sale. Of course, you may choose not to make this arrangement available to potential buyers.

This unique initiative makes your property significantly more attractive and of huge interest to buyers who have yet to sell their own property. When prospective buyers are keen to purchase a property they are far more likely to make an offer if they know that they have a guaranteed offer on their own house.

This simply means that McEwan Fraser Legal should help you achieve maximum interest in your property as anyone who is keen to purchase your property would have the option of selling their own house to McEwan Fraser Investments.

If I am selling my house what does it cost to use your part-exchange option?

The part-exchange option does not cost you anything. Our normal estate agency fees only apply if we are successful in achieving a sale of your property.

I am interested in one of the properties you have advertised on your site and I am keen on the part-exchange option as I need to sell first - what should I do next?

Please contact us to let us know which property you are interested in. Priority is given to those who complete our online form and, thereafter, one of McEwan Fraser Investments' valuers will contact you to let you know what they may be able to offer you for your own house. McEwan Fraser Legal cannot enter into any correspondence or communication about the part-exchange offer as we do not operate this arrangement.

Does McEwan Fraser Investments need to view my property before they make me a formal offer?

McEwan Fraser Investments would normally need to view your house before they make you a formal offer, however time can be saved if you are able to provide an accurate estimate of the price you are seeking for your property. Full details can be provided by McEwan Fraser Investments. Please note it will be unlikely that McEwan Fraser Investments will offer you full market value for your property and you should always seek independent legal advice before accepting any offer for your property.

What will McEwan Fraser Investments' offer for my property be based upon?

Firstly, it would be beneficial if your property has had an independent valuation so you are fully aware of your property's market value. Any offer made by McEwan Fraser Investments for your property will vary depending upon the location, size and condition. You can contact McEwan Fraser Investments for full details by completing the online form.

Does McEwan Fraser Investments make an offer for every property?

No, they do not offer on every property as certain properties may be unsuitable to McEwan Fraser Investments. The most common reasons for an agreement not being reached include price differential, structural defects, and mortgage unsuitability.

 

Note: McEwan Fraser Investments is a trading name of McEwan Fraser LLP and operates independently from McEwan Fraser Legal. Sellers should always seek independent legal advice before accepting any offers for their property.

Enquire about the property part-exchange option

Please complete the form below with details of your own property that you may wish to part-exchange. Please note that the information in this form will be kept totally confidential and completion of the form is without any obligation on your part.

 
Type of property
Condition of property
Construction
Number of bedrooms
Garage
Garden
Heating
How old is your property?
How long have you had the property?
Is the property
Estimated property value The valuation of your property should be based on a surveyor's valuation. Where you are unable to provide a surveyor's valuation please make a conservative estimate of your property's value based on current market conditions.
Value based on
Lowest price you would accept for part-exchange As property prices continue to fall sellers who seek unrealistic prices for their property run the risk that McEwan Fraser will be unable to help you and as a result your enquiry may not progress past our initial evaluation stage. Sellers who are more realistic in their price expectations and who fully appreciate the current decline in the housing market stand a much greater chance of achieving a quick sale for their property through McEwan Fraser.
Outstanding mortgage We need this information because if your mortgage is greater than the value of your home we are unable to progress your enquiry unless you can provide full details on how you will make up the deficit.
Outstanding loans secured on the property We need this information because if you have a loan secured on your property and if the combined value of your mortgage and loan is greater than the value of your home we will be unable to progress your enquiry unless you can provide full details on how you will make up the deficit.
Are there any statutory notices or second charges on the property?
Reason for selling
Property address
Property locality Please specify the locality of your property, e.g. New Town, Marchmont, Leith, Bearsden.
Post code
How quickly do you need to sell?
Is the property currently on the market?
Are there any special features in your house that you want to bring to our attention?
Is there anything about your house that could affect its value?
Have you made any major alterations to the property?
Would you like to receive a free report on the secrets of how to obtain the best available mortgage rates?
Please detail any queries or questions that you may have on our part-exchange option
Are you interested in any properties on our site at this time?
Where did you hear about McEwan Fraser?
  Note: The Part-Exchange option is operated by McEwan Fraser Investments, which trades independently of McEwan Fraser Legal, and this form will be forwarded to McEwan Fraser Investments.