Selling your home in Livingston Village

What sellers in Livingston Village need to know

Livingston Village is the only part of Livingston where a seller is marketing character rather than specification. Stone cottages, converted properties and the older terraces attract buyers who have specifically ruled out estate housing, and that self-selecting demand is what supports value here.

Because the stock is varied, comparable evidence is thinner than elsewhere in Livingston and the Home Report figure carries more weight in negotiation. Getting the survey right — and dealing with anything that could produce a category 3 before it is inspected — matters more here than on a modern estate.

The village setting, the Almond walkway and the proximity to Howden do a lot of the selling. Photography should show the setting, not just the rooms.

What kind of property sells in Livingston Village?

How should I prepare a Livingston Village home for sale?

• Get the Home Report instructed before you market. In Livingston the majority of buyers are comparing two or three near-identical houses on the same estate, and the one with the survey already done is the one that gets offered on first.
• Sort the driveway, the fencing and the front garden. On estate housing the exterior is the only part a buyer can judge from the street, and it sets the tone before they walk in.
• If the property has been extended or has a converted garage, find the building warrant and completion certificate now rather than after acceptance.
• Photograph the garden aspect honestly and show the parking. Both decide more Livingston viewings than the kitchen does.

About Livingston Village

Livingston Village pre-dates the new town and retains its own conservation character on the River Almond, with the Livingston Village primary and quick access into Howden and Craigshill.

Livingston Village seller questions

Does a village address add value in Livingston?

Buyers who want character will pay for it, but the premium is specific to the property. Because comparable evidence is limited, an in-person appraisal is more reliable here than any published average.

What does Lothian Property actually do for a Livingston Village seller?

We publish the local evidence and, if you ask us to, introduce you to independent Livingston solicitors, surveyors and agents. We are not an estate agency: we do not value, market or sell property, and we disclose where we are paid a referral fee.

Do I need a Home Report to sell in Livingston Village?

Yes. Almost every home marketed for sale in Scotland needs a Home Report before it goes on the market, prepared by a chartered surveyor and covering the single survey, energy report and property questionnaire.