Small House Tour & Our Scotland Home Buying Experience
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- Опубликовано: 22 июн 2024
- Ep: 6 - Subscribers: 5,046
Thanks for joining! Today, we are outlining our house buying process in Scotland and comparing it to what we went through with our first home purchase in California. We’ll be including things such as the infamous blind bid system, offers over, solicitors, and so much more! We’ll also be giving a very “rough” house tour and sharing some of our BIG plans for this small family home (956sqft). Keep in mind the average family home size in the U.S. is ~2,000sqft. Get ready for plenty of future DIYs as we’ll be finding creative ways to increase our storage and to make our home function for us! We hope you enjoy this slightly slower pace video. If you’re interested in our moving to Scotland journey, please check out our previous 5 videos. We’re loving our new life so far and can’t wait to share an up to date house tour once we get settled! Thank you for all the support.
1:55 Home buying websites
3:56 "The House"
5:21 In-person viewings
6:16 Real estate agent vs. Solicitor
9:30 LBTT
10:38 Offer over/asking price
12:01 More real estate agent info
12:39 Blind bids
14:18 No chain
15:40 Mineral clause
18:15 Seeing our house 1st time
19:53 Initial pre-reno house tour
25:49 Updated home tour
I was always amazed at the size of everything when i moved to Canada from the UK 30 years ago. Houses/Kitchens and such were just monstrous in size. Life in North America is not that great to be honest, even though I have been very successful in life living in Canada. I just miss the closeness of small town UK, where you know everyone and see everyone at the local pub. Walking in the countryside with the dog, quick trips to the beach and such. Canada is such a vast place, with nothing to do. I am in Houston for work for 3 weeks and it is boring as heck. Hoping one day to move back to a more simple life of walking to the pub for lunch and rolling my groceries back home in my shopping trolley!!!! Enjoy yourselves over there, looks like a wonderful house and place to live a quiet life with less stress.
Thank you so much! It has been a change of pace, and we are forever thankful for that! I hope you make it back home one day if that’s what you still hope for. Wishing you well ❤
I lived in Chicoutimi Quebec for 32 years, my husband and I moved back to Ireland 3 and a half years ago. The best thing we ever did. There is no comparison to the quality of life over here.
Feel the same...
Eventually..
My maternal Scots grandparents live in Canada 3rd generation. The country is enormous. People actually travel the equivalent of London to Birmingham everyday to go work. It’s normal for them. The houses are very big also, usually made from wood and stone. In the suburbs, front and back gardens are large.
I also have relatives in Australia and New Zealand, so I visit there also. The commonwealth is one big family. Australia is very hot in summer . Canada is very cold in winter both have a British temperament and lifestyle .
I appreciate your comments re Scotland, my wife’s Mom is from there and we love it there! Canada is a huge country and while you have not named where you live in Canada, the idea of boring is of course subjective. We live on the East Coast and have ready access to our Downtown (very walkable) with all kinds of restaurants and pubs to visit, theatre and other cultural activities. We have five universities in the local area so the community is quite diverse and better for it. Recreation means swimming / Paddle Boarding / Kayaking any time we want and literally 10minutes from the house. Of course, spending time on the water (Sailing / Motor Boats) are crazy popular as well. Gravel Riding / MTB re cycling is quite popular and multiple routes are readily available. I also ride Off Road Moto re Hare-scrambles / Enduro so if that is your cup of tea, there is a wonderful community here to pursue that realm of sport. Of course camping and hiking are readily available and quite popular as well. Winter means skating on the lakes and ponds and Alpine Skiing as well. The great outdoors may not be your cup of tea but give yourself another chance and get out there and live.
I just returned from a Scotland vacation, from Glasgow to Aberdeen to Edinburgh and fell in love with the rural countryside and small towns. Best wishes in your new home.
Thank you so much! Cant believe we get to call this home forever ❤️
Respect for keeping the kids and their spaces private.😊
I love to hear your Scottish accent is coming back so quickly Zach. I Hope you both have a wonderful time settling in to your new home in Scotland with your family.
Thank you! Yes, it comes back more one day at a time 🤣
You will be cosy in the dark days of winter. Welcome from Fife.
Thank you for the warm welcome ❤️
Welcome to Scotland - I hope you stay.
Thank you so much! We have no plans to move ❤️
You are a lovely couple - I do hope you will be happy here - Scotland is beautiful and we do need folks like you X
What kind words. Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
Your home looks like it will be a cozy, and warm space to raise your family! I love the sage green you have chosen for the wainscoting and wood trim, stair railings, etc...! The chevron terracotta tile is very pretty too! Every home with more than one person really needs a second toilet, and you will never regret making that decision. Congratulations on your new home!
Thank you! It’s been such a treat getting to pick out finishes that might be too bold for the majority knowing we will likely live here for a good chunk of our lives. Wishing you well! Thank you for tuning in!
That's scary, buying a house without actually seeing it but it paid off. The house is lovely and what you have done so is great. Deffo going to be a cosy home for your family.cant wait to see the next video.
Thank you so much! Not paid off yet, but it feels freeing compared to our previous mortgage and actually attainable :) Thank you for watching ❤️
Well it's certainly going to be cosy in a small house BUT nothing beats having your own space & a roof over your head. Best wishes from Nottingham 😊
Agreed! As long as our kids are happy, we know all is well. Thank you for watching ❤️
Found you this evening on RUclips and you have distracted me from watching the Italy vs Croatia football on the BBC because these videos are brilliant, such a fun, happy and smiley couple, I have subscribed and am looking forward to seeing so much more of your life journey. Hope that you travel around the UK when time allows and you get to Wales at some point so you can share as much of our 4 countries in Great Britain with all your viewers around the world. Good luck and thank you for making this journey shareable. 😊😊
Wow, that’s a huge compliment!! Thanks so much for joining and for taking the time to comment. Happy to have you along for the ride ❤️
Love the renovations you’ve done, looks amazing. So glad to have found your channel
Thank you so much! It’s been a labour of love, but we’re thrilled with how it’s turning out. Thanks for joining!
I think that colour looks pink because of the reflection from the kitchen. It would be nice and more like the way it looks above the green piece of furniture.
That’s a good point. It didn’t even cross our minds! I have to say that with the red gone, there is no pink :)
This cottage is adorable. I really love the cook stove & kitchen space. How exciting 😬
Thank you! It’s coming together slowly but surely!
A very warm welcome to Scotland! Great choice! Your home is beautiful.
Thank you!!
Loving your videos , please keep us updated when you have time , thank-you for sharing with us , wishing you all the best best in your new home and life in Bonnie Scotland 🏴, take care x
Thank you ❤️ Yes, we’ll definitely provide an update once moved in and settled.
Glad your channel came up as a recommendation. Your engagement with each other is great to watch. Look forward to seeing future chapter's in your Family journey.
Thank you for joining and for taking the time to comment! It’s been such a fun journey to date, and we can’t wait to settle in ❤️
Loving the content guys ! We are 1 month away from packing up our home in Hampshire down in England and moving to St Andrews . Much like you we just feel that Scotland offers one of the few peaceful and most beautiful places on earth to raise a young family . The nature , natural beauty and the people make Scotland so unique . Only 33 days to go 🏴
I used to go to St Andrews for holidays. Loved it. If you like golf it's the best!
The countdown is on!! Congrats with your big move. I hope it all goes smoothly for you ❤️ Thank you for tuning in and for the comment!
@@Haufpunk can’t wait , will be dusting off the clubs for sure 👍🏻
@@SimpleScottishLiving it’s a pleasure , can’t wait to see what this adventure brings . Good luck 🏴❤️🏴
@@saul9357 Nice. 👌
Your home is so beautiful! So cosy and relaxing!
Thank you!! ❤️
Living in Liverpool, it's not to far to drive, seeing as my son got himself posted to RAF Lossiemouth it's a real treat driving through Scotland, it truly is an amazing place, might take the plunge ourselves as not too far from retirement, enjoy your lovely new home.
Thank you so much! Loving it so far ❤️ Scotland would be a wonderful place to retire.
What a wonderful place! I wish you & your family much happiness there!
Thank you so much! 😊
Love your new home in Scotland! Can’t wait to see what you do with it all!
Thank you!! We just finished the main bathroom painting today 😅 The finish line is in sight!
I just found your channel tonight. I’m so happy with your adorable. I wish I could move to UK that was always my dream.😮
Really enjoying these vlogs! Your new house is gorgeous. And the renovations so far perfectly fit the cottage style ambiance you want to create. So happy for you all. And big props to Mum and Dad for all their help in researching and maintaining the house once you’d purchased. That must have been the most enormous help 😊
The in-laws are absolutely wonderful people, and we owe them so much. We are so glad to be able to raise the kids near them ❤️
Lovely cottage a very liveable space. You nailed the colour scheme. A very enjoyable video.
Thank for taking the time to say this! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the process.
Aww Annie, the way you laugh 😍 God bless you all 💖
Thank you ❤️😊
We loved looking at your new home. Living there will be fun. So glad you are sharing your experiences.
Thank you!
My partner and I also moved to Scotland a few months ago from near London. 0 regrets so far and we also bought with only a remote viewing.
One thing we noticed when viewing all the houses for sale on Rightmove is just how well decorated Scottish homes are. Most are modern and done up l, but even the old fashioned interiors like the one you moved into doesn't look "old". Just cozy.
Hope the midges don't get you too bad.
@@DanKaz92 So glad your move went well following the remote viewing. It was worth it for us as well! That’s an interesting point you bring up about the Scottish houses and modern decor. We noticed that too.
What part of Scotland are you in now? And what was the driving force for your move?
Wishing you well ❤️ Thanks for watching!
@@SimpleScottishLiving we're in a small town just on the Southern Outskirts of Glasgow. So very close to Countryside one way, and very close to being in the City centre the other.
My partner and I both work from home so we were able to move anywhere in the country. My Brother has lived up here for a while now so I've been able to visit a few times and see how lovely it is.
Ultimately the house prices are amazing, the people are lovely, the scenery is magical, and there are so many trees. Not to mention 0 limescale in the water 👌
Best of luck continuing to settle in :)
@@DanKaz92 Makes perfect sense! So many positives here in Scotland, so we get the appeal. Thank you for the warm welcome. We’ll do an updated home tour once we’re fully settled in.
Congratulations! I sure miss seeing you all the time at BBC but I am so happy seeing you and your journey! Thanks for bringing me along with you ❤
Awe, thank you!! BBC was the best! Hope all is well with you and the fam ❤️
Looks amazing! I live in Portugal but I am half english so I've been in the UK many times and it´s amazing to experience your journey in Scotland. I'm 22 and hopefully someday I can move to the UK! Lots of Love!
Thank you! We hope you are able to live out your dream as well. Wishing you well!
Zach - your accent is coming back! 😀
Slowly but surely!!
Looks great....You both look so happy...Welcome to Scotland !
Thank you! We’re truly enjoying it and so happy to get to raise our children here ❤️
Congratulations 🎉 wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous life in your beautiful new home 🏡 im sure you'll be settled in no time. Loving the colour scheme and those light's are gorgeous ❤
Thank you for the well wishes and compliments! You’re welcome back anytime 😉❤️
Omg I love the panelling and colours in the hall😍😍 stunning 🤍
Thank you!! We tried so many different choices 😅
The colors are terrific! Looks great.
Thank you ❤️
Kitchen backsplash - paint it to match the green trim in hallway. And paint the inside of the open kitchen cabinets that color.
Ooh we might try that!
Love your new home, Annie! This is such a fun and exciting adventure. Thanks for letting us follow along! ;)
Thank you!!! It’s been so fun getting to decorate knowing we’ll be in this same house for a long, long time. Hope y’all are staying well ❤️
Ive only just found your channel, 2nd video ive watched, and realised Zach was born in Scotland. You can already hear his accent jumping back and forth 😀
It’s slowly finding its way back! Thanks for watching ❤️
Working hard to not though 😂 LoL
What a terrific vlog, you are both doing a great job. Well done, keep it going. Awesome!!!
Thank you for tuning in! We’re enjoying this process and are more than happy to keep sharing ❤️
Welcome to the UK. I hope it isn't too stressful familiarising yourself with all our idiosyncrasies, peculiarities and general downsizing and slower pace of life.
Only slightly stressful but so worth it! We couldn’t be happier with this change of pace ❤️
How fun to watch the progress...
It's great that you have someplace to relax away from renovations.
Well it all looks lovely and cosy and I'm sure you will all be happy in Scotland. Xxx
Thank you! 😊 We can’t wait to get settled in.
I love your optimism with everything, it's so refreshing ❤ I enjoy looking at properties online, and I love watching the American TV show My lottery dream home...one day ❤
Great show! Glad you’re enjoying. Sometimes, with our previous jobs, we saw a lot of sadness and unfortunate things, so we try to keep our perspectives with just how much we have in our lives. There’s so much to be grateful for, so we try to stay positive. Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
Welcome to Scotland! We are in Kinross-shire and know you will love living here. Your new home looks great and you will have so much fun making it your own!
Thank you for the warm welcome!
What a lovely family home, love the colours you have chosen!
Thank you! It was such a different experience getting to choose colours knowing we’d be here for a long time.
Love everything you’ve done, the colours are gorgeous and make for a relaxing space. Well done!!! (the plaid wallpaper and yellow stairs were iconic though 💛)
Thank you! We loved the tartan, but it had seen some wear. We hope to bring it back in somewhere down the line ❤️
It's lovely to see your channel growing and these gorgeous videos. You guys are so sweet and I'm haply things are going well 😊
Thank you so much, Hannah! We appreciate the kind words. I sure do miss watching all of your thoughtful videos ❤️ Hope you’re doing well! - Annie
Nothing ruins a charming old cottage like fitness equipment sitting around.
@@user-xi7gz6sz4w Good thing we have plans for that 😉 Thanks for watching - maybe we’ll show you the finished product once it’s done.
You are making your new home so beautiful. Loving the colour choices. X
Thank you so much!
You are making a beautiful home ~ I love the colour of the woodwork x
Thank you so much ❤️
Your house is beautiful and the work you've done to it so far is really lovely. You're also in the same area as me, so welcome!
Thank you! We’re so happy to be here ❤️
Welcome to Scotland I’m sure you will settle in soon, good luck and I hope the kids are happy here also 🏴 great idea with the extra toilet
Thank you!! Thrilled to be here ❤️
But I have to say you guys are really brave to have done this sight unseen!
It was a huge leap of faith, but we knew Zach’s parents would be the best people to steer us in the right direction. All worked out great in the end!
Congratulations on the house! It’s coming along real nice and looking so cute! I love the colors you’ve chosen!
Thank you for taking the time to comment! We are loving making it our own and cannot wait to get all of our belongings in. There’s something so cathartic about seeing our home come together even if it is a lot of work 😅
Wow! You have been so busy! The house really is looking good. So love your colour and design choices and you certainly have an eye for finding some great pieces.
Thank you! We’ve been searching high and low for the right pieces as we know we’ll be here a long time. It has been a busy month, and we’re so looking forward to finally getting settled in.
Nice one wearing sunglasses in cloudy Scottish weather. Clinging onto those Californian vibes by your fingertips. 😆🌧
🤣 It’s been incredible weather since we moved. We’re hoping summer sticks around!
What a sweet and cheery home!
Thank you!
Congratulations. How exciting, getting to renovate how you want. We did that as well. We bought a bungalow in the countryside and built a 2nd loo. The majority of the renovation we did ourselves so saved so much money. 5 years on, we are still doing garden and house lol, thanks to covid. I have a quarter acre garden that needed an over haul. Again, we did it ourselves. I have gone cottage style/ vintage with modern twists. It is a labour of love. You appreciate it more when you do the work. I hope you get in soon and can start enjoying your lovely home 🏡 ❤
Yes, we’ve always done things ourselves for the most part. We used painter this time for the first time, and I do have to say, our backs are thanking us 🤣 That was most a decision to keep us from having to try to paint with a toddler running around us though! We look forward to sharing more. Your house sounds lovely ❤️
Love your house. So nice to see one with character sympathetically renovated. It looks like it is going to be a really comfortable and happy home for you all.
Thank you for the kind words! We’re beyond thrilled to raise our family here. ❤️
@@SimpleScottishLiving I'm really looking forward to following your young lives as the weeks go by. All the very best for the future.
Absolutely stunning job you have done on your new home!
Thank you ❤️ it’s a labor or love, but we couldn’t be more happy seeing our home come together!
Wow, the house looks amazing. 😻
Thank you!😊
Been so looking forward to your video hope you will really be happy with your life in Scotland l am sure you will love it love from bonnie Scotland 🏴 xx
Thank you! We are thrilled so far and have so much to look forward to 😊
Thank you for showing us round your new house. I hope you get used to the smaller size compared to your Californian house. Once it's completed and you move in, it will feel so cozy. Looking forward to your next video. I see your subscriber numbers have increased already. Hope they continue to rise. xx
Thank you so much! Yes, we’re enjoying the cozy feel even though we aren’t moved in just yet. We can picture the final product though and can’t wait for a festive Christmas! We are shocked by the increase in subscribers!
Just wanted to wish yous all the best in your new house , welcome to Scotland ( welcome back to zack lol ) hope yous have many happy years and yer wee hoose is always a happy hoose for yous all X
Thank you ❤️
I like the colour of your woodwork. Nice that you blended it through the house. The sink you had when you first moved in was like the one we had. My wife wanted a Belfast sink which meant a full new kitchen. She hated the small round bowl too, same as you. Since I am a carpenter it wasnt as expensive as it could have been if we paid retail and paid for labour. Your house is really nice. Hope you both like living here in Scotland and its all you hope for you and your family too.
Thank you so much! Yes, the sink is a huge improvement, and we definitely don’t regret that decision. So happy ❤️
The paint looks pink on the water closet door because it is picking up the hue from the kitchen’s red walls. What a lovely home! Congratulations and I look forward to following your journey.
That makes sense now! Thanks for sharing and for watching ❤️
Fabulous house and wishing you all the best in making it your home!
Thank you ❤️
Ive lived in cumbria for about 16years now, it would be my dream to live in the absolute middle of nowhere on my own somewhere in scotland ❤
That does sound like a dream! Thank you for joining!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
The mint color is so pretty!
Thank you! I was sooo nervous about going bold, but we’re happy with it now :) It was Farrow & Ball’s green smoke.
Wishing you every happiness in your new home. It’s going to be lovely!
Thank you! ❤️
Gorgeous home. I hope you will be very happy there.
Thank you! 😊
The main big difference with England and Wales is offers aren’t legally binding until contracts are exchanged which usually happens months after the viewings, offers, surveys, utility searches, legal bits etc, This means sellers can cancel a sale for any reason up to exchange (so months the after the initial offer), including accepting a higher offer or just deciding not to move, and you loose everything if you are the buyer. It’s very stressful and silly. The Scottish and US process is much better!
Wow, I can only imagine going through the whole process only to lose it right before exchange. That is stressful!
I've got bad news for you- the Scottish system is now like the English one. 40% of all sales fall through.
Our buyers were due to move in when 2 days before their buyers pulled out.
Its disgusting its allowed to happen but contracts are not legally binding until everything is signed on the day of completion😢
@@gillianm9367 🫣We hadn’t heard this about Scotland. What a nightmare.
Backing out occurs in the US also.
Beautiful house, hope that your dreams come true in your new home.
What a kind comment. Thank you ❤️ We appreciate it and thank you being a part of this community!
The plaster wall in the half bath is perfection the way it is. It’s stunning. I would seal it and leave. It looks so beautiful with those tiles.
Too late now! It did have a cool effect, but we have big plans for the space. Might take awhile, but we’ll be doing an updated home tour fully decorated down the line.
Lovely house and a really nice job with the makeover!
Thank you ❤
That house is great! Excited to see what all you do with it!
Thanks, Willie! I’ll send more videos 😉
I love the beautiful colour of the hall. ❤️ when we moved into our house almost 20 years ago (boy it doesn’t seem that long!) the old kitchen had a corner sink, honestly I have seen bigger sinks in a caravan plus the old one was on a corner. But we redid the kitchen, no draining board so it gives us more work top space. Your house is lovely.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, it’s been so fun (slightly stressful) to get to choose all of our finishes knowing that this might be our last move. In our last home, we always knew we’d be moving eventually, so we had to choose items that wouldn’t put off potential buyers. We hope to stay here many years to come ❤️
OMG you two are adorbs.
Awe, thanks!
Beautiful home! I love the fireplace and stairs. The kitchen is great and an awesome stove.
Thank you! We’re thrilled to see it all coming together ❤️
I’m in The Cotswolds and it’s so lovely to see some Scottish countryside 😃….your new home looks lovely! Love the colours you went for too. I can just see a Christmas tree in your cosy sitting room and perhaps some snow outside. Very nice 👌🏻💚🧡
Yes!! That is what I saw when I walked in as well - a cozy fire, tree, and hopefully, a cute little pup curled up as well ❤️ Thanks for joining’
It’s going to look amazing 👍🥰
Thank you!!
Great videos guys, welcome back and welcome to Scotland! I just noticed while watching this video the giant hogweed behind you guys, its probably worth while doing some research on these and why they are so dangerous for either you or the kids incase you touch one by accident and what to do. All the best in your journey and welcome home to you all.
Wow, we had no idea. Thank you for the heads-up!!
Your home is beautiful! 🥰💚
Thank you!
oh my goodness what a journey you are having achieving so much in such a short amount of time good luck.
A little each day!!
Looks nice. Good luck!
Thank you!!
A lovely area you’ve moved to! I know it well, it’s a really nice place, very good community!
So happy to be here! ❤️
Love the house..well done guys ❤
Thank you ❤️
Liking kitchen units colours ..nice green doors and window and stairs
Thank you!
I just found your channel and thoroughly enjoyed this video! I have been to Scotland once and enjoyed that beautiful country. Thanks for bringing “us” along this journey!
Thanks for joining!
Tongue and groove paneling, but I prefer the American vernacular (like you said) of "beaded board".
You have lovely home. You've worked hard on it.
I hope you will all be happy in your new domain.
Thank you for the kind words ❤️
Lovely 😊
Thank you so much 🙂❤️
It looks good and you haven't finished yet, so I am looking forward to seeing the results
Thank you! We’re getting closer, and our belongings arrive from the U.S. this week, so we can’t wait to find a place for everything and to finally get to decorate ❤️
Himguys! I just found you and subscribed! Your house is as cute as can be, and I just love it! I’m like you, Annie. I look at homes all over the UK, but love Scotland and Wales best. I lived in California but now live in Maine. I really like your personalities and watching your video. Anxious to see all you do to it. All the best!😊
Thanks so much! House hunting is the best. To be honest, I still look for fun 🤣 What part of Maine? We’ll be headed there next summer. Wishing you well!
@@SimpleScottishLiving i live in a tiny town called Benton, in Kennebec County, away from the maddening crowd! Lol! Summers in Maine are filled to capacity with tourists from everywhere! They congregate in the southern portion in and around the Portland area, and southern beaches. But, as nice as that is, there’s so much more to Maine. It’s actually very European in feel. Thats what I love about it. Where in Scotland did you find your home? And if I dare ask, was it really expensive? They have just announced that the nationwide price here is now $451,000! Yikes! My poor grandson can’t buy a house and he’s an electrician!
We live just south of Edinburgh. Our house was definitely far below that number thank goodness. I don’t know how people can afford to get on the property ladder anymore! We were priced out of the market for a long while as well but finally got our foot in the door at the start of COVID through sheer luck and our wonderful real estate agent.
Welcome from the west coast of Scotland. I live right by the sea. Lots of dolphin, porpoise, seals, otters, crane, swans and so much more. I have the sea to the front and mountains to the back. ❤
Wow, that sounds absolutely delightful! Thank you for sharing and for joining. Wish I could see photos!
@@SimpleScottishLiving If RUclips allowed posting I'd post some.
Loved the green paint on the panelling! I find buying houses in Scotland alot easier than England! No gazumping
We’ve heard about gazumping! Cant believe that’s ever allowed. Can only imagine how we’d felt if that had happened 🫣
I love your new house,yes the bathroom needs work but it's great 😃
Thank you! We’re getting there one room at a time, but now we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for watching!
I like the green paint
Thank you! Took a long time to pick out 😅
Loving your channel welcome to the Uk ❤
Thank you!! 😊