Where to look

So, you know what you want and how much you can spend on it. Now you need to find some properties!

s1homes.com is the best place to start - we're Scotland's biggest property website. You can search the site for properties in your chosen location, download schedules, view maps and contact the seller. You can also make sure you're the first to know about properties matching your search by signing up for email, RSS or SMS alerts.

We would also recommend that you talk to estate agents in your area and let them know what you are looking for. Search the estate agent directory on s1homes.com to find estate agents or alternatively, you can use the "Contact all Agents" form on the site to send an email to all the estate agents with properties in your area.

The Property Ombudsman has published a guide to important matters to be aware of when dealing with estate agents during your search for a property to buy. You can download this here.