Founded in 1843, Blackwood & Smith have been proudly serving the people of Peebles and the surrounding area for generations. We have a team of five qualified solicitors able to provide a range of legal services including the purchase and sale of residential property, the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial property, preparation of Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney, advice on executries and trusts, employment law, and family law including separation and divorce.
We also have a busy estate agency office from which we sell property throughout Peebles, Innerleithen, West Linton, Cardrona, Eddleston and the surrounding area.There is a lot more to Estate Agency than just taking photographs and placing an online advert. Housing markets are very local and it is essential that you therefore have advice from an expert on the local property market.
We also have a busy estate agency office from which we sell property throughout Peebles, Innerleithen, West Linton, Cardrona, Eddleston and the surrounding area.There is a lot more to Estate Agency than just taking photographs and placing an online advert. Housing markets are very local and it is essential that you therefore have advice from an expert on the local property market.
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Founded in 1843, Blackwood & Smith have been proudly serving the people of Peebles and the surrounding area for generations. We have a dedicated team of around twenty people to assist you with providing our range of Legal and Estate Agency services. Headed by our five solicitors, we also have two estate agents and two qualified Scottish Law Accountants, as well as secretaries, cashiers, receptionists, viewing agents and others.
Set amongst picturesque woodlands and open countryside in the idyllic hamlet of Old Cardrona, this outstanding two-bedroom lower mews conversion promises a sought-after rural lifestyle and a prime location just south of the main village and a mere 10 minutes' drive from Peebles.
Forming part of a traditional, stone-built mews building constructed in the 1890s, this charming and characterful property further boasts two reception rooms, two bathrooms, extensive private parking, and a landscaped garden.In full decorative order, finished in Farrow and Ball paint, the countryside home is also presented in a move-in condition.
Forming part of a traditional, stone-built mews building constructed in the 1890s, this charming and characterful property further boasts two reception rooms, two bathrooms, extensive private parking, and a landscaped garden.In full decorative order, finished in Farrow and Ball paint, the countryside home is also presented in a move-in condition.
Blackwood & Smith have been dealing with property sales and purchases in the Peeblesshire area longer than anyone else. We provide a comprehensive Estate Agency service mixing our traditional approach with modern technology and methods.
We have two experienced estate agents able to offer thorough expert advice on the local property market and, with our five conveyancing solicitors able to assist throughout, we aim to make your move as smooth as possible.All of our properties are marketed on our website which is mobile-friendly in order to take advantage of the fact that most people now browse websites on phones or tablets rather than PCs.
We have two experienced estate agents able to offer thorough expert advice on the local property market and, with our five conveyancing solicitors able to assist throughout, we aim to make your move as smooth as possible.All of our properties are marketed on our website which is mobile-friendly in order to take advantage of the fact that most people now browse websites on phones or tablets rather than PCs.
One of our main areas of work is the purchase and sale of residential property. We deal not only with property in Peeblesshire, the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh but also property anywhere in Scotland. As a country practice we are particularly experienced in dealing with rural properties including large country houses, the conveyancing for which tends to be more complicated than with urban properties.
Our community is at the heart of our firm and has been for over 175 years. It is a fundamental part of our business and all of our partners and the majority of our other staff live within the Peeblesshire area. Indeed, most even grew up here. The majority of our clients live and work in our local area, and, in our view, it is one of the best places to do so.
Reviews (8)
Michael Noon
Sep 27, 2021
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Melissa Valentine
Mar 02, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
As a first time buyer, the whole process at times was daunting when buying a property however Sally reassured me every step of the way and definitely made the process of buying easier. She was very responsive and made sure every step was clear. I would highly recommend the service that Sally and the team at Blackwood & Smith offer.
As a first time buyer, the whole process at times was daunting when buying a property however Sally reassured me every step of the way and definitely made the process of buying easier. She was very responsive and made sure every step was clear. I would highly recommend the service that Sally and the team at Blackwood & Smith offer.
Sophia Bee
Feb 14, 2021
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Avoid avoid avoid.
My family has used this firm for years, as in generations, but personally I wouldn't give them address book space. Lacs in responding to emails and phone calls to say the least. I would definitely recommend going elsewhere. There must be other lawyers in Peebles....or in any other Borders town.
My family has used this firm for years, as in generations, but personally I wouldn't give them address book space. Lacs in responding to emails and phone calls to say the least. I would definitely recommend going elsewhere. There must be other lawyers in Peebles....or in any other Borders town.
Jamie Urey
Oct 24, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Sally Swinney acted on our behalf for our sale and purchase. communication was excellent throughout, she kept us updated every step of the way making what could have been a stressful experience a pleasant one. would highly recommended Blackwood and Smith
Sally Swinney acted on our behalf for our sale and purchase. communication was excellent throughout, she kept us updated every step of the way making what could have been a stressful experience a pleasant one. would highly recommended Blackwood and Smith
Calvin Douglas
Jan 04, 2020
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Christopher Cormack
Dec 30, 2019
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Pablo Douglas
Dec 15, 2019
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Steffi P.
Jul 14, 2019
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I’ve used Blackwood and Smith for many years as our family solicitors, and Sally Swinney in particular. I would and do highly recommend her and her colleagues for straightforward and honest advice, action and guidance. Her ability to maintain focus even when advising on emotive family events has been hugely appreciated and beneficial to me.
