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Buying a property without viewing it carries a huge risk

Buyers snapping up new properties without viewing them are being warned they could be left thousands of pounds out of pocket or even saddled with a property they won’t be able to sell on.

How first-time buyers can join the property ladder and avoid the snakes in today's market

The current property boom in Edinburgh and across much of Scotland may be good news for some, but for much of the population it is a reminder of how unequal home ownership has become.