In a groundbreaking move, two families in Kinross have bypassed estate agents by swapping their homes.
David and Margaret West wanted to downsize, while John and Kelly Davie needed more space.
David listed his three-bedroom house online for £189,000. When John viewed it, David suggested a home swap.
John’s two-bedroom home was valued at £135,000. The Davies paid the difference, just under £55,000.
Both families saved on fees and enjoyed a flexible move. They swapped homes on October 12, 2017.
This innovative swap highlights a new way of home buying. HouseSimple, the online estate agent, facilitated the process.
Sophie Gosling of HouseSimple praised the families for …
