Melrose & Porteous is a distinguished solicitor and estate agency firm providing comprehensive legal and property services to the Scottish Borders since 1898. Specializing in both legal advisory and real estate transactions, the firm stands out for its deep regional roots and integrated approach to serving clients’ property and legal needs under one roof.
With over a century of experience, the firm combines traditional commitment to client care with modern expertise across agricultural, commercial, residential, and private client matters. They cater to individuals, families, businesses, and agricultural enterprises, offering tailored solutions that address complex legal frameworks and property market dynamics throughout the region.
Services Offered
- Agricultural Legal Services (renewables, refinancing, tenancy agreements, agricultural subsidies, partnership agreements, secured agricultural lending)
- Commercial Conveyancing (leases, disposal or acquisition of property)
- Private Client Services (powers of attorney, guardianship orders, wills, trusts, estate and tax planning)
- Residential Conveyancing (sale, purchase, remortgage, transfer of title, discharge of standard security)
- Estate Agency (market appraisal/valuation, advertising on website and main portals, organizing Home Reports, organizing viewings, negotiating offers)
- Corporate Services (business disposals, business acquisitions, refinancing/lending, succession planning, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements)
- Property Matching Service
- Free Property Appraisal & Valuation
The firm primarily serves the Scottish Borders region, with area guides available for locations such as Chirnside, Coldingham, Coldstream, Duns, Eyemouth, Kelso, and the Western Borders, assisting both newcomers and long-term residents with localized expertise.
