Stewart Watt & Co. is a distinguished Edinburgh-based firm offering integrated legal and estate agency services, combining expertise in property law and private client matters under one roof. Established in 1979, the firm stands out for its dual focus on residential property transactions and personalized estate planning, providing clients with a seamless, end-to-end service experience.
Led by partners Zara Mair and Elaine Del Valle, the firm emphasizes a client-centered approach built on decades of specialized experience. Elaine brings over twenty years of deep knowledge in Edinburgh and Lothians property markets, handling everything from first-time purchases to high-value sales, while Zara specializes in wills, estate administration, and tax planning. The team is known for its practical, friendly, and sensitive support during significant life events.
Services Offered
- Conveyancing
- Estate agent services
- Property valuation
- Buying property (including first-time buyers and property portfolios)
- Selling property
- Mortgage advice (first-time mortgages, re-mortgaging, Help to Buy Scheme, equity release)
- Transferring title
- Discharging mortgages
- Negotiating and preparing private loan agreements
- Sale and purchase of small business premises and ongoing businesses
- Estate planning
- Wills
- Estate administration (executry)
- Tax planning (mitigating Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax)
- Trust creation, management, and termination
- Elder law advice (benefits entitlement, care options, asset protection from nursing home fees)
- Powers of Attorney
- Incapacity advice
- Guardianship and Intervention Orders applications
- Notary public services
Operating from offices in Edinburgh and West Calder, the firm serves clients across Scotland, with particular strength in the Edinburgh and Lothians property market. Both English-speaking partners and staff ensure clear communication and dedicated support throughout all legal and property processes.
