Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Solicitors & Estate Agents in the Scottish Borders
Established in 1998, Hastings Legal has built a reputation as a trusted provider of integrated legal and property services across the Scottish Borders. Our dual expertise as both solicitors and estate agents enables seamless collaboration between departments, ensuring clients benefit from streamlined processes for property transactions, conveyancing, and legal matters. With offices in Kelso, Selkirk, Duns, Jedburgh, Coldstream, and Eyemouth, our locally rooted team combines deep market knowledge with a commitment to personal service.We specialise in later years planning, including Wills and Powers of Attorney, while our property division offers comprehensive sales, lettings, and rental management solutions. Our 'No Key - No Fee' policy demonstrates our confidence in delivering successful outcomes, and our weekend and evening availability ensures accessibility for all clients. Recognised for innovative marketing strategies and a client-centric approach, we consistently achieve results that exceed expectations.
Services
Conveyancing
Property Sales
Lettings
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Estate Agency
Rental Management
Later Years Planning
Title Issue Resolution
Executor Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Integrated legal and property services streamline transactions
- Local expertise across Scottish Borders since 1998
- No Key No Fee policy protects clients financially
- 24/7 property viewing and feedback availability
- Award-winning marketing strategies achieve premium prices
What people say
Professional and efficient
Excellent communication
Stress-free process
Knowledgeable staff
Prompt service
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service specialises in residential and commercial property transactions across the Scottish Borders. With dedicated solicitors in multiple locations, we handle title checks, contracts, and completions efficiently. Clients benefit from our integrated approach combining legal expertise with property market knowledge.
Property Sales
As leading estate agents in the Borders, we offer professional photography, virtual tours, and multi-platform marketing. Our 'No Key No Fee' policy protects sellers while our local expertise ensures competitive pricing strategies and swift transactions for homes across the region.
Lettings
Borders Country Lets provides tenant finding and property management services across the Scottish Borders. We handle viewings, tenancy agreements, and maintenance coordination while ensuring compliance with Scottish rental regulations for both landlords and tenants.
Wills
Our later years specialists create tailored Wills and estate plans with home visit options available. We advise on inheritance tax planning, executors' responsibilities, and regular Will reviews to ensure documents reflect current circumstances and legal requirements.
Powers of Attorney
We draft comprehensive Powers of Attorney documents covering property, financial, and healthcare decisions. Our solicitors explain legal implications clearly and register documents with the Office of the Public Guardian for validity and future accessibility.
People
Ron Hastings
Founder
Established the firm in 1998 after 20 years' experience with other Borders practices. Pioneered integrated legal and property services model that remains central to the company's success.
Tim Taylor
Solicitor Director
Coldstream local with extensive conveyancing expertise. Joined as Director Solicitor in 2019 following Doughtys WS amalgamation. Specialises in complex property transactions and Borders market dynamics.
Donna Yeaman
Property Specialist
Award-winning estate agent known for exceptional client communication. Handles premium property sales with drone footage marketing. Recognised for achieving above-home-report values for sellers.
Abby Syme
Conveyancing Solicitor
Specialises in historic property transactions with attention to detail. Praised for resolving title issues dating back centuries while maintaining clear communication throughout complex purchase processes.
Suzanne Burn
Legal Team Lead
Manages executry cases and later years services. Combines legal expertise with compassionate approach for clients dealing with inheritance matters and estate administration across the Scottish Borders.
Questions
What areas do Hastings Legal cover for property services?
We operate across the Scottish Borders including Kelso, Selkirk, Duns, Jedburgh, Coldstream, and Eyemouth with local knowledge of market conditions.
How does the 'No Key – No Fee' policy work?
If your property sale doesn't complete, you pay no legal fees. This policy demonstrates our confidence in successfully concluding transactions for our clients.
Can you handle both legal and property aspects of a transaction?
Yes, our integrated service allows seamless handling of both legal and property requirements, providing better coordination and efficiency for clients.
Do you offer home visits for legal services?
Yes, our later years specialists provide home visits for Wills, Powers of Attorney, and executry matters across the Borders region.
How are property valuations conducted?
Qualified local valuers provide free in-person assessments considering current market trends, property condition, and comparable sales in the area.
What marketing methods are used for property sales?
Professional photography, virtual tours, drone footage, and listings on ESPC, Rightmove, and Zoopla ensure maximum exposure for listed properties.
