Outer Hebrides property agencies

There are a number of agencies in the Outer Hebrides who market property (houses, business premises and land) for sale.The main five are:

1. Anderson Banks
2. Hebridean Estate Agency
3. Ken MacDonald & Co.
4. Western Isles Property
5. Uist Property

Berneray property currently for sale

Backhill. Two bedroomed detached cottage. Offers over £90,000. Further details in the schedule from the estate agents.

Cnoc an Dudain, 7 Ruisgarry. Two ruined traditional stone "Blackhouse" Cottages. The site extends to approximately 0.395 acres or thereby (0.160 hectares). Offers over £30,000. Further details in the schedule from the estate agents.

Expressions of interest are invited for 2, 3 and 4 bedroomed houses on the island of Berneray, Western Isles. Generous site areas in secluded location with outstanding panoramic views. Design and finishings, etc to purchaser's specification. All houses are offered freehold and at fixed prices. Expressions of interest can be noted by telephoning Benbecula 01870 602910. MacInnes Bros Ltd, Benbecula.

As standard, you are strongly advised to seek professional advice before embarking on property acquisition. Particularly if you are unfamiliar with the Scottish property system, which differs from that of other countries.

There are also various online services, such as Our Property, where you can obtain information on the amounts paid for properties. However, note that:

1. these services tend to have a delay in reporting such figures, of a few months
2. not every transaction in the Outer Hebrides seems to get listed, or made public
3. local addressing systems, and the lack of additional information, can make it difficult to work out which property is being referred to