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Our Property People

Alastair Shepherd Alastair graduated from Aberdeen University in 1980, and joined HBJ Gateley Wareing in 1988. He has been involved in top end property both in Edinburgh and across Scotland ever since. Alastair’s particular specialism is in the rural/agricultural market, but he is equally at home in the "urban" market. He acts for some of the most active property developers in Edinburgh.

Catherine Taylor Catherine Taylor joined HBJ Gateley Wareing in 2005 after the merger with them of her own niche practice of Taylor Kinross. Advising on sales and purchases for the past 30 years, her knowledge of the market place is extensive particularly, but not limited to, the residential market. Catherine is a graduate of Edinburgh University and prior to qualifying she was instrumental in setting up one of Edinburgh's first Property Departments. Catherine has much experience in buying all over Scotland and is able to assist on all aspects of buying and selling property.

Chris Kinross Chris has been involved in residential, commercial and rural property in Scotland for some 30 years, having been a partner in the firm of Taylor Kinross for 8 years before joining HBJ Gateley Wareing. He has dealt with all aspects of acquisition, mortgage and disposal of residential properties and rural estates and the acquisition and packaging of commercial property including commercial leasing, clawback arrangements and options.

Liz Ford Liz is an Edinburgh University graduate who joined the HBJ Gateley Wareing Property Team in March 2006. She is the Sales Administrator in the team, responsible for dealing with property enquiries from both the clients and the general public, carrying out administration to support the systems we have in place for a smooth running property department, and providing a valuable secretarial backup to the property manager and property solicitors.

Ross Mackay Ross is an Honours Graduate from Aberdeen University in 1980 and qualified in 1982. He became a partner in 1986 and joined HBJ Gateley Wareing in 1994 as head Residential Property partner. Presently he holds the position of Chair of the Edinburgh Conveyancers’ Forum and he is also a member of the Law Society of Scotland Conveyancing Committee.