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Property Connections

Estate Agents · Est. 2008

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West Lothian & Central Scotland

Property Connections is an independent residential estate agency serving West Lothian and communities across Central Scotland.

Founded by Sharon Forrester in 2008, the agency has grown around something deliberately human: people should feel looked after during a move, not processed through one.

It is reflected in the way the team works. Questions are answered when clients are worried, communication does not simply stop at five o’clock, and the team adapts its support around the person and circumstances behind each move.

That warmth is combined with modern property marketing, detailed local knowledge and a team whose experience extends beyond estate agency into some of the world’s most demanding customer-service environments.

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The Founding Story

“Home is where you feel safe, cared for and respected. That is exactly how I want people to feel when they deal with Property Connections.”

SHARON FORRESTER - FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Before property, Sharon Forrester ran a hair and beauty business employing 23 people.

A move into estate agency followed, but after working for a national agency for around a year, Sharon realised that the way she believed people should be treated was very different from the experience she was seeing.

So in 2008, she founded Property Connections.

The ambition was not simply to open another estate agency. It was to create the kind of business Sharon believed she would want to deal with herself: knowledgeable and professional, but also warm, approachable and genuinely interested in the person behind the property.

Property Connections originally began with a business partner. When that partner retired, Sharon took full control of the company in 2023 and began implementing changes she had wanted to make for several years.

Technology, professional property marketing and changing buyer behaviour became an increasingly important part of the business, while the central idea remained the same: people first.

The Owner & The Agency

Property Connections is led by founder and director Sharon Forrester, alongside Kevin Slattery, Director of Operations, and Karen Cameron, Office Manager.

Sharon brings around two decades of property experience and a constant willingness to evolve the business as technology, marketing and the way people move home changes.

Kevin brings a different perspective from aftersales within elite automotive brands including Ferrari and Maserati, where the expectation around service, detail and looking after the customer is exceptionally high.

Karen brings a lifetime of customer service and the warmth and positivity that Sharon believes should be felt from the moment somebody contacts the office.

Together, they have created a small team that gets deeply involved in each client’s move rather than operating as a high-volume sales machine.

Where We Work

Areas We Cover

Property Connections covers West Lothian and Central Scotland, including the postcode districts EH47, EH48, EH49, EH52, EH53, EH54, EH55, FK10, FK11, FK12, FK13 and FK14. Based in West Lothian EH48 4PN, the team supports buyers and sellers with clear advice, local knowledge and a relationship-led service.

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West Lothian

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Central Scotland

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Behind the Scenes with Sharon Forrester

In this episode of the Leading Estate Agents of the World Podcast, Sharon Forrester discusses the journey from running a completely different business to founding Property Connections and spending almost two decades helping people move across West Lothian and Central Scotland.

Sharon explores the variety of the local market, from first-time buyers and young families to homeowners leaving larger four and five-bedroom properties in search of something smaller and easier to manage.

The conversation also looks at the Scottish buying and selling process, including Home Reports, offers over Home Report value and an important misunderstanding for some buyers: any amount offered above the Home Report valuation generally needs to be funded separately rather than simply added to the mortgage.

Sharon also discusses how property presentation has changed. Professional photography, video, coming-soon marketing and Matterport virtual tours now form part of a much more sophisticated launch, while seemingly small details in preparing a home can influence its first impression.

But the strongest theme is the experience itself. Sharon explains that Property Connections wants clients to experience the same feeling associated with home: to feel safe, cared for and respected.

The episode provides an introduction to Sharon, the West Lothian property market and why the word “Connections” remains so important to the way the agency works.

Who we are

Mission & Values

Property Connections wants to make moving home feel calmer. That does not mean pretending property transactions are never stressful. It means making sure clients have people around them who answer the phone, explain what is happening and help solve problems before the uncertainty becomes overwhelming. The agency sums that approach up as: guiding every move with calm, clarity and care.

Feel Like Home

For Sharon, “home” is more than the property being sold. It is the feeling of being somewhere you are safe, cared for and respected. Property Connections wants clients to experience that same sense of reassurance from their first conversation with the team through to completion.

Nothing Is Too Much Trouble

If somebody is worried about their move, Property Connections does not want them sitting with that worry simply because the office is technically closed. The team is known for answering calls, messages and emails outside conventional hours when clients need reassurance or help.

Keep Evolving

Property Connections has changed significantly since 2008. Professional photography, video, coming-soon campaigns, Matterport technology and digital communication now sit alongside Sharon’s years of local market experience. The principle is not to use technology for the sake of it, but to continually improve how clients’ homes are presented and how people experience their move.

Make the Connection

The company name describes the job. Property Connections believes successful estate agency is about connecting seller to buyer, client to solicitor, people to services and everyone involved in the move to the information they need. The agent should remain part of that connection until the move is complete.

OUR STATS

Property Connections believes real recognition comes from the people they help, not from trophies or titles.

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Average sale price as % of original marketing price

Days to sale agreed

Average days from listing to sale agreed across all properties

Success of selling

Recognition reflecting Property Connections dedication to innovation, presentation and client service.

Experience in sales

Total Industry Team Experience

who we work with

Clients We Work With

First-Time Buyers

Buying a first home in Scotland brings unfamiliar terminology, Home Reports, offers and financial considerations. Property Connections helps buyers understand what is happening rather than expecting them to already know.

Young Families

From a first home to the next family move, Property Connections supports people balancing what they need from their next property with the sale of the home they already own.

Homeowners Moving Up

For clients who need their existing sale to make the next move possible, communication between the seller, buyer, solicitor and wider chain becomes particularly important.

Downsizers

Moving from a four or five-bedroom family home into something smaller can mean sorting through decades of possessions and memories as well as selling a property. The team adapts its support accordingly.

Investors

Property Connections works with investors buying and selling residential property across its local markets, providing local insight alongside the transaction itself.

Clients Going Through Major Life Changes

Bereavement, separation and other major changes can make a property sale significantly more emotional. Property Connections places particular importance on adapting its approach to the person and circumstances rather than treating every instruction identically.

Memberships & Accreditations

Professional Credentials

PRS

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Leading Estate Agents of the World

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Meet the People

Property Connections is led by people who combine experience, professionalism and genuine care. The team is focused on clear advice, modern thinking and meaningful long-term client connections.

From leadership to operations and client support, each person plays a role in making the property journey feel polished, personal and reassuring.

Sharon Forrester

Founder & Director

Sharon founded Property Connections in 2008. She brings around 20 years in property and is passionate about better service, technology and raising agency standards.

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Kevin Slattery

Director of Operations

Kevin brings an award-winning service background from Ferrari and Maserati aftersales, combining operational detail with a strongly people-first approach.

Contact Kevin

Karen Cameron

Office Manager

Karen brings a lifetime of customer service and infectious positivity, helping create the warm, welcoming experience at the heart of Property Connections.

Contact Karen

Google Reviews

Would highly recommend Property Connections if you are buying or selling your home. Kevin and the team have been fantastic, keeping me in the loop about what’s going on, sharing helpful tips and generally just friendly and easy to work with.

caroline dakers

Really great experience selling our house with Property Connections. Everything was handled efficiently and we were kept updated throughout the entire process. Chris was especially helpful — always on hand to answer questions, provide reassurance, and go above and beyond whenever needed, which made the whole experience far less stressful. Friendly, professional, and extremely efficient from start to finish. I’d definitely recommend Property Connections to anyone selling a property.

Liam Murray

Great service from Kevin and the Team. Communication was brilliant and was honest and reliable. Would use again if ever needed! Thank you

Jaclyn Reid

Couldn’t recommend Kevin at Property Connections more highly! He had our home on the market within a week, and it sold in just 4 days. The whole process was incredibly smooth, simple, and stress-free from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Eilidh Brown

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A First-Class Team We cannot recommend Property Connections in Bathgate highly enough. From start to finish, the service was slick, smooth, and very professional. Kevin Slattery was our estate agent and he is truly in a league of his own. Throughout the entire process, he remained incredibly efficient and maintained a calm, professional manner that instantly put us at ease from day one. His knowledge of the current property market and sales is second to none, he really knows his stuff. The social media coverage and the house video were brilliant and presented our home in the best possible light. Also a huge thank you also to the rest of the office team who kept us updated every step of the way, we never had to chase anyone for information. Selling a home is stressful, but Kevin’s sense of humour was much appreciated when things got tense. It made a world of difference! If you are looking for a brilliant team that delivers results with a personal touch, look no further. Thank You! Lesley & Kirsty Gracie

Lesley Gracie

Really great experience selling our house with Property Connections. Everything was handled efficiently and they kept us updated the whole way through the process. They were always on hand to respond to any questions and really went out of their way to support us and go above and beyond on multiple occasions. Friendly, professional and very efficient – I’d definitely recommend them to anyone selling a property.

Andrea Malavisi

Kevin and the staff at Property Connects gave great service. I would definitely recommend them.

Caroline Stewart

We have recently had an offer accepted for a house listed by property connections. We dealt with Kevin and from the very first email we were taking care of. Regular communication warm and friendly. Kevin was knowledgeable and also very understanding when it came to mine and my partners questions as first time buyers. There was no secrets no drama and no stress. From the first viewing to the offer being accepted Kevin was available for anything we might need. I don’t think I’ll ever had a more stress free process again and that’s down to Kevin. A real asset to the business.

Aaron Hannah

Pc and Kevin were amazing throughout the process of selling our home, very friendly, professional and just down to earth people. Everything was simple and easily navigated. Would highly recommend. Thanks again everyone at pc.

conor barton

The staff were extremely quick to respond to communications and kept me up to date on everything during the moving process, even offering their own local experience in the area and advice on different services available without any bias! Big shout to Chris and Linda who were both incredibly helpful the entire time.

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