The newly renovated site, located on the town’s high street, is the second expansion this year for the firm following the opening of its Dunfermline office in March.

The move will see local property expert Neil Reid join the company as a consultant valuer, and will allow the team to continue to build momentum across Midlothian, Edinburgh, Fife and beyond.

Scott Whyte, managing director at Watermans, said: “Opening our fifth Watermans office in Bonnyrigg is part of our long-term plans for the business and allows us to provide a base closer to home for both current and future clients in Midlothian.

“Our team will be on hand to provide that straightforward legal advice and expertise that has earned us our positive reputation and impressive client reviews, which rank among the highest of any solicitor estate agent in Scotland.

“The move will also see us add Neil Reid to our estate agency team, and his reputation and vast knowledge of the local property market will be yet another reason for anyone looking to buy or sell in the area to choose Watermans as their 
trusted estate agent and legal adviser.

“Additionally, the new office will also allow some of our team to be based closer to home. Providing that adjustment to the work-life balance has been something we are keen to deliver for our hard-working team.”

Mr Reid added: “Having lived in Bonnyrigg for over three decades and operated in the property sector here for the last 15 years, I am delighted to be able to join Watermans in delivering our shared goal of providing straightforward legal advice and estate agency to the local area.”