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Is an Open House the Way to Go? Posted: 25th November 2016

This is one of the most common queries we hear from sellers, whether they’re first-timers or seasoned movers. It’s a question that attracts differing opinions because the answer is not black and white – each situation is different. Ultimately, the decision should be based on the seller’s needs within the context of the current market, […]read more>>

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East Renfrewshire Events in November and December Posted: 18th November 2016

We offer you a round up of what is happening in our lovely neck of the woods, as the cold sets in and the nights get darker and we head into the festive season, thanks to What’s On East Renfrewshire.read more>>

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Moving Day Made Easy Posted: 8th November 2016

Moving house is renowned to be one of the most stressful life events but with the right planning and advice it can also become an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of moving into a new space and making it yours.read more>>

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5 Steps on Your Home Buying Journey Posted: 26th October 2016

There is lots of advice out there for first time buyers and getting yourself onto the property ladder. But what if you are a second time, or subsequent buyer, looking for the best ways to manage your finances and establish what type of property investment is best for you and your family next. read more>>

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Home Security Awareness Month Posted: 5th October 2016

October is Security at Home Awareness month and we are hosting a guest blog post from Sainsbury Bank to inform our readers on measures to improve on safety and security in their homes. read more>>

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Buying Luxury Homes in East Renfrewshire – What to Look for Posted: 21st September 2016

There are a few factors that most people prioritise when looking to purchase a home, such as the location, number of bedrooms and available outdoor space. Some viewers may approach a property with a specific checklist, whilst others may base a decision to buy on something as simple as that feeling you get when viewing a property.read more>>

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Refresh Your Living Room in 5 Quick Steps Posted: 14th September 2016

The housing market in East Renfrewshire is becoming continuously more competitive with beautiful homes coming up for sale every day. An easy way to encourage prospective buyers and make sure you achieve the desired price is by refreshing your home décor; we have previously discussed kitchens and bathrooms, today we are looking at quick ways to refresh your […]read more>>

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Bathrooms Sell Homes Posted: 3rd August 2016

When you’re getting ready to put your property on the market, you may think you have to make drastic changes to your property to capture the imagination of potential buyers. read more>>

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Get Your House Ready For A Quick Sale Posted: 30th June 2016

Ready to sell? We at Nicol Estate Agents pride ourselves on taking a personal approach to finding you the perfect home, and finding your home the perfect buyer. And although we have been in a seller's market for quite some time, in a popular area like Newton Mearns sellers can get quite competitive as well. read more>>

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A Guide To Kitchen Trends 2016 Posted: 19th May 2016

This week we are delighted to feature a guest blog post from Gideon Robinson – kitchen and interior designs, an independent local business just like us at Nicol Estate Agents. We asked and Gideon Robinson kindly agreed to share with us some current kitchen design trends he has seen this year. Hope you enjoy this feature and […]read more>>