Unlike reading, writing, arithmetic (and now coding!), children don’t tend to study money management in the classroom, leaving this important life skill to be taught by the parents, care givers or simply through life experience. Getting your child into good habits of controlling and managing their money can really set them up for life. As […]read more>>
The weather may be cold, wet and windy at the moment but February is actually a really good time to start planning and prepping in the garden for spring and summer. Wildlife will start to make more of an appearance in your garden and the days are longer – and with February being such a […]read more>>
Selling a house can be a stressful experience, not to mention costly. In the past, people had to rely on their local high street agents to manage the process, but in recent years technology has made it possible to engage an online-only agent. The popularity of this way of selling a home has been on […]read more>>
Proving your earnings to lenders when you are self-employed in order to obtain a mortgage can be a slightly more daunting task than applying for a mortgage as an employee, but with planning, organisation and help from the experts you can secure deals and repayment rates as competitive as those your employed friends and family […]read more>>
With the new year comes New Year’s Resolutions and life changes. After all, it’s not only your house that has to grow when you extend your family. As the tribe grows and you taxi not just your own kids but their friends too, perhaps in 2019 it’s time to consider a bigger family size car. […]read more>>
Christmas is the time of year when children want the very latest toys – which can often be tricky to get hold of if you don’t start your Christmas shopping in October! We’ve had Fingerlings, LOL Dolls, Hatchimals, Lego…but what happens to these toys a year or two down the line? This year why not […]read more>>
Remember remember the 5th of November. Ready to start planning where to see fireworks this year? Make sure your bonfire night goes off with a bang, as we share the best places to watch the fireworks in East Renfrewshire. The 5th November falls on a Monday this year, so you can kick off the fireworks […]read more>>
When it comes to selling your home, it’s important that you maximize the space to increase both the interest in, and value of, your home. Neglecting certain areas such as cupboards, spare rooms, basement or even the attic can be costly.read more>>
Over the last month, we have seen a surge in those buying and selling homes in East Renfrewshire.read more>>
Lots of people dream of eventually settling down in the countryside. The clean air, space and scenic surroundings are a draw for many, and often you get more property for your money. We are lucky here at Nicol Estate Agents to be able to offer our clients the best of both when it comes to […]read more>>