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Selling your home? Find Out What Prospective Buyers Don’t Want to See in Your Bedroom! Posted: 29th August 2018

A bedroom is a place of rest, and so should give off a calm and peaceful atmosphere to those viewing your property. At the very least, it should be clean, fresh-smelling and as clutter free as possible – without a pair of dirty undies in sight! Have a read through our tips below to make […]read more>>

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Protect Your Home When You’re Away Posted: 23rd August 2018

When you go away for a holiday or even a short break for one or two nights, it’s important to protect your home whilst you’re away. Here are some tips to keep your home safe and secure when nobody’s home.read more>>

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Living an environmentally friendly life starts at home! Posted: 3rd August 2018

According to a survey by residential warranty specialist BLP Insurance, 78% of UK homeowners want to live in an environmentally sound building and can be a key driver when choosing a new home.read more>>

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Enjoy a Family Staycation this Summer! Posted: 4th July 2018

Staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t have a summer adventure, especially with the incredible weather we’ve been having here in Glasgow. Although top of most people’s summer holiday wish-list would be a cruise around the Caribbean, Greek Island hopping or Disneyland, not all of us are lucky enough to get away. Staying at home […]read more>>

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Do Smart Tech Features Sell Property? Posted: 8th June 2018

We have seen the rise of technology for the home in recent years with many of our homes features now controlled by virtual assistants, remote controlled via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. So many homeowners, especially those technology inclined might wonder if it is well worth investing in smart features for their homes as a way of […]read more>>

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Property Ownership and the Generation Gap Posted: 8th June 2018

One of the most noticeable lifestyle differences between the generations is undoubtedly financial habits, from the purchase of simple everyday items to home ownership. It gains a lot of media attention and often becomes a central talking point during family dinnertimes. Whilst recent research shows that Millennials (those born between the early 80s and mid-90s) […]read more>>

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Outdoor Trends in 2018 Posted: 22nd May 2018

Sunshine has finally arrived in Scotland, just in time for the ‘summer’, which is handy. In light of this exciting development, we thought it apt to take a look at the latest trends that are sweeping the UK’s gardens and outdoor spaces in 2018. We just never know how long the elusive sun and warm(-ish) […]read more>>

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Should You Buy a Fixer Upper or a Turn Key Property? Posted: 15th May 2018

Are you thinking of moving up the property ladder? The East Renfrewshire property market has been moving fast from the beginning of the year, with many other buyers looking for the right home in the desired school catchment area, so you might be wondering what your strategy should be.read more>>

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Guide to Finding a Trustworthy Tradesperson* Posted: 17th April 2018

Whether it’s improving your home, like completing an extension to your home or installing new windows or fixing something that’s gone wrong, the laws of probability say that at some point as a homeowner you’ll have to find a tradesperson to carry out work in your home.read more>>

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First Time Home Buyers Better Off Than Renters Posted: 21st February 2018

Are you currently renting and wondering if it would be a good idea to buy your first home in East Renfrewshire? Then this is a must-read for you!read more>>