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Will the Property Market Survive the Interest Rate Rises? Posted: 19th October 2022

Since the mini-budget in September, the financial markets have been in turmoil. First, we saw the value of the pound drop against the dollar to its lowest-ever value, and gilt yields fell to their lowest level. Following the reversal of the budget, things have started to look more promising. In the property market, the level […]read more>>

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Rents Reach Record Highs Posted: 25th July 2022

Could a rental property generate a good return on your investment? The latest figures show that across the rental market, tenants will have spent more than £63 billion in 2022 due to strong rental growth and new tenants joining the market. This means that tenants will have spent 2% more this year compared to 2021. […]read more>>

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One Day Summer Trips from East Renfrewshire Posted: 27th June 2022

With lots to see on our own doorstep, jumping in the car or on the train for a summer day trip is a great way to spend a day either at the weekend or during the school holiday. We’ve rounded up a few top spots to head to easy to explore in a day and […]read more>>

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Did You Extend Your Home During Lockdown? Posted: 21st March 2022

During the pandemic, we saw a ‘working from home’ boom with most office wokers, students and school children working over zoom and online. Remote working became the norm and to facilitiate this, homeowners did one of two things. A large proportion of people sold their property in exchange for a home with more inside and […]read more>>

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Value of Homes Sold Doubled in Q1 Posted: 29th April 2021

According to the latest research from Zoopla, the value of homes sold nearly doubled in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. One in 50 properties was sold between Jan 1st to Jan 15thcompared to one in every 100 homes in the same period in 2020. The value of […]read more>>

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Going Back to School Guide for Busy Families Posted: 1st August 2019

Summer holidays always seem to arrive slowly and then just fly by – or maybe it’s just us? It is almost time for a new school year and if you are anticipating the first morning of going back to the old routine with a bit of dread, we have prepared the perfect timeline that will […]read more>>

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Exercising the Brain Can Help to Keep You Mentally Sharp Posted: 22nd May 2019

Word and number games, such as Sudoku and crossword puzzles, have been found to improve brain function and keep the mind sharp. A new study completed by the University of Exeter and King’s College London, which interviewed over 19,000 participants over the age of 50, found that those who regularly challenge themselves with these types […]read more>>

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Even Second Steppers Need the Bank of Mum and Dad Posted: 13th November 2018

Though it’s common for first-time buyers to have deposit savings topped up by the Bank of Mum and Dad when it comes to buying their first property, you may be surprised to learn that a third of ‘second steppers’ need financial help from parents too. A report from Lloyds Bank found that those moving up the […]read more>>

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Remember, Remember….The Best Places to Watch the Fireworks This Year! Posted: 29th October 2018

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>>

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World Mental Health Day – Supporting Young People Posted: 10th October 2018

Today is World Mental Health Day, created by the World Federation for Mental Health. The aim of the day is to get us all talking about the state of our mental health and this year the focus is on young people and mental health in a changing and often confusing world. Here at Nicol Estate […]read more>>