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Why December is a Great Time to Consider Selling Your Home in East Renfrewshire Posted: 20th November 2024

Why December is a Great Time to Consider Selling Your Home in East Renfrewshire As the year draws to a close, many homeowners might assume that December is not an ideal time to sell their homes. However, as experienced Glasgow estate agents, we believe that December offers unique advantages for selling your home, especially in […]read more>>

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Top Reasons to Buy a Home in East Renfrewshire Posted: 30th October 2024

Top Reasons to Buy a Home in East Renfrewshire East Renfrewshire, a picturesque region just outside Glasgow, offers an exceptional quality of life that attracts homebuyers from all walks of life. Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family, or a retiree, East Renfrewshire has something to offer. And as your local independent estate agents […]read more>>

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Living in Newton Mearns: What to Expect as a New Resident Posted: 9th October 2024

Living in Newton Mearns: What to Expect as a New Resident Moving to a new place can be both exciting and a bit daunting. If you’re considering making Newton Mearns your new home, you’re in for a treat! This charming suburb, located just south of Glasgow, offers a fantastic blend of community spirit, modern amenities, […]read more>>

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Summary: The Property Market in Newton Mearns Posted: 4th June 2024

Summary: The Property Market in Newton Mearns Newton Mearns is a sought-after suburban area located in East Renfrewshire, which has become a hotspot in the property market in recent years. Known for its excellent schools, green spaces, and quality of life, the area attracts families, professionals, and retirees alike. We at Nicol Estate Agents have […]read more>>

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12 Successful Years of Nicol Estate Agents Posted: 16th January 2024

12 Successful Years of Nicol Estate Agents Douglas Nicol, the founder of Nicol Estate Agents, is proud to announce the 12th anniversary of the company’s establishment, serving homeowners across the southside of Glasgow. Specialising in homes for sale in Glasgow from two prominent southside offices – Newton Mearns and Clarkston, Nicol Estate Agents has become […]read more>>

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The Autumn Statement – An Overview Posted: 17th November 2022

Last week the autumn statement was announced against the fallout of the mini-budget, rising inflation and the recent interest rate rise. But what was announced? The budget Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last week set out plans to fill the £55bn deficit in the government’s finances, caused by the recent mini-budget, by raising taxes and cutting spending. […]read more>>

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Rates Rise Again But Demand is Still High Posted: 6th November 2022

Last week the Bank of England put up interest rates once again. They went up by 0.75% from 2.25% to 3% to tackle rising inflation. However, the outlook for mortgage rates remains unchanged, with a high likelihood that mortgage rates could even be lower by the end of 2022. The outlook for mortgage rates has […]read more>>

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Are House Prices Starting to Fall? Posted: 19th August 2022

Every year the market cools during the school summer holidays as families focus on enjoying the good weather, going on family holidays, and arranging childcare whilst the children are off school. This year is the first summer since 2019 that many people have been able to travel restriction-free and catch up on long awaited or […]read more>>

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Staying Cool During the Heatwave Posted: 18th July 2022

Across the UK today and tomorrow, we are seeing record high temperatures. Thankfully here in Glasgow it’s a bearable 28 or so degrees – but it’s still extremely hot and uncomfortable especially for children and pets. Here are some tips to help you keep cool over the next few days. Sleeping Our homes will heat […]read more>>

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Time Out – Glasgow Named 4th Best City in the World Posted: 15th July 2022

The Time Out Index has been released, listing the 53 Best Cities in the World, with Glasgow coming in at a very respectable fourth place! The Index combines the results from a survey of over 20,000 city dwellers along with Time Out contributors and experts to rank this year’s best cities. After two years of […]read more>>