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January State of the Property Market Posted: 23rd January 2018

For the first update of the year, things are looking up for the Scottish housing market, according to Rightmove. With the shortest average time to sell (only 55 days, compared to 78 in the Greater London area for instance) and a positive trend in property value compared to last year (property prices have increased by […]read more>>

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2018 Resolutions for Homeowners Posted: 1st January 2018

The turn of a new year brings with it the chance to make good on those dreams, hopes and aspirations that we all have – whether it’s to live more healthily, plan that once in a lifetime trip, or to strike a better work/life balance. Making New Year resolutions can be motivating, but often (though […]read more>>

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Property Sales Highlights of 2017 Posted: 19th December 2017

As we are approaching the end of 2017, we look back on a year of fantastic growth and success on the local property market.East Renfrewshire is a very specific market with a continued shortage of supply, which makes buyers constantly compete on available stock.  With a new office in Clarkston and a larger team, Nicol […]read more>>

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Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale – 5 Essential Accessories Posted: 10th November 2017

When staging your home in preparation to sell, you’re essentially ‘dressing it up’ to impress and appeal to viewers. Much like you would put on our best attire for a job interview or important meeting, you want your home to look its very best and make a fantastic impression on potential buyers. But fear not, […]read more>>

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Nicol Estate Agents: Property Roundup Posted: 6th October 2017

Autumn is in full swing and our newly opened Clarkston office, as well as our established Newton Mearns branch, have been buzzing with activity. We have rounded up just a few of the properties currently in our books – but please do check our full listings as there are many more to be discovered.read more>>

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BREXIT Not a Priority for Home Movers Posted: 6th October 2017

We have faced much political uncertainty of late, from indy ref, to general elections and the Brexit vote. With Brexit currently dominating the news agenda, it is understandable that consumers may be more cautious when it comes to major financial or life changing decisions such as a home move.read more>>

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Nicol Is A Propertymark Estate Agent – What Does That Mean? Posted: 20th September 2017

You have probably seen the logo proudly displayed on our website, Nicol Estate Agents are a part of the Propertymark group – the housing regulator that offers buyers, sellers, renters, homeowners and landlords enhanced protection, setting the highest of standards for property professionals in the UK. Propertymark has just launched their first advertising campaign across media […]read more>>

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Why We Operate on a No Sale No Fee Commission Structure Posted: 28th August 2017

As highlighted recently in our blog, at Nicol Estate Agents we are proud to continue serving the East Renfrewshire property market with a proven, traditional business model we know works including a prominent high street presence and an experienced local team, as well as a NO SALE NO FEE commission structure, rather than an ‘upfront […]read more>>

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Clarkston Launch: 50%  OFF  Our Standard Selling Fees! Posted: 18th August 2017

Following the success of our Newton Mearns office and the continued demand for our services by clients in and around Clarkston, Busby, Carmunnock, Thorntonhall, Muirend and Netherlee areas, we are delighted to announce the official opening of our Clarkston branch at 1 Helena Place, Clarkston, G76 7RB! To celebrate, we are offering 50%  OFF  our standard selling fees […]read more>>

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Clarkston Property Market Update Posted: 8th August 2017

We’re incredibly excited about our new Nicol Estate Agents branch in Clarkston, which is due to open at the end of August to serve our growing client base in East Renfrewshire. With this in mind, we thought it apt to provide an update on the local property market in Clarkston for those of you who […]read more>>