Schools have finished for the summer! If you have children to entertain there is so much to see and do here in East Renfrewshire. We have beaches, parks historic attractions and museums right on our doorstep. Here are our top picks for days out with the children. What’s more, with such great transport links into […]read more>>
If you are considering selling your home, it makes sense to get ahead of the game and make your home more attractive to prospective buyers and of course, it will also maximise your sale price! But which home improvements are going to add value to your property before you sell? Larger projects are only really […]read more>>
If you’re looking for a destination that will provide you with a fabulous getaway from the trials of daily life, how about going somewhere you can see the stars in all their glory? Thanks to their distance away from light polluted towns and cities, these rural settings not only have incredible scenery, they also allow […]read more>>
There’s so much to see and do here in Glasgow and East Renfrewshire – it’s one of the reasons that it was announced as the Happiest Place to Live! Whatever age your children, there are some great events on locally and in the city centre. We’ve taken a look at what’s on to give you […]read more>>
According to the Royal Mail ‘Happiest Index’, East Renfrewshire is Scotland’s number one happiest place to live! The study assessed council areas on a range of measures including average earnings, rates of crime, average life expectancy and the level of carbon emissions. Given that the Royal Mail delivers mail to around 30 million addresses in the […]read more>>
According to Anglian Home Improvements, creating more open plan living spaces in your home and converting your loft will add the most value to your home. However, when surveyed, only 2% of respondents believed that open plan living would add the most value to their home. Here’s a breakdown of the home improvements that will add […]read more>>
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>>
Whether you need more living space, an extra bedroom, home office or a utility room, the garage is often an option that it overlooked. A loft conversion or extension can be a large costly job, so converting the garage can be a much cheaper and easier alternative. What’s more, if you’re looking for a new […]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>>
January is the perfect time to banish bad financial habits and get clever with your money. By making lots of small changes you can make a big difference to your finances! Make a note of you every financial renewal – this will allow you to change phone, TV, broadband, utilities and insurance providers without paying […]read more>>