It has been a challenging end to 2022, with another interest rate rise in December and mortgage rates hitting 6.5%. However, there are some positives to take away as we head into a new year. The housing market has slowed down over the last two months as buyers hold off making plans to see what […]read more>>
Sometimes we don’t have the luxury of choosing when to sell our home. Life often gets in the way, and we may need to put our home on the market due to our careers, relationships, family, schooling or financial reasons. Although it’s not traditionally seen as the best time to sell – you may be […]read more>>
A great way to cut some costs this Christmas is to try your hand at some simple DIY Christmas decor ideas rather than splashing out on expensive decorations. Not only will you save money, but it’s a great way to spend some quality time with the kids – making memories and decorations. Moreover, you’ll keep […]read more>>
On Thursday, 8 December, millions of people up and down the country will come together to make the world better with a sweater, and here at Nicol Estate Agents, we are delighted to get involved! This incredible initiative is in aid of Save the Children, a charity we are all passionate about. Each time anyone […]read more>>
Brokers are highlighting to home buyers and those looking to remortgage that the cheapest mortgage option is currently a 10-year fixed rate. As interest rates continue to rise and the cost of living crisis takes hold, those looking to buy a home or remortgage will soon find that they need to take a longer-term mortgage […]read more>>
Inflation is affecting all of us – from our energy bills to our food shopping and petrol prices, everything is more expensive than it was this time last year. However, the change that could have the most impact on our pockets is the increase in mortgage rates. The UK inflation target is 2%, but in […]read more>>
Recently, we were lucky enough to receive a piece of bespoke artwork from Nicola J Ibrahim who worked with us once upon a time. Unlike Nicola’s previous projects which are usually commissions, this was a complete surprise to us as a wonderful gift for our office. She decided to do something simple but beautiful and […]read more>>
The key selling points of a home have been revealed by Rightmove. How we view our homes has changed drastically over the last few years, especially following the pandemic. For nearly two years, we have been restricted to staying home to work, socialise and study. As a result, much importance has been placed on having […]read more>>
Here at Nicol Estate Agents we were all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral last week. HRH Queen Elizabeth was tied to Scotland through ancestry, affection and a sense of duty unrivalled by any other public servant in history. Descended from the Royal House of Stewart on both […]read more>>
Ever since the pandemic hit back in March 2020, there has been much debate around whether house prices are going to fall. In 2021, we saw the busiest ever home-buying rush leading to record breaking rises in property values. The momentum has continued until today. Since December, inflation, the cost of living and interest rates […]read more>>