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Autumn Interior Design Trends Posted: 8th September 2021

Autumn interior design trends are already emerging. Following a challenging 18 months it’s no surprise that warmth, comfort, and inspiration from nature will all feature in our homes this year. We are looking forward to hunkering down in the colder months and making the most of our homes. The website Online Mortgage Advisor commissioned research […]read more>>

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Why Live in East Renfrewshire? Posted: 31st August 2021

East Renfrewshire is a thriving county with in-demand areas such as Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns, all of which appeal to a wide range of buyers. There are several exceptional schools in the area which regularly make the Scottish education league tables, attracting families to the area. Over the last 18 month we have seen […]read more>>

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Making the Most of a Small Kitchen Posted: 3rd August 2021

Kitchens are an important room in any home and somewhere you’re likely to spend a lot of your time. When it comes to buying and selling property, a well-designed kitchen can make or break it for many, so even if you are challenged for space, it makes sense to make the most of what you […]read more>>

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Making a Sloping Garden Work Posted: 27th July 2021

In East Renfrewshire many of our homes have been built on a hilly landscape. As a result, many gardens are sloped – posing the question that many buyers have – ‘What are the options and what are the associated costs?’. If your garden is on a slope, there are various options available to you to […]read more>>

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A UK Shortage of Three- & Four-Bedroom Family Homes Posted: 12th May 2021

Across the UK, buyers have spent the last four months rushing to buy larger family homes to accommodate their new priorities following a year of lockdowns. This has led to a shortage of family homes and the number of 3 and 4 bedroom properties listed at a five-year low. In addition, the value of properties […]read more>>

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Interior Design Trends to Boost Your Mood Posted: 31st March 2021

Never has it been more important to create a living space that is calm, happy and practical. With cheery colours and sumptuous fabrics, it’s easier than you think to create an indoor sanctuary that will see you through another challenging year. Colour Certain colours can instantly lift your mood – sunshine yellow, bright reds and […]read more>>

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Strongest Spring Property Market in 10 Years Posted: 16th March 2021

Rightmove released its latest House Price Index this week showing that a record number of potential buyers are enquiring about each available property. Demand is currently 34% higher than the same period last year and Rightmove recorded seven million daily portal visits each day in February – 40% higher than the same month last year. […]read more>>

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The Spring Budget Posted: 4th March 2021

Yesterday the Chancellor announced his highly anticipated Spring Budget following what has been one of the most difficult economic periods since wartime. He announced a range of changes that will affect the property market across the UK and in Scotland including a new government-backed mortgage guarantee scheme and an extension of the stamp duty holiday. […]read more>>

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House Prices Reach a 4-Year High Posted: 27th January 2021

Despite the current national lockdown, the momentum that built up in the housing market in the second half of 2020 has rolled into the first weeks of this year. According to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla, house prices have reached an almost four-year high. As we near the end of January, buyer appetite […]read more>>

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Demand for Houses Pushes Up Prices Posted: 9th January 2021

  According to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla, demand for houses has pushed the annual property price growth up to 4.3%. The trend is being seen across the whole of the UK with all regions reporting high demand for houses. There has been a marked increase in the demand for homes with outside […]read more>>