Our Blog

img
How has the recent pandemic changed the way we look at property? Posted: 28th May 2020

Following the recent COVID-19 pandemic, our priorities have changed. Many buyers are now looking for more space for a home office and room to extend.  Being on lockdown with lovely weather has also made us reassess the importance of having a great garden and more outside space. Lockdown has been life changing for many of […]read more>>

img
The Future of Property Viewings? Posted: 15th May 2020

Although we are still in lockdown here in Scotland, the property market in England is now open for business and it will be interesting to see how the market there performs over the next few weeks. For everyone in our industry, the health and safety of staff and clients remains a primary concern and with […]read more>>

img
Properties Coming Soon! Posted: 5th May 2020

Although our offices are now closed, we are still conducting property appraisals and offering advice to those who are either in the process of moving or considering moving as soon as the restrictions are lifted. We have several sellers waiting to market their home and take advantage of pent up demand since mid-March. We have […]read more>>

img
Decluttering During Lockdown Posted: 28th April 2020

Over the last five weeks we have all spent much more time at home. During this time you may have attempted to sort out any clutter in your home – or you may not even know where to start. Here, Elaine Mcinley from Clear Mountain gives her advice on effectively decluttering your home. Elaine is a […]read more>>

img
Completing Your Property Purchase During COVID-19 Posted: 14th April 2020

In our second blog, we look at some of the issues you may encounter if you are currently moving and we hope that this answers some questions you may have. We work closely with Katharine Smith, a Director in the Residential Conveyancing team at Blackadders. She has been kind enough to offer some guidance to […]read more>>

img
Searching For a Property During COVID-19 Posted: 9th April 2020

At Nicol Estate Agents we have great relationships with a range of associates, all who have one common goal – to help make your move a smooth and stress-free process.   One of these partners is Blackadders. We work closely with Katharine Smith, a Director in the Residential Conveyancing team. We have teamed up with […]read more>>

img
A Word About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Posted: 13th March 2020

At Nicol Estate Agents, the health and wellbeing of our clients and employees is of utmost importance to us and we are continuing to follow and monitor official guidance from the UK Government. With this in mind, during the current situation we are taking the following precautions, among others: * Our branches will become an […]read more>>

img
How to Sell Your Home Quickly! Posted: 6th March 2020

Mortgage approvals are up and we have seen a marked upturn in registered buyers looking for homes in East Renfrewshire. The market is certainly turning a corner from the uncertainty we faced last year and according to the Office for National Statistics, every region in the country has seen house prices rise for the first […]read more>>

img
Purchasing a Home You Can Future Proof Posted: 28th February 2020

Many people feel that they should downsize because their home is too big or unsuitable especially once the children have left home. However, with some foresight and decision-making, you could create a home that will grow with you as you get older. If you’re worried about having to downsize in the future, there are ways […]read more>>

img
Garden Ideas to Maximise the Value of Your Home Posted: 20th February 2020

The priority for most homeowners when it comes to home improvements tends to be the interior of your property. But it may pay off to head outside to do some work in terms of boosting the value of your home. There are simple things that even the least green-fingered home owners can do, and on […]read more>>