Across the UK there are reports of difficulties in the property market as we approach yet another Brexit date. The time it takes to sell a home has hit a three year high and vendors are reducing the price of their home by as much as £10,000 to achieve a sale. Although a typical property […]read more>>
Knowing when it’s time to downsize can be difficult and it’s not something you can rush into. As you get older you may want a home that is easier to maintain, closer to amenities and within easy reach of friends and family. Downsizing can give your life fresh perspective, allowing you to enjoy new hobbies, […]read more>>
There are several ways to be green in the garden and make your outside space more environmentally friendly. Water Water is an essential resource and a valuable one at that – every drop should count in your garden. Use a drip feed system to reduce the waste and ensure that water is directed into the […]read more>>
Buyers who are looking for a new property as we edge towards the October 31st Brexit deadline have strong negotiating opportunities according to new data from Rightmove. Autumn activity We are into the start of the autumn activity typically that typically starts when the children go back to school. However, prices in the UK have […]read more>>
September Weekend is fast approaching and it’s a great opportunity to stay local and get involved with events that are taking place in and around Glasgow and East Renfrewshire! Here’s a roundup of what’s on, giving you time to plan ahead and even book your tickets. Glasgow Cathedral Festival The Glasgow Cathedral Festival takes place […]read more>>
According to a recent quarterly property monitor from legal firm Aberdein Considine, for the six month period from Janaury to June this year, property transactions have been worth more than £8bn. These are the strongest figures since 2008.High sales in Q2 have been credited with driving the trend. What’s more, in Glasgow’s most affluent suburbs […]read more>>
There’s just one or two weeks left of the school holidays so we have put together a few ideas of some great local days out! Edinburgh Zoo Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and is set in around 82 acres of sloping parkland. It is located just three miles […]read more>>
There has been a rise in the average price of homes here in Scotland according to the Registers of Scotland, with the average price of a residential property rising by 2.2% to £178,991 the financial year to April 2019. The total value of residential property in Scotland reached £18.2bn, which is a year-on-year increase of 1.6%. […]read more>>
Summer holidays always seem to arrive slowly and then just fly by – or maybe it’s just us? It is almost time for a new school year and if you are anticipating the first morning of going back to the old routine with a bit of dread, we have prepared the perfect timeline that will […]read more>>
The benefits of becoming organised are endless; the main one being that there are less household chores to do. However, in order to maintain a tidy home environment, it is important to have sufficient storage in place to maximize space, this includes how you divide your cupboards and drawers, and where there allocated space is. […]read more>>