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East Renfrewshire Property Market Evolution in 2018 Posted: 10th January 2018

Last year Nicol Estate Agents enjoyed fantastic growth and great success on the local property market, and early predictions for 2018 show that this prosperity is not set to slow any time soon. In particular, Glasgow has seen a surge in house prices over the past 12 months, outpacing growth in Edinburgh by 0.3%, and […]read more>>

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2018 Resolutions for Homeowners Posted: 1st January 2018

The turn of a new year brings with it the chance to make good on those dreams, hopes and aspirations that we all have – whether it’s to live more healthily, plan that once in a lifetime trip, or to strike a better work/life balance. Making New Year resolutions can be motivating, but often (though […]read more>>

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How to sell a one-of-a-kind home Posted: 28th December 2017

All homes are in some way unique – whether it’s the way they are decorated, the location or floorplan – but some certainly have more individuality than others. One-of-a-kind homes, from converted buildings (think old fire station flats, churches or pump-house conversions) to purpose built projects, houses in really remote locations or that have weird […]read more>>

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Property Sales Highlights of 2017 Posted: 19th December 2017

As we are approaching the end of 2017, we look back on a year of fantastic growth and success on the local property market.East Renfrewshire is a very specific market with a continued shortage of supply, which makes buyers constantly compete on available stock.  With a new office in Clarkston and a larger team, Nicol […]read more>>

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Nicol Jumper Day and Holiday Opening Times Posted: 12th December 2017

The holiday season is upon us for another year and for another year we are supporting Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 15th December!read more>>

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Local Events – What’s Happening in East Renfrewshire This December? Posted: 1st December 2017

Each and every month, there are hundreds of exciting events taking place in and around East Renfrewshire. We’re always spoilt for choice in this neck of the woods, even more so during in the run up to Christmas and New Year—though it is hard to keep track of what’s happening at this time of year. […]read more>>

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Ready for Next Year’s Big Home Interiors Trends? Posted: 1st December 2017

Elegance and sophistication, mixing textures and unique shapes with a bold blast of colour – 2018 home interior trends are all about creating luxurious spaces for lounging in! There are hints of vintage (velvet sofas, mustard, orange and maroon colour palettes) but given an update for modern life.read more>>

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First-time Buyer Behaviour – Insights and Trends Posted: 1st December 2017

The number of first-time buyers in the UK has increased considerably over the past five years. Last year, they accounted for 36% of all residential property sales across the country, compared to just 26% in 2011. This rise is due to a combination of factors, most notably record-low interest rates, increased mortgage approvals, and the […]read more>>

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Sell Your Property Successfully by Thinking Like a Buyer Posted: 15th November 2017

One of the most challenging tasks you will face when selling your home or investment property is looking at it objectively. It’s incredibly difficult and something almost all of us struggle to do to a certain extent, but thinking like a buyer rather than a seller is one of the most effective and efficient ways […]read more>>

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How to Make Sure You Get the Best Price for Your Home Posted: 15th November 2017

Because of the sheer value of the transaction, what appears like a mere 3-5% can translate into thousands of actual pounds. That is why it is important to treat the sale of your home with utmost attention. Even if it might seem like a simple matter of listing your property online, we can assure you, […]read more>>