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How much does it cost to sell a house? Posted: 13th February 2023

How much does it cost to sell a house? When it comes to selling a property there are a few things to consider surrounding the costs of putting your home on the market. These will include legal fees, administrative bills and other basic costs. However this blog post is here to provide a quick reference […]read more>>

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Selling a house privately explained Posted: 6th February 2023

Selling a house privately explained Mass advertising and exposure for a property sale may not be the favoured approach by all, some prefer a more discreet approach, instead taking advantage of an estate agent’s customer database to find the perfect match for their home.     Can I sell a house without an estate agent? […]read more>>

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Is now the perfect time to find a new home? Posted: 3rd February 2023

Is now the perfect time to find a new home? Following a period of uncertainty, it’s now seeming like the perfect time to invest in your dream home, as more fixed deals edge towards 4%. With Santander and Barclays being the latest major mortgage lenders to slash their rates, Halifax, Nationwide and The Mortgage Lender […]read more>>

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Our luxury houses for sale in Newton Mearns Posted: 23rd January 2023

Our luxury houses for sale in Newton Mearns Based in East Renfrewshire, with locations in both Newton Mearns and Clarkston, Nicol Estate Agents are specialists in the area and that is why so many homeowners trust us with their property. Currently we are listing several new homes every day online, catering to every type of […]read more>>

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Sell your home quickly and easily with Nicol Estate Agents Posted: 19th January 2023

Sell your home quickly and easily with Nicol Estate Agents A quick house sale is everyones’ dream. It not only offers minimal stress and less sleepless nights, but quick access to funds for anyone in a property chain and looking to go on and purchase a new home thereafter. A number of estate agents will […]read more>>

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Is it time to consider downsizing? Posted: 11th January 2023

Is it time to consider downsizing? Downsizing. In most cases a step towards retirement living, but for others simply just a case of looking to save money. Either way a smaller property can benefit your lifestyle completely. Whether it’s accessibility or just looking to be in closer walking distance of local amenities and public transport […]read more>>

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Interior colour trends for 2023 Posted: 31st December 2022

Interior colour trends for 2023 As estate agents, we understand that your home is a place of self expression, a place where you set the rules. However we also realise that when it comes to interior design, some of us need to draw inspiration from others. That is why we have chosen to highlight the […]read more>>

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Looking Ahead to the Property Market in 2023 Posted: 22nd December 2022

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>>

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Selling Your Home at Christmas! Posted: 15th December 2022

October until spring is typically a slow time in the property market – everyone is ready for the winter months, getting cosy and warm and decorating their homes for the festivities. However, we are in unusual market conditions, and we believe it could still be a great time to list your home for sale. With […]read more>>

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Buyer Demand Falls Posted: 8th December 2022

According to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), buyer demand has fallen for the seventh consecutive month. This shows that activity is weakening across the market following a higher cost of living, increasing energy costs and rising interest rates. These combined factors are weakening overall activity. For the seventh month […]read more>>