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About Us
Why Cairn?
Founded in 1999, Cairn is a team of specialists in residential property investment. Managing Director David Rowand saw that his estate agency clients could benefit from more than sales or purchase advice and help with negotiation. Property assets could deliver more return with the right development, refurbishment, letting management and property maintenance programmes.
Cairn began as a property company, developing and selling on existing properties. Now it works mainly with investor clients – sourcing, developing, managing and selling residential investment properties to maximise return for their owners.
How we do business?
Personal connection is central to Cairn’s ethos. We want to build long-term relationships with our clients. Agency means standing in your client’s shoes and Cairn takes that responsibility seriously.
Clients’ individual goals for their properties become Cairn’s goals too. We offer honest advice coming from experience and expertise but geared to your own expectations.
How we add value?
Adding value is at the heart of what we do delivering returns is why we make a difference. The reason clients want to use Cairn is because we are a independent company with two decades of property experience. We meet and exceed our clients expectations, whether you are a repeat investor, new landlord or client or a referral from one of our existing clients you can be assured your property expectations will be resolved. We have a dedicated well qualified team with local knowledge who are ready to listen.
Cairn are specialists in the profitable but highly regulated HMO market, have a reputation for sourcing and developing properties not only to respected standards, but also to deliver above-market returns.
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Meet the team – Amrit Chall – Property Manager
Amrit Chall – Property Manage Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? I ensure properties are ready, compliant, and accurately documented by managing inspections, viewings, and inventory tasks. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? The great team, we work together and everyone wants to do their best for clients and tenants. What is your proudest business achievement/moment? My proudest moment is receiving positive feedback from tenants and landlords. What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? Focus on progress not perfection and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Give us an interesting fact about yourself? I love going on long walks to clear my mind. What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? Don’t stress too much, work hard and stay positive. Who are your heroes inside or outside of business? My colleagues who are very supportive and my family. What qualities do you most admire in others? People who follow through on their commitments and support the team, How do you unwind out of work? I like getting outdoors, going to the gym and spending time with family & friends. Favourite book and film? Harry Potter. Where is your favourite place in Scotland? The Isle of skye.
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Meet the team – Sarah Stewart – Property Sales Administrator
Sarah Stewart, MARLA Cert CIH Level 3 – Property Sales Administrator Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? I support both the Lettings and Sales teams with various administrative tasks. Each day is unique, bringing different challenges and responsibilities. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? One of the best aspects of working for Cairn is the team’s support, warmth, and friendliness. What is your proudest business achievement/moment? My proudest business achievements must be successfully obtaining both my ARLA and Letwell qualifications. What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? A former manager advised me to prioritise building relationships with my clients rather than just focusing on the figures. Give us an interesting fact about yourself? I am a published author, and I aspire to publish more of my work in the future. What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? Don’t be afraid to start over. Life will present many challenges, but you are more resilient than you realise. You don’t need to have everything figured out in your teens or early twenties, be gentle with yourself. It will all work out in the end! Who are your heroes inside or outside of business? My husband, he has experienced significant loss in his life, yet he continues to face each day with optimism and a smile. He truly is one of a kind! What qualities do you most admire in others? The qualities I admire in others are honesty, empathy, humility, and dependability. We live in a competitive world, and these traits can be hard to find in people. So, when you do encounter them, it’s a wonderful thing. How do you unwind out of work? I enjoy reading, writing, watching TV and films, cooking, listening to music, travelling, attending gigs, and walking my cockapoo, Ollie, in the park. Favourite book and film? I am a huge fan of Anne Rice, and “The Vampire Chronicles” is my favourite book series, though it’s tough to choose just one book as my favourite. In terms of films, my top choice is “Interview with the Vampire,” but I also want to give a special mention to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and any old classic horror film. Where is your favourite place in Scotland? I’m originally from Ireland, but I have come to call Scotland my home over the last few years. I have been fortunate to travel extensively throughout the country. One of my favourite places is Kirkwall in Orkney, as well as Orkney as a whole. There are so many incredible sights to see, such as Skara Brae and the Standing Stones of Stenness.
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Meet the team – Claire Vine – Property Manager
Claire Vine – Property Manager Describe your role in one sentence at Cairn? Managing the standard of the flats and tenancy, while supporting and building relationships with the landlords and tenants. What’s the best thing about working at Cairn? The team are genuinely supportive. What is your proudest business achievement/moment? Being part of a team who kept a property business going through the covid pandemic and lockdowns when a huge percentage of tenants left overnight. What is the best piece of business advice you have been given? Taking the time to meet people face-to-face (tenants, landlords or neighbours) goes a long way. Give us an interesting fact about yourself? I qualified in massage therapy but had to give it up when I developed shoulder issues. What advice would you give your 18-year-old self? Take chances. If it doesn’t work out, you’ll survive. Who are your heroes inside or outside of business? My Mum (2-time Breast Cancer survivor). What qualities do you most admire in others? Honesty, loyalty and a good sense of humour. How do you unwind out of work? Reading, watching movies/TV shows, spending time with friends. Favourite book and film? Books, I’d say the Terry Pratchett Discworld Series (it’s hard to pick a favourite), and Movies is a tough one, probably the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Where is your favourite place in Scotland? Glasgow. It’s home.
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