When it comes to property, it can be difficult to decode those headlines and understand exactly what’s going on. We pride ourselves on bringing you the latest updates from the market, so you can make an informed choice. Prices are still on the up In a recent market update, we reported that prices in the West End were due to increase by almost 19% over the next five years. This was a much larger increase than could be seen in Scotland – 14% – or across the UK at large – 17%. It looks like this prediction has real weight. …

In this post we’re bringing you a little roundup of the relevant news from the area: The view from New York https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/07/realestate/house-hunting-in-scotland.html The popularity of the West End of Glasgow property market has extended across the pond. The New York Times recently cited the West End as a popular area to buy. Huh, so that’s where our new American neighbours have sprung from… Feline pal departs https://www.scotsman.com/regions/glasgow-strathclyde/popular-hyndland-station-cat-says-goodbye-to-glasgow-1-4717181 Hyndland locals will know Hermes the cat, who has become the station’s mascot. But the furry famous face announced via Twitter that his “house humans” are moving and he’s made the difficult decision …

Recently we made you aware of the changes in legislation to the private rented sector in Scotland. This Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) coupled with the new Letting Agent Code of Practice is the most significant change in our industry since 1988. This important legislation will take some getting used to for both property owners and tenants. However, Cairn are on hand to help guide you through the maze of new regulations facing the industry. The property management world contains a lot of legal jargon to decode, especially with this significant change to property law, which affects some long-standing legalities for …