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General, Guides
Getting To The West End
Getting To The West End For decades, the West End of Glasgow has been a much sought-after place to set up home. The sprawling area from Charing Cross to Partick to Hillhead and beyond comprises some of the most attractive postcodes in the city, if not the country. The beautiful green spaces of Kelvingrove and […]
General
Making New Habits Stick
Making New Habits Stick A new year has rolled around and it’s tempting to write a list of goals as long as your arm in a bid to signal “New Year, New Me”. But what good are New Year’s resolutions if they are far by the wayside as soon as February arrives? Making lifestyle changes […]
News
Scottish house prices: January 2018 update
Scottish house prices: January 2018 update As we enter 2018, new figures have been released showing that Scotland’s house prices are rising despite the fact the number of sales is decreasing. The latest UK House Price Index showed that 9323 homes were sold in September 2017 – a decline of 2.5% on the same month […]
News
Cairn’s Support for Glasgow NE Food Bank
Cairn’s Support for Glasgow NE Food Bank While chocolate advent calendars, indulgent food, drink, and plenty of presents are part of Christmas for some, this is not the case for everyone. In fact, 1 in 5 of the UK population live below the poverty line and Christmas is a tougher time than most for many […]
Student Accommodation
Student Fire Safety in Student Accommodation
Student Fire Safety in Student Accommodation Moving away from home is exciting but remember, your parents probably did more for you than you realise. Concern for health and safety in the home is sure to be one of these things, especially fire safety. There’s some essential information you need to make sure you protect yourself […]
Letting, Tenants
How To Spot A Good Letting Agent – For Tenants and Landlords
How To Spot A Good Letting Agent When you are looking to rent out your own property or sign a lease for one it can a very overwhelming process. With so many letting agents in the market, how do you know who to go with and who to avoid? Personal recommendations and the internet can […]
Estate Agency, West End
So You Want to Buy Property in the West End of Glasgow?
So You Want to Buy Property in the West End of Glasgow? The West End of Glasgow has been famed for years as one of the most desirable residential areas in the city, if not the country. This reputation shows no signs of dulling any time soon. 2017 has seen the West End property market […]
Estate Agency, Property Investment
Scotland’s Top Schools Drive Up House Prices
Scotland’s Top Schools Drive Up House Prices The quality of state schools in certain areas of the country has long been admired. However, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that these schools play a huge role in driving up the house prices of their immediate surrounding residential areas. Large numbers of parents are now choosing to spend […]
News
Major Changes To Legislation Prompt Hasty Re-Training For Letting Agents In Scotland
Major Changes To Legislation Prompt Hasty Re-Training For Letting Agents In Scotland Mandatory Letting Agent Training From early 2018, all letting agents must register with the Scottish Government and the most senior employee of the agency (or in each office, if there are multiple branches of a letting agent) must have undergone 20 hours training […]
