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Property Market Updates – April 2018
Property Market Updates – April 2018 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, […]
Hints & Tips, Investment
Improve Instead of Move – What Renovations Add the Most Value?
Improve Instead of Move – What Renovations Add the Most Value? With an unpredictable property market and the stress of moving, if you’re a homeowner with some capital, why not consider improving your home rather than selling up? You can add real value to your house with some investment and clever tips and tricks. Conservatory […]
HMO Properties
Investing in a HMO: What You Need to Know
Investing in a HMO: What You Need to Know Rent in the UK Average rent prices are still on the rise virtually everywhere in the UK. House of Commons library rental figures show that rent prices have risen by as much as 11.5% in just one year; with rent in London increasing by 27.4% since […]
News
Guiding You Through The Changes to the Private Rented Sector
Changes to the Private Rented Sector 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 […]
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 […]
