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A Lack of Property Stock: Supply Issues in Scotland
A Lack of Property Stock: Supply Issues in Scotland Recent trends from analysis of the Scottish property market conclude that a lack of supply of homes on the market is driving up Scottish house prices. A survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) found that Scottish house prices are continuing to increase and […]
Buy To Let, Landlords, News
Tax in La La Land – Landlords Hearing Little Sweet Music
By Donald Parbrook, Head of Tax, Milne Craig, Chartered Accountants Landlords may be forgiven for feeling like the new changes in tax rules were made up in La La Land. Certainly the changes are music to the ears at the Treasury. It seems both Scottish and English Governments have little or no interest in making […]
News
Our Guide To Renting and Buying in Glasgow’s Southside
Our Guide To Renting and Buying in Glasgow’s Southside Early this year, The Guardian hailed Glasgow’s Southside as one of the top places its readers should move to! The broadsheet deemed that it ‘could be Manhattan’s Lower East Side’ – high praise indeed. We’ve taken a look at some of the key areas in this […]
General, Glasgow, News
Things to do in Glasgow’s West End
Things to do in Glasgow’s West End Google “Glasgow’s West End” and you’ll be greeted with so many hits you’d be forgiven for wanting to click straight off again. This vast and bustling neighbourhood has so many attractions for all interests and ages it’s sometimes hard to know where to begin. Luckily, we’ve compiled a […]
Glasgow, News
Top Pizza Places in Glasgow’s West End
Top Pizza Places in Glasgow’s West End Dinner with friends? Date night? Somewhere to take the kids for lunch? Hey, maybe even a solo dining experience (#treatyourself)? There’s nothing better than a great pizza. Luckily, the West End of Glasgow has lots to offer no matter which neighbourhood you call home. La Favorita A real […]
Glasgow, News
West End Property Post Brexit
West End Property Post Brexit What does Brexit mean for Glasgow’s Property Market? In June this year, British citizens voted to leave the European Union. It’s a turbulent time in British politics with ongoing debate and some uncertainty as to what exactly a ‘Leave’ vote means for us. You will have heard on television, in […]
Hints & Tips, Tenants
Quick Guide To Common Tenant Issues
Quick Guide To Common Tenant Issues Water Leaking Into Your Property If you have a leak in your property and it is affecting the property below, you must make sure to isolate the leak to avoid any further damage. If unable to isolate issue, water should be turned off at the stop cock which is […]
Buy To Let, General, Hints & Tips, News
How do you answer: How’s your property portfolio performing?
How do you answer: How’s your property portfolio performing? Worried about your BTL portfolio and whether your ROI and Yields are strong enough? Should you sell your HMO or try and reduce your Cap-EX to increase your returns? Have you maximised your ERV or is it to low? Confused? Do you know your BTL’s from […]
News
Eleven Property Blogs You Need To Follow
Eleven Property Blogs You Need to Bookmark Whether you’re buying your first home or building a property empire, it’s a good idea to stay up to date with the latest property news. Here’s a list of our favourite industry-related blogs, which are filled with tips, reviews and information to help you buy, sell or […]