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The Help to Buy Scheme: The Ins and Outs
The Help to Buy Scheme: The Ins and Outs It’ll be something you’ve seen plastered all over the news, the new government ‘help to buy’ scheme (Scotland). But exactly, what is it, and how does it work? Since the collapse of the economy in 2007, the housing market has been a huge casualty, with […]
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Slight Increase in Second Stepping in Scotland
Slight Increase in Second Stepping in Scotland A recent review by Bank of Scotland Homeowners has revealed some pretty good news regarding the Scottish housing market. The review showed that affordability for ‘second steppers’ in Scotland has improved in the past year as a result of higher equity levels. According to an article in […]
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Tips For Selling Your Property
Tips For Selling Your Property A recent survey carried out by Move with Us has shown that 60% of buyers prefer home viewings without owner present. The company surveyed more than 100 independent estate agents from its Partner Network and asked them if potential buyers prefer it if the owner is present during the viewing, […]
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About Cairn
About Cairn Cairn, one of Scotland’s largest estate agents was founded in 1999 by David Rowand. David, who’s worked in the property industry for over 20 years saw there was a gap in the market for a company that was much more than just an estate agent. Cairn isn’t just an estate agent. Cairn has […]