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MAJOR Changes in Private Rented Sector in Scotland – Private Residential Tenancy (PRT)
Changes in Private Rented Sector in Scotland Landlord or tenant, you might have heard in the news or online about recent changes in legislation covering tenancies offered in Scotland. It can be difficult to decode that legal jargon. We’ve broken it down to make clear what you need to know and how these changes will […]
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Property Investment and Estate Agency Eyes Growth In Uncertain Times
PRESS RELEASE: Glasgow, United Kingdom – It is no secret that the UK’s resilient property market is still able to support plenty of property investment and estate agent firms. Despite the economic woes of Britain’s turbulent economy in recent years, people are still investing their money in bricks and mortar. The property sector is […]
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St. Andrews Drive Plot, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 4RA
St. Andrews Drive Plot, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 4RA Cairn are proud to present a fantastic development opportunity in the form of a Victorian ‘single feu’ plot on St. Andrews Drive, Pollokshields which includes consent for two alternative construction projects: a five bedroom traditional detached villa or an architect-designed contemporary coach house. This site is […]
News, Properties
Bentick Street, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, G3
Bentick Street, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, G3 Cairn Estate Agent presents a fantastic development opportunity in a sought after Central West End location of Glasgow. A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase the former CaVa Sound Studios, a professional recording studio started by Brian Young which was housed in 30 Bentick Street between 1974 and 2010. Throughout […]
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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 […]
News, Buy To Let, Landlords
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 […]
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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 […]
News, General, Glasgow
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 […]
News, Glasgow
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 […]