Following the announcement in the spring budget that the government was backing a mortgage guarantee scheme which will see home buyers being able to take out a mortgage with just a 5% deposit, applications are now open. The aim of the scheme is to help all buyers with small deposits. This means that it’s open […]
A recent study from AA has revealed that having garden space on your property can increase its value by an average of 5%. The study looked at homes with and without gardens across the UK and revealed which cities provided the largest boost in value. Following the national lockdown where we were non-essential workers were […]
According to the latest figures from Rightmove, the average price of property coming to the market has hit an all-time high of £327,797 after a 2.1% (+£6,733) monthly jump. The previous record in October last year was over £4,000 less. Although 145,000 properties were newly marketed this month, it wasn’t enough to meet the exceptional […]
As we entered the New Year, it was an uncertain time for everyone. With a new lockdown underway, many were surprised that estate agents were even able to continue trading, particularly when most businesses were forced to close and with most of us not allowed to venture out to see friends or even visit our […]
Sales The Edinburgh market since June 2020 has been nothing short of astonishing. Generally there has been huge under supply but with high buying demand with confidence well and truly throughout the market. This is certainly not what we would not have thought back in April last year in the grips of lockdown. However, most […]
256 sales agreed – Number 1 agent for sales in Perthshire. 94 % of which have been in excess of the asking price. 70 sales agreed in excess of £300,000 – More than double the amount of any other agent in Perthshire. Sales Highlights Burnmouth Ferry, Stanley, Perthshire Clerwood is an exceptional, recently constructed, detached family […]
Our lettings team have saw the first quarter of 2021 as extremely busy and demand for letting property has been nothing less than staggering. The steady growth that marked the beginning of the year has continued right through with an even more robust performance than previous years. With the number of potential tenants outweighing the […]
Being outside can make you healthy and happy! Recent studies have shown that being outdoors improves your mood, reduces stress, boosts the immune system and increases proteins that can fight off illness and disease. Getting some natural light and fresh air benefits both the mind and body whether you’re at the beach, in the woods, […]
Over the last year property owners and buyers have realised the importance of outside space. Following a year of lockdowns and restrictions, family homes with additional internal and external space are in exceptionally high demand especially as restrictions ease and we can have garden gatherings with our loved ones. Whether you are staying in your […]
