In a recent public vote, Falkirk in Scotland was unveiled as the UK’s best neighbourhood for walking. So why not grab your walking boots and discover why it has beaten nine other towns in the UK to win The Ramblers’ annual Best Walking Neighbourhood Award. Falkirk is world-famous for its giant horse sculptures at Helix Park; […]
What is the best time to sell your home? Should you sell now? Is there a specific time that is better for selling your home? The simple answer is that in today’s s market, you don’t need to wait until there’s a ‘good time’. After all, the best time to sell your property is when […]
Taking the time to furnish and style your rental property appropriately can set you on your way to a quick and easy let, with the right tenants on board, as well as helping to minimise expenditure on maintenance and repairs down the line too. Here are some points for landlords to consider when preparing a […]
When we think about ways to make ourselves happier, we tend to think about doing some form of activity that we would consider to be fun, we do not normally refer to what is going on in our home. However, our home environment can have a substantial impact on our mood. The old saying ‘ […]
You may be keen to get a foot on the property ladder sooner rather than later, but as with any big purchase, it’s vital to assess whether you can afford it. Since the financial crash, mortgage criteria has tightened up, however there are a few things to be aware of that can help manage your […]
Choosing an estate agent with your most prized possession can seem like a daunting task. It today’s market, we believe that an estate agent that specialises in both sales and letting is far better positioned to help you with every aspect of renting a property to selling one. Here we look at why we believe […]
As one of life’s most stressful, as well as exciting events, there’s a lot to buying a home. Here we break it down into ten steps, with all the important points to consider first before stepping onto the property ladder. Get your finances in place Unless you are a cash buyer, you are likely to […]
A recent study carried out by a London estate agents has revealed the top locations where buy to let investors can recoup their investment costs (Stamp Duty or LBTT charges and property price) based solely on annual returns. Scotland was revealed to be the fastest location in which investors can recoup their buy-to-let investment costs, […]
With Brexit uncertainty, changes in tax rules and a surcharge for second properties, letting profitability is a hot topic. While the landscape has become perhaps more complex to navigate, we believe there is a lot of opportunity for growth in this market, with the right guidance and information. There are still great opportunities going in […]
Summer is a great time to give our homes and gardens a refresh. The days are longer and warmer and with the full force of the sun shining on our homes it’s often a time to re-evaluate our surroundings. Here are some trends to look out for: Tropical The key is to combine rattan textures […]
