The Scotsman recently reported that Stirling has officially been crowned the “most affordable city to live in the UK”, with an average house price of £186,000. Stirling’s success in being crowned with this title isn’t just a one off- it’s won the title for the last 5 years in a row.
According to The Independent, we spend 45% more on designing, installing and equipping our kitchens than we did in 2005, which arguably reflects how the kitchen is returning to be the focal point of our homes.
Scotland will introduce a Land and Building Transaction Tax relief for first time buyers starting June 2018. The move mirrors the stamp duty relief in England and Wales, announced in the Autumn Budget by UK Chancellor Phillip Hammond.
An absolutely fantastic and exceptional, five bedroom, extended, detached family home situated within an enviable, elevated plot with a stunning Ochil Hill backdrop, private gardens and flexible, adaptable accommodation. This superb family home was constructed in the 1970s and has been extended over the recent years. Externally the property has been finished in a combination […]
A truly exceptional five bedroom Victorian conversion which forms part of ‘Arnsbrae Manor House’, and retains all the features, charm and beauty of a period house which has absolutely stunning private gardens which can only truly be appreciated upon a formal inspection.
Rhynd House, built circa 1879, is a beautifully appointed, notably spacious and versatile 4/5 bedroom 3 public room Victorian villa with an adjoining 2 bedroom cottage. There are stunning panoramic views from the house, which sits in generous garden grounds extending to approximately 1 acre.
Buy-to-let property investment is becoming increasingly popular in Scotland. There are many other factors at play here, too—Edinburgh’s repeated ranking as one of the best places to live in the UK; the growing tech industry in Glasgow; the reputation and international appeal of Scottish universities; the huge price gap between properties North and South of […]
Scotland’s property market has remained resilient and in growth over the past three months, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Its July 2017 RICS Residential Market Survey revealed that, while areas including London and South East England pulled down the UK’s average price growth, Scotland as a region has continued to perform strongly.
Confirming what we have long since known, recent research shows that property prices in Scotland are considerably higher around the best local authority schools. This means that anyone looking to buy a home in one of the most desirable catchment areas will likely pay a premium upwards of £80,000 above the average Scottish property price. […]
Many landlords wonder what the best choice would be to manage their rented property. It sounds fairly straightforward and less expensive to manage your own property, but is that really the case? In this blog post we weigh the options to help you decide what works best for you. Private Landlord Private landlords typically fall […]
