The property market has been buoyant for the last two years, with many homes selling for over the home report value. Consequently, property prices have risen by 14% on average across Scotland. Demand remains strong for new properties, despite inflation recently rising to 9% and interest rates, set by the ...
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With Christmas and the festive season upon us, most people are considering selling their house in the new year, rather than the middle / end of December. However, many people do still like to have their house appraised in December so they can prepare for 2022 knowing that they’ll be ...
Read moreIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a house then you may have noticed that a closing date is often used from time to time. We often speak to people who aren’t aware of what a closing date is and what it’s used for. A closing date is unique to ...
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If you’re thinking of selling your home for the first time then it’ll be a new experience and you may have questions about the process and anxiety about how you can achieve the maximum value for your home. We’re here to help answer all your questions and put you at ...
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Almost half of homeowners are undervaluing their home, according to the property portal Zoopla. Research suggests that across the UK, 45% of homeowners don’t know how much their property is worth and have undervalued their home. Three in ten people accurately understand the value in their property and were able ...
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Being accepted for a rental property can be time-consuming, frustrating and complex and many people have told us it’s an anxious wait to hear if their application has been approved. In our latest article we’re discussing the methods used to select a tenant and offer suggestions to enhance your chances ...
Read moreAs we enter June 2021, it will have been 15 months since restrictions on travel, meeting with family and traditional social interactions were implemented to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It has been a complicated and uncertain time for many people, but within the property market there ...
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The Scottish Government announced late last year that the First Home Fund was set to return in early 2021 to help first time buyers onto the property ladder. It’s now been confirmed that the First Home Fund will re-open on the 1st April 2021 and that there’s £60 million to ...
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Throughout this unprecedented situation, I think we can all agree our NHS staff have been incredible. Working under immense pressure and in a challenging environment, they’ve put their lives at risk to save people in our community. The NHS have asked us to stay at home throughout this crisis so ...
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Preparing your property to sell during self-isolation We’ve spoken to several local people over the last few weeks who were hoping to sell their home or are still wishing to do so shortly. Due to the current lockdown rules in place, there are numerous restrictions meaning selling your home and ...
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