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Our latest quarterly house price report  shows there is still a significant Reality Gap (the difference between what house sellers hope to sell their properties for and the price they actually achieve) as sellers achieve almost 10% less than their asking price. The s1homes Scottish house price report reveals that the average asking price across […]

Property factors across Scotland can sign up to a compulsory registration scheme from August 1. Infrastructure Secretary Alex Neil said the move is both good news for consumers and would help enhance the reputation of this sector of industry. About 225,000 homeowners across Scotland use property managers to carry out repair and maintenance responsibilities of […]

Today sees the launch of government approved schemes which help to protect tenants against rogue landlords wrongfully keeping their deposit. SafeDeposits Scotland, The Letting Protection Service Scotland and MyDeposits Scotland will take deposits from landlords or their agents for safekeeping and provide key information about the tenancy, the deposit and the scheme to the tenant. Landlords and […]

If you have plans for world domination, would like the privacy to train your private army and somewhere to park your helicopter, then Eilean Rìgh is the place for you. Located in Loch Craignish, Eilean Rìgh island is around 260 acres in size, has two houses,  an observatory, boat house, 2 slips ways and a jetty. To keep you […]

For the first time in many generations, the iconic island of Ailsa Craig is on the market for a price of £1.5 million. Home to the world’s best known Curling Stone quarry and one of the largest colonies of gannets in the world, the island lies 10 miles off the Aysrhire coast, half way between […]

Research from the Bank of Scotland has identified the top 10 areas appealing to aspiring young professionals in Scotland. Naturally, these are based in the main cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh & Aberdeen. You might expect that properties in these ‘hotspots’ come at premium but that’s not always the case with many of these areas offering […]

Our latest quarterly house price report shows a widening of the Reality Gap (the difference between what house sellers hope to sell their properties for and the price they actually achieve) as the average selling price fell in the first quarter of 2012, to 10% below the average asking price. The s1homes Scottish house price […]

Scotland offers some of the best scenery in the world and if camping isn’t your thing, perhaps you’ve thought of buying your own holiday home in a scenic location? Log Cabins make a fantastic holiday home and can often be used as a rental investment. Here are a few of the best currently for sale: […]

So it turns out underwater living on the River Clyde is in demand! Thousands of you viewed the Poseidon development and we even got a few genuine enquiries. But yes, we’re afraid this was an April fool. There were a few giveaways if you look closely at the photos and description – such as the […]

Glasgow’s River Clyde is to become home to a one of a kind development of 2 bedroom flats, offering a unique underwater lounge.  Poseidon, by Scottish developer Pilar Homes, is set to become one of the most sought after addresses in the UK. The apartments offer panoramic views of river bed, plus each one has […]

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