Our latest quarterly house price report shows a further reduction in the Reality Gap (the difference between what house sellers hope to sell their properties for and the price they actually achieve) as sellers achieve higher prices. The s1homes Scottish house price report reveals that the average asking price across Scotland fell by almost 1% […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rangers Goalkeeper, Allan McGregor’s plush Glasgow West-end pad is for sale on s1homes. It’s been widely reported they’ve dropped the price by £75,000, the second price drop since the property went on the market 4 months ago. The decor is definitely like something from Footballer’s Wives so if you fancy living like a footballer, now’s […]
An interesting story on heraldscotland reports that Edinburgh is becoming a top destination for international buyers looking to relocate in the UK. Estate agents are reporting rises in the number of foreign buyers thought to be due to it’s cultural scene, quality schools and universities and the concentration of financial companies with HQ’s in the […]