While the average house price of a property in Glasgow in July 2019 was £175,663, the vibrant and ever-popular West End of Glasgow is something of a property micro market with prices generally 33% higher than the Glasgow average. For example, the average price in Hyndland is £314,862, Dowanhill is £300,636 and Kelvingrove stands at £276,612. The […]
Buying your first home is likely the biggest purchase and one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, so it makes sense to do a bit of thinking, researching and planning in preparation. If you go in with your eyes wide open and having considered all factors carefully, you may land an investment that […]
According to recent Zoopla figures, Glasgow has posted the strongest gains, with property values rising by 5.1% during the past 12 months. Compare this to the rest of the UK and house price growth for the major cities has fallen to its lowest level in 7 years, with the average property selling for 3.9% under […]
Moving into your first home is an exciting time but it can also be quite daunting knowing how to make a house a home, especially if you are moving from either your parent’s house or student digs. Here’s a guide to what you may need to do and items you’ll need to purchase for your […]
The Home Staging Association UK & Ireland recently carried out a survey of property professionals across the United Kingdom, including estate agents, property developers and property managers to determine the effects of home staging a property for sale. The report highlights the benefits of dressing a property prior to a sale, something that we at […]
Many properties in the West End of Glasgow and City Centre have a courtyard garden and although you may feel your options are limited, there is so much you can do to make your courtyard garden look beautiful whilst being functional. Here are some ideas to get you started if you want to transform a […]
The Times Best Places to Live – Kilmacolm Kilmacolm has been named as one of the best places to live in Scotland, seen as country commuter heaven with a splash of cool. Located in suburban Renfrewshire, Kilmacolm is a popular place for families to live outside of Glasgow. In fact, it’s one of the most […]
The performance levels of pupils across the country have been graded based on the percentage of school students gaining five or more awards at SCQF level six, equivalent to Highers in the previous curriculum. Glasgow’s Jordanhill Secondary School, the only state-funded secondary not in council control, topped the list. Higher achieving schools tend not to […]
Time Out joined forces with Tapestry Research to find the world’s best cities for 2019. The Time Out Index survey asked 34,000 anonymous city dwellers from the world’s major cities about food and drink, culture, nightlife, community, happiness, beauty, affordability and convenience to come up with a list of the 48 best cities in the […]
Despite a shortage of homes and the ongoing challenge of raising a deposit, first time buyers make up the largest part of the property market in the UK for the first time since 1995, new research from Halifax has found. This is good news for the housing market as new buyers coming on to the […]
