As we all know, no two homes are ever the same and that was definitely the case with a recent sale in Glasgow’s Dowanhill. When the homeowners decided to put their home on the market, they spoke to various estate agents trying to find someone who was experienced with private home sales as they wanted […]
Autumn is here, schools have started and the selling and buying property season is ramping up ahead of (could we say it?) Christmas. If you have a move up the property ladder in mind, this is a very good moment to turn your plans into reality. Glasgow’s property market is very much a seller’s market, […]
So you sometimes need to work from home but that is not always possible with so many domestic distractions. What are your options? Even if space might be a challenge, a home office can still be possible with our handy tips. And by the way, we have created a Pinterest board on home office solutions […]
An ‘urban oasis’ – doesn’t that sound nice? It also sounds expensive and like a lot of hard work, but it’s not! Essentially, the goal is simply to transform the interior of your home into an inviting and comfortable space that you want to be in. This is something we all strive for, whether or […]
You can already feel it in the air – the turning of the seasons, as we prepare to say farewell to the ‘summer’ and welcome in the autumn… which is kind of omnipresent here, let’s be honest. Suddenly the evenings are getting darker that little bit earlier, and we all mention this to each other […]
Located in the heart of Glasgow West End, arguably the city’s most vibrant, popular and exclusive area—and home to some of the city’s most impressive residential architecture—Vanilla Square is a dynamic, award-winning estate at letting agency with a dedicated team of professional property experts. To deliver the very best service to all of our clients, […]
We’re lucky in Glasgow to have such good local services that provide options for recycling. It’s generally not that much of a challenge to find a nearby bottle bank, and the council provides weekly recycling and food waste collection. This makes it much easier for city dwellers to reduce their landfill contribution. But there’s lots […]
This post and images were contributed by our Dress for Sale partner, Jo Woodward of Sienna Interiors & House Doctor. The bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in the home, but often one of the smallest. This places great emphasis on the need for good planning and design. A small bathroom obviously […]
There are few things in life that feel quite as indulgent as staying at a luxe boutique hotel. Sadly, unless you have won the lottery, it’s just not possible to stay in one as often as you might like. So how do you get that luxury hotel experience in the comfort of your own bedroom? […]
When you think of Glasgow, who’s the first architect that springs to mind? For most people, it’s Charles Rennie MacIntosh, which is completely understandable because he was a truly remarkable talent. However, one important Scottish architect who is often overlooked by many is Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. Responsible for some of Glasgow’s most impressive buildings, including […]
