Property
Inverness property market gets a welcome boost through social media
The Highlands and Islands property market is going strong – and been boosted further by social media. The Inverness-shire property market is in a good condition, according to figures compiled by Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith. For the quarter ending 30 September 2017, sales of properties handled by the firm’s Inverness office are up…
Read MoreFormer croft buildings offers island charm
A charming former croft house on the idyllic Isle of Iona has hit the market. House hunters seeking the serenity of life on an island while living in a home filled with character are being offered this exceptionally rare opportunity with Lagnagiogan. Situated in the heart of the Isle of Iona, Lagnagiogan is a former…
Read MoreTraditional country cottage in Ayrshire is on the market
Galbraith presents to the market Garden Cottage, a beautiful country cottage situated on the 2000 acre Lanfine Estate, near Darvel in Ayrshire. Garden Cottage is a traditional country cottage with a charming, chocolate box appearance thought to date back to the mid-1800s. The property is situated on the Lanfine Estate – over 2000 acres of…
Read MoreStrutt & Parker launch two new properties to market
Property experts Strutt & Parker have launched two new homes to the Scottish market. Benefiting from stunning scenery and tranquil surroundings, both Nigg House and Dunfermline House would make the perfect family home. Dunfermline House, Shore Road, Kingston, Morayshire – Offers Over £585,000 A stunning B listed traditional home with an abundance of period…
Read MoreConfidence returns to Aberdeenshire property market
House sales in Aberdeen continue to show signs of improvement, with good quality family homes in Royal Deeside and Donside in particular remaining ever popular, according to Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith. The latest figures compiled by Galbraith indicated another strong quarter in terms of residential activity for the firm’s Aberdeen office, with an 88% increase in…
Read MoreCALA launches new Balerno development
CALA Homes (East) have launched the first of two new developments in Balerno’s Ravelrig Heights area. The development will consist of spacious four and five-bedroom family homes with a unique layout designed around attractive greens, feature gardens, quiet lanes and characterful cul-de-sacs, each offering their own peaceful seclusion. Many of the homes will benefit from…
Read MoreClosing date set for sale of nuclear-proof Inverness emergency bunker
A property with a difference is currently on the market – a unique subterranean property in the Raigmore area of the city of Inverness. Owners Highland Council have set a closing date for the sale of the Inverness emergency bunker of 2pm on Wednesday, 6 December. The property includes a tarmacadam surfaced car park and…
Read MoreIncrease in demand for properties in Ayrshire
Buyers from throughout the UK are looking to buy property in Ayrshire. House sales in Burns country continue to show strong growth, with the area being an attractive location for buyers from the whole of the country, according to leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith. The latest figures compiled by Galbraith indicated another strong quarter in…
Read MoreHigh demand from international buyers for Scottish sporting estates
Scottish sporting estates are being snapped up by overseas buyers – especially Europeans – thanks to the weak pound. Leading independent property consultancy, Galbraith, reports that international buyers, particularly from the continent, are continuing to purchase sporting estates in Scotland. But this is not only due to the fall in the value of sterling, but…
Read MoreSporting estate landowners reminded over rates revaluations
Landowners of sporting estates are being urged to be savvy and make sure they don’t pay unnecessary fees amid concerns surrounding the revaluation of sporting rates. Sporting rates were first introduced in 1854 under the Lands Valuation (Scotland) Act and require land to be included in the Valuation Roll. Shootings and deer forests were excluded…
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