Posts Tagged ‘property’
Downsizing can lead to the start of a new life
You’ve made the decision. The kids have flown the family home and you’re ready to sell up and move to a more compact property. It’s an exciting time. There are lots of advantages to downsizing, including lower heating bills, and fewer rooms to clean – which means more time to spend on what you would…
Read MoreAn attractive six bedroom townhouse
An exceptional six bedroom Georgian townhouse with views of Arthur’s Seat is now on the property market. Offered for sale by Knight Frank, this is a grand townhouse in Regent Terrace, one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after addresses. Set over four floors, impressive reception rooms are balanced by up to seven bedrooms. A private garden, direct…
Read MoreMore houses go for over £500K on Highland property market
The Highland property market continues to hold strong, according to independent property consultancy Galbraith. They say they are witnessing more activity in the north of Scotland primarily driven by increased investment in the area. The firm’s report for the third quarter of 2018 (July – September) showed that the number of sales conducted by the…
Read MoreGo back to the future with this modernised cottage
A beautiful country property blending a traditional cottage with modern extension is currently for sale. Presented to the market by Galbraith, Remilton is a substantial rural home of the highest calibre, which has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation over two levels extending to about 351 sqm (3,779 sqft).…
Read MoreDumfries and Galloway house sales at highest level in a decade
Property consultancy Galbraith says that the property sector in Dumfries & Galloway is at its most buoyant since 2008. They say houses are selling faster and an increasing number of properties selling at a closing date. The firm sells 130 residential properties per annum in Dumfries & Galloway, on average, with the majority of these…
Read MoreA delightful equestrian property for sale
Balhaldie Farm is an equestrian property with extensive outbuildings which is now for sale. Presented for sale by Galbraith, Balhaldie Farm comprises of a modern three bedroomed dwelling house with garden grounds, equestrian facilities including stable block, outdoor arena woodlands, paddocks and former agricultural outbuildings extending in all to 8.4 Ha (20.7 acres). The house…
Read MoreMagnificent mansion once owned by Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott’s favourite home, a magnificent A-listed mansion set above the River Tweed, is currently on the property market. Ashiestiel House, in Clovenfords, Selkirkshire, is presented for sale by Savills, this magnificent home has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms, two secondary bedrooms, a gardener’s cottage, outbuildings, a garage, gardens and parkland.…
Read MoreOrganic farm status delights Prince Charles
A second section of Dumfries House estate is to be certified as organic in January. This is another major element being realised, as part of The Prince of Wales’s vision for the East Ayrshire site he saved for the nation 11 years ago. The Kauffman Education Gardens, where thousands of school children each year learn…
Read MoreFarmers can benefit from three key areas
Many Scottish farmers could benefit from commercial opportunities in three key sectors which offer the potential to transform their businesses. That’s the view of leading independent rural property consultants Galbraith, the renewable energy, forestry and tourism sectors are still offering attractive returns. Speaking at the firm’s farming seminar for 160 industry figures today (Friday), Ian…
Read MoreHoliday home was the best decision they ever made
For busy business owners, Alex and Daniela Vickers, buying a holiday home at Balloch Park, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, has been, in their own words, ‘the best decision we’ve ever made.’ The couple, from Bedfordshire, run a swimming pool and hot tub business, Azure Pools Ltd, and wanted an ‘escape’ holiday home property they could…
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