Posts Tagged ‘property’
Scotland’s retirees face significant property shortfall
People approaching retirement in Scotland are facing a significant financial property shortfall, according to new research. UK planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has published a report, entitled Later Living – Are We Planning for our Future?, which reveals that specialist UK retirement properties built so far have mostly been aimed at the better-off, while…
Read MoreIt’s the last chance to buy at boutique development
Time is running out to own the last remaining ‘showstopper’ showhome at a boutique development near Glasgow. Award-winning, five-star rated housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are offering the last remaining property at their exclusive Red Lion development in the sought-after suburb of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. The Cramond is a five-bedroom detached villa over three…
Read MoreInterior designer’s eclectic tastes create unique home
Interior designer Xanthe Weir owns this stylish apartment in one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian townhouses on Royal Terrace. The two-bedroom property features a modern sitting room, bespoke kitchen, dining room, large bathroom, utility room and exterior courtyard. It was the first of the terraces on this street to be built by William Playfair, and Xanthe’s…
Read MoreA beautiful B-listed home is now available to buy
A handsome detached Georgian house protected by a category ‘B’ listing is now available to purchase. Presented by Robb Residential, Ardlamont House, near Tighnabruaich, dates from approximately 1820 and is laid out over two storeys with a garden level. The house is of harled finish with painted smooth ashlar at quoins, window mullions and door…
Read MoreIsland property project could really pay off
A picture-perfect home boasting idyllic island serenity and stunning sea views has hit the market. The Boat House on the Isle of Jura in the Inner Hebrides, is surrounded by the best of Scotland’s wild terrain, creating a paradise for walkers and nature lovers. The partially completed home and detached boat house offer buyers a…
Read MoreChildren’s pup idols are coming to Edinburgh
Ask any young child what their favourite TV show is, and the chances are high that it’s Paw Patrol. Next week, it will be all paws on deck as Edinburgh will be kicking off the UK leg of the Paw Patrol Live – The Great Pirate Adventure global tour begins when they set sail to…
Read MoreLandlords prepare to meet new code deadline
Landlords shouldn’t fear the major legislative changes being introduced in Scotland’s letting sector. That’s the view of independent property consultancy Galbraith, who say they changes are a major turning point in the sector. The two key legislative changes transforming the residential lettings sector in Scotland are the replacement of Short Assured Tenancies by Private Residential…
Read MoreWorking in the garden good for mental health
Britain’s gardeners value time spent outdoors more highly for their mental wellbeing than as a source of exercise. That’s according to research conducted by Quilter Cheviot Investment Management, headline sponsors of BBC Countryfile Live. Nearly nine out of ten (88%) respondents agreed that gardens provide a good space for mental wellbeing. This was more important…
Read MoreVictorian value to be had in this Glasgow terrace
A beautifully refurbished Victorian four bedroom family home is now available in Glasgow. Presented by Savills, 24 King Edward Road is a traditional sandstone terrace house in the popular Jordanhill catchment area. The accommodation is split over three floor and comprises four bedrooms and two bright and spacious reception rooms. Internally the property has been…
Read MoreHow to make money in today’s property market
For those looking for the best way to profit from today’s property market it isn’t as straight forward as pre-credit crunch times. For those that aren’t afraid of a bit of graft, one option worth considering is self-build. Rupert Osborn, a former banker turned landscape gardener, and his wife, Lindsay, already owned a suitable plot,…
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