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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – March 2025

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 29th Mar 2025

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


February 2025
Before we look at this...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 29th Mar 2025

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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Artificial Intelligence: Can It Help Buy or Sell a

Artificial Intelligence: Can It Help Buy or Sell a Home in Scotland?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 27th Mar 2025

It’s often said that artificial intelligence or AI is the future and will change how we do everything. So can AI help you find a home to buy or assist you in selling one? Let’s find out.

What is AI?AI...

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What the Spring Budget Statement Means for the Pro

What the Spring Budget Statement Means for the Property Market

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 27th Mar 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just made her Spring Statement in Parliament. Here we’ll look at what it might mean for the property market.

The Spring Statement, also known as the Spring Budget, isn’t meant...

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How Will Today's Interest Rate Decision Affect the

How Will Today's Interest Rate Decision Affect the Scottish Property Market?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 21st Mar 2025

Thinking of buying or selling in Glasgow or Dunoon? Here’s how the interest rate decision affects you.

The Bank of England (BoE) has opted to hold its base interest rate at 4.5% in today’s announcement, a...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – February 2025

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 1st Mar 2025

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


January 2025
Before we look at this...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 1st Mar 2025

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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Buying an Ex-Rental Property: Tips for Homebuyers

Buying an Ex-Rental Property: Tips for Homebuyers in Glasgow and Dunoon

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Buying a property that was previously a rental can be well worth considering. Here’s what you need to know.

Firstly, why buy an ex-rental property?An ex-rental can be an attractive property proposition...

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What The Latest Interest Rate Reduction Means for

What The Latest Interest Rate Reduction Means for Buyers, Sellers and Landlords

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Interest Rate Cut to 4.5% – What It Means for the Property Market in Glasgow and Dunoon.

The Bank of England has decided to cut the interest rate from 4.75% to 4.5%.What might this mean for homeowners,...

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How's the Property Market Doing So Far in 2025?

How's the Property Market Doing So Far in 2025?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Now we are into February, let's look at what's happening in the property market. And ask, is now a good time to buy or sell?

In 2024 the property market ended on a positive note.The Bank of England...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – January 2025

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


December 2024
December is traditionally a...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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Three Ways Trump Could Influence the Local Propert

Three Ways Trump Could Influence the Local Property Market

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

What Trump's presidency could mean for property owners in Glasgow and Dunoon.

Next Monday (January 20th), Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of the United States of America for the second time....

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – December 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We reflect on 2024 and give some predictions for the property market in 2025 in our last monthly update of the year from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – November 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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What’s in Store for the Property Market in Scotlan

What’s in Store for the Property Market in Scotland in 2025?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

With the end of the year drawing closer, housing experts have revealed their predictions for 2025 and beyond – and the news is positive.

According to national property firms Hamptons, Savills and JLL, the...

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Inflation – How Will It Affect the Property Market

Inflation – How Will It Affect the Property Market?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

It was revealed today that inflation increased to 2.3% in October. We take a look at what this means and if it is good or bad for the property market in Scotland.

The latest Consumer Prices Index (CPI)...

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BREAKING NEWS: How Today's Interest Rate Decision

BREAKING NEWS: How Today's Interest Rate Decision Could Change the Property Market

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

The Bank of England announced that the base interest rate will be cut by 0.25 to 4.75%.

Earlier today, the Bank of England (B of E) announced that the base interest rate will be cut by 0.25 to 4.75%.
...

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What The Budget Means for the Property Market

What The Budget Means for the Property Market

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Budget 2024 – What Does It Mean for Homeowners and Movers in Scotland?

With PM Keir Starmer warning it would be painful, the new government’s first Budget has been hotly awaited for some weeks now.In...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – October 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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Good News for First-Time Buyers and Upsizers

Good News for First-Time Buyers and Upsizers

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Product Availability Trebles

New data shows the mortgage market has bounced back from the turbulence of two years ago.
Think back to this time in 2022, and you’ll recall the mortgage market was...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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Is Autumn a Good Time to House Hunt?

Is Autumn a Good Time to House Hunt?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We Look At Why Buying Now Should Be Considered.

The weather is dreary. Christmas is on the way.So, right now is an absolutely terrible time to jump into the housing market. Isn’t it?You should wait...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – September 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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Interest Rate Held: What the Bank’s Decision Might

Interest Rate Held: What the Bank’s Decision Might Mean for the Property Market

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Stop Press! The Latest Interest Rate Announcement – 19 September 2024

The Bank of England has just announced its decision on interest rates.And the decision is… to keep the interest rate on hold at 5%...

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How to Avoid a Messy Bank of Mum and Dad Dispute i

How to Avoid a Messy Bank of Mum and Dad Dispute in Your Family

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Points to Seriously Consider Before Helping Your Kids get on the Property Ladder

If you’re considering giving your child a helping hand to buy their first home, you’re not alone.
Figures show...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during August 2024 with an update from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

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Want to Be in Your New Home by Christmas?

Want to Be in Your New Home by Christmas?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Now’s the Time to Act

It’s months away and probably the last thing on your mind right now, but we need to talk about Christmas.We know it’s annoying when people jump on the festive bandwagon and...

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The Evolution of Estate Agents in the UK

The Evolution of Estate Agents in the UK

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We Look At How The Role Of Estate Agents Has Changed Over The Years.

The role of estate agents has dramatically transformed over the centuries.
How the job of helping people buy and sell...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during July 2024 with an update from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Interest Rate Update: What Buyers and Sellers Need

Interest Rate Update: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We take a look and what the Bank Of England may do now!

Property experts say that many people have put their moving plans on hold until interest rates drop*.Is this the right or wrong thing to do?...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during June 2024 with an update from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Multigenerational Living: How to Find a Home That

Multigenerational Living: How to Find a Home That Suits Your Family’s Needs

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Some tips on how to find the perfect family home.

From adult children returning to live with mum and dad to elderly parents moving in with their offspring, multigenerational living is on the rise in the UK*....

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How the Five Senses Can Help You Find Your Dream H

How the Five Senses Can Help You Find Your Dream Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Your senses are important when buying a home.

Buying a home is a huge undertaking that many property hunters find exciting – but also a bit scary.
With so much at stake, what if you make an...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during May 2024 as buyer demand soars.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for the month to date (1 May – 28 May 2024), we...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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First-Time Buyers: Facts and Figures from around t

First-Time Buyers: Facts and Figures from around the World

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at some what First-Time Buyers face in different parts of the world.

Getting on the housing ladder in the UK is no easy feat, with property prices and inflation meaning it can take first-time buyers...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during April 2024


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for the month to date (Apr 1 – Apr 28 2024), we agreed 36 new sales...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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How Mortgages Differ around the World – A Guide fo

How Mortgages Differ around the World – A Guide for Scottish Homeowners

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at how other countries have different attitides to mortgages.

If you’re paying off a mortgage on a property in Scotland, you’ll be well aware of how the mortgage market works in the UK.But how...

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The Pros and Cons of Taking Your Kids to Property

The Pros and Cons of Taking Your Kids to Property Viewings

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at the points you should consider when taking your kids to viewings.

If you’re looking for a new family home in Scotland, viewings will play a key role in your quest to find ‘The One’.
...

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Homeowners: Be Prepared for These Questions from B

Homeowners: Be Prepared for These Questions from Buyers

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Tales of the Unexpected: We look at some unusual questions home buyers might ask

You can always tell when someone is really interested in buying your home by the number of questions they ask.
...

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New Year, New Home: How to Set Property Goals for

New Year, New Home: How to Set Property Goals for 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

If moving could be on the cards for you next year, now’s the time to set some goals to help turn your property dreams into a reality.

Perhaps you’re feeling squeezed in your current home and want more...

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The Insulation ‘Solution’ That Comes with a Mortga

The Insulation ‘Solution’ That Comes with a Mortgage Warning

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Get it right, and insulation can add value to your home. Get it wrong, and it could be difficult to get a mortgage for your property. Read on to find out why.

With energy prices sky-high and global warming a...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during March 2024 as values continue to increase in Glasgow.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for the month to date (Mar 1...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during February 2024 including a significant imbalance between supply and demand.


Our figures for February highlight the increasing demand v...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Dodging the Deal-Breakers: Top Tips for Homeowners

Dodging the Deal-Breakers: Top Tips for Homeowners and Buyers

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at main point for consideration when deal fall apart.

The journey of buying or selling a property is often filled with anticipation and excitement.
However, it can also be fraught with...

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Celebrating our Twentieth Birthday with a Communit

Celebrating our Twentieth Birthday with a Community Promise

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

It's not every day that we hit a milestone like 20 years in business, and at Scottish Property Centre, we're taking a moment to both look-back and plan ahead.

We started in 2004, with Paul and Julie Burns...

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Buyer Confidence is Returning to the Scottish Mark

Buyer Confidence is Returning to the Scottish Market – Here’s Why

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at how interest rate pressure is easing – bringing more buyers to the market.

Good news: the latest data on buyer demand shows that the number of property hunters out in force is up by 14%*.
...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Our first market update for 2024 as we look at what is happening in the property market so far. This year also marks our 20th Anniversary and to mark the occasion we partner with The Prince and Princess of Wales...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Top Tips to Help You Save for a Mortgage Deposit

Top Tips to Help You Save for a Mortgage Deposit

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at some top tips for saving for your first mortgage deposit.

One of the biggest challenges first-time buyers (FTBs) face is getting a deposit together.Saving a large sum of cash while covering all...

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Home-Buying Psychology: The Emotional Factors Shap

Home-Buying Psychology: The Emotional Factors Shaping Scottish Property Choices

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We investigate the emotional triggers in the home-buying process.

We’re estate agents, not mind magicians like Derren Brown, but recently, we’ve been delving into the psychological aspects of home buying....

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We take a look back at December and 2023 as well as some thoughts on what is in store for the property market in 2024.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures, 2023 finished a lot...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

November 2023 market update and highlights

Before we look at the most up to date stats and outlook from this month’s UK House Price Index, here is a quick snapshot of Scottish Property Centre’s month in...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Breaking News - Bank of England holds rates

Breaking News - Bank of England holds rates

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

The Bank of England has announced the base rate will stay at 5.25% for at least another six weeks.

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 5.25% today with 6 members of the Monetary Policy Committee...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Five Property-Hunting Tips for Homebuyers

Five Property-Hunting Tips for Homebuyers

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at some tips on how buyers can fine-tune and fast-track their property search.

Buying a home is a huge decision – possibly one of the biggest you’ll make in your lifetime (no pressure then).
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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Base Rate Held and Updates for Landlords including

Base Rate Held and Updates for Landlords including the Cost of Living Act for Rental Properties

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Welcome news for most home owners and buyers as the base rate finally holds after 14 consecutive increases. Not so good news for landlords as it was confirmed the Cost of Living Act has been extended for a further...

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Six Must-Ask Questions for Couples Buying a Proper

Six Must-Ask Questions for Couples Buying a Property Together

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at the important things couples should discuss before they start their property search.

Buying a property with a partner can be an exciting next step in a relationship.
Swapping paying...

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Buying a Property in 2023: What You Need to Know

Buying a Property in 2023: What You Need to Know

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at some of the issues buyers need to consider before making a big move.

Buying a new home is a big step that comes with lots of considerations. Finding the right property in a good location at a price...

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Bank of Mum and Dad: What Buyers (and Their Parents) Need to Know

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this sales article, we look at the issues around buyers relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad.

Every year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on...

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A Quick Guide to Buying Your First Property

A Quick Guide to Buying Your First Property

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We take a brief look at the first-time buyer’s journey and what they can expect.

If you’re thinking about buying your first home, congratulations! You’re about to experience a huge life moment and...

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Purchasing an Executory Sale Property: What Buyers

Purchasing an Executory Sale Property: What Buyers in Scotland Need to Know

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what buyers need to know about executory sales and confirmation.

Picture this: After a long and exhausting property search, you finally find the home that's just right for you. But then the estate...

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Why Some Plants Are a Disaster for Sellers

Why Some Plants Are a Disaster for Sellers

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this week’s sales article, we look at plant species that affect house sales and why buyers should be made aware of them.

Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance...

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Buying an Scottish Property? You Need a Mortgage B

Buying an Scottish Property? You Need a Mortgage Broker – and Here’s Why

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at how mortgage brokers can save buyers time, money and hassle.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to remortgage your property, getting a good mortgage deal is probably top on your list of...

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Property Spotlight

Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View some of our latest properties for sale across Glasgow and Argyll

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Finding Your Dream Home Just Got Easier - Our 𝗡𝗘

Finding Your Dream Home Just Got Easier - Our 𝗡𝗘𝗪 Website is Now Live!

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! We've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a website that makes buying, renting or selling a property a breeze.

Whether you're a...

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Buying a Property in 2023? Here’s What You Need to

Buying a Property in 2023? Here’s What You Need to Know

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we look at three reasons why buying a property this year is still a good idea and why it’s important to stay positive.

If 2023 was the year you were going to buy a new home, it’s fair...

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Additional Dwelling Supplement increased in Scotla

Additional Dwelling Supplement increased in Scotland

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) increases from 4% to 6% on additional properties

From today, 16 December, the Scottish Government has raised the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) from 4% to...

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Are Mortgage Overpayments Good or Bad?

Are Mortgage Overpayments Good or Bad?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this four-minute read, we explain the ins and outs of overpayments.

Mortgages are dull. Let’s be honest. They’re huge commitments, they’re complicated to arrange and in the current climate, it’s...

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How to Maximise your Budget and Buy Your Dream Hom

How to Maximise your Budget and Buy Your Dream Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we look at ways to maximise your budget and get the home you’ve always wanted.

Buying a home comes with a lot of dreams, needs and wants, but there’s another consideration, too –...

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Six Tips on Finding a Good Lawyer for Scottish Buy

Six Tips on Finding a Good Lawyer for Scottish Buyers and Sellers

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

To prevent your property deal from progressing at a snail’s pace – or falling through altogether – you’ll need a good lawyer. Here’s how to find one.

Once you’ve agreed a deal to sell or buy a...

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These Mistakes Could Lose You Your Dream Property

These Mistakes Could Lose You Your Dream Property

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we look at ways that buyers can avoid losing the race towards purchasing their dream property.

If you’re looking for a new home, time is of the essence. The market is competitive, it...

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Freeholds and Leaseholds Made Simple

Freeholds and Leaseholds Made Simple

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This quick read explains what Freehold and Leasehold means and why they are important.

If you’re new to the property market, learning the lingo is essential. There are lots of legal and financial terms you...

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Property Shows We Love to Watch

Property Shows We Love to Watch

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In this quick read, we look at some firm favourites and why they’re so good.

Hands up if you’ve ever lost a couple of hours sitting on the sofa watching a property show? Whether it’s a 30-minute fix or...

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Making Mortgages Easier to Understand

Making Mortgages Easier to Understand

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we demystify mortgages and explain some of the jargon you might come across.

If you’re new to mortgages, you’ll be forgiven for feeling a little bit overwhelmed. There’s a lot to...

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Four Things to Consider When Buying a ‘Doer-Upper’

Four Things to Consider When Buying a ‘Doer-Upper’ in Scotland

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

When searching for a new home, do you scroll past properties that look a little worse for wear? You know the ones, where the carpet hasn’t been changed since the 70s and the floral wallpaper is curling off the...

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Quick Tips for First-Time Buyers

Quick Tips for First-Time Buyers

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We look at the steps that First Time Buyers should consider when trying to buy

Taking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your...

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What’s a Green Mortgage and How Do You Get One

What’s a Green Mortgage and How Do You Get One

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In this article we look at the benefits of a Green Mortgage and how to get one.

If you’re taking out a new mortgage or about to refinance your property, have you considered a green mortgage? No? Never heard...

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Coming Soon - "Treeburn", Lower Whitecraigs

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Have a sneak peek of this extended bungalow coming soon for sale on Woodvale Avenue, Lower Whitecraigs.

Enjoy the HD video tour of "Treeburn" - a succesfully extended bungalow on Woodvale Avenue, Whitecraigs....

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The Bank of Mum and Dad Comes to the Rescue

The Bank of Mum and Dad Comes to the Rescue

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This two-minute read looks at parents’ integral role in helping young people get on the property ladder.

There’s one financial institution that never seems to go out of fashion, and that’s the dear old...

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Price Change - 56 Boydstone Path, Glasgow, G43

Price Change - 56 Boydstone Path, Glasgow, G43

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Offers Over £185,000 - 3 Bedroom Mid-Terrace Modern Family Home

56 Boydstone Path, Glasgow, G43
Offers Over £185,000 - Home Report £210,000
A wonderful and beautifully maintained...

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Stunning tenement in Dundrennan Road, Battlefield

Stunning tenement in Dundrennan Road, Battlefield

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

New to the market - 1 bed flat with dining kitchen

We all love a Glasgow tenement close! And this has to be one of the finest examples in Battlefield. Check out the tiled floor entrance and original tiling to...

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Conveyancing Scam Warning for Buyers and Sellers i

Conveyancing Scam Warning for Buyers and Sellers in Scotland

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Devious fraudsters are hacking the emails of buyers and sellers, sometimes with devastating consequences. A two-minute read.

Hackers and cyber fraudsters went to town in the UK last year, swindling £1.3...

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New to Market - Stylish Battlefield Flat

New to Market - Stylish Battlefield Flat

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Two bedroom flat now available on Lochleven Road.

120 Lochleven Road, Battlefield, G42
Offers Over £139,000 (Home Report £150,000)
Stylish and immaculately presented two bedroom...

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Things to Consider Before Buying a New-Build in Sc

Things to Consider Before Buying a New-Build in Scotland

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this two-minute read, we explore the pitfalls of buying a new-build property.

So, you’re thinking about buying a new-build. You’ve fallen in love with the area and the idea of a brand-new home, but is...

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Advantages of Buying a New-Build Home

Advantages of Buying a New-Build Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this two-minute read, we look at the advantages of buying a new-build home.

When you visit a show home, it’s easy to imagine yourself sitting at the beautifully laid table, sinking back into the comfy...

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The Art of Compromise – What Buyers and Sellers Ne

The Art of Compromise – What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This two-minute read looks at the, sometimes inevitable, part compromise plays in many property transactions.

When it comes to buying a home, there’s a word that buyers don’t like to hear, but it really...

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How our Heads Up Property Alerts help you…

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Find out about our latest properties coming soon before Rightmove and Zoopla!

Ever missed out on the perfect property just because you heard about it too late, or the Estate Agent never told you about it as...

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Market update from our Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Ar

Market update from our Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

October 2021 market update and highlights

Before we look at the most up to date stats and outlook from this month’s UK House Price Index, here is what our agents are seeing locally from our branches in...

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Market update from our Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Ar

Market update from our Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Argyll branches

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July 2021 market update and highlights

We look back on another busy month for our branches and highlight some of the sales for July, as well as look at the stats for the property market in general and what...

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Market update from our Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Ar

Market update from our Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Argyll branches

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June 2021 market update and highlights

Scotland have gone crashing out the Euro’s, lasting about as long as it can take to sell your home at the moment! Historically, major sporting events such as the...

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All the latest property news from our branches in

All the latest property news from our branches in Glasgow, Lanarkshire & Argyll

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May 2021 market update and highlights

As most of the country enjoys the benefits of moving to Level 2, the guidance for our industry remains relatively unchanged. Rightly so, it’s safety first and our...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

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All the latest property news from our branches based in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.

As the country enjoys the further easing of lockdown restrictions, its great to see our local communities busy again...

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Southside update from the Shawlands branch

Southside update from the Shawlands branch

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

As we reach the end of the first quarter of 2021 and pass the anniversary of ‘Lockdown 1’, all signs are pointing to a busy few months ahead for the property market in the southside of Glasgow.

The clocks...

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Shared Ownership vs. Help to Buy

Shared Ownership vs. Help to Buy

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

These are two schemes that are aimed at helping people get onto the property ladder. They are available to those that would not otherwise be able to purchase a house on the open market. However, many people get...

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2021: the year of the smart home purchase

2021: the year of the smart home purchase

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Struggling to find the right home? Don’t forget the golden rules of the property game…

If you snooze you lose

Trying to call the bottom market with any degree of certainty is a gamble...

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