The Olympus Blog

Selling your home this Spring? Read our latest free expert guide.

Spring is the season of renewal and rejuvenation, making it an ideal time to put your property on the market.
With the days...

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...

What NOT to do when thinking about selling.

Most home sellers want three things: to get the best possible price for their property, to complete the sale in good time and to avoid bucket-loads of stress....

We look at the area Lanlords should consider by upgrading their rental investment.

Some landlords, actually many, have an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ approach to their rental property’s...

We look at what some Fathers consider when moving home with their family.

There’s plenty to consider when moving home, especially when a growing family is involved.
Over the past few months,...

Some tips on how to get the most out of your relationship with your letting agent.

If you’re a landlord looking to save time and money (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), a good letting agent can be a...

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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Some advice on the upcoming changes that landlords will have to consider when making tax returns.

Did you know that HMRC plans to introduce new rules on how landlords file their tax returns?Here’s an...

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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We explain the steps to take if you want to switch to a different estate agent.

They say selling a home is a marathon, not a sprint, but what happens if your sale is progressing at a snail’s pace or going...