The Olympus Blog

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)...

How better lighting can help sell your property in Glasgow and Dunoon.

Grey, cloudy days and darker nights don’t show your property to its best advantage. So, here are a few simple lighting tips that will...

Tackling Mould in a Rental: What Glasgow Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Despite greater awareness and tougher legislative measures, mould can still be a significant issue for landlords and tenants.

Let’s face it – doing property maintenance isn’t many people’s idea of a good time. However, keeping on top of maintenance can help ensure your property’s value in the long term.

Here are our top...

Now the dust has settled on the Budget, let’s look at what it might mean for landlords and buy-to-let investors.

The overall themes behind the Budget, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, were economic...

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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Key Tips for Landlords in Glasgow

Have you ever wondered how some landlords seem to run successful portfolios and others don’t seem to crack the rental property puzzle?
In our experience,...

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...

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...

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...