Buying New Build vs Period Property in Scotland

New Build vs Period Property in Scotland

When purchasing a home in Scotland, one of the most important decisions is whether to invest in a new build or a period property. Both options come with distinct advantages and challenges, and the right choice largely depends on personal preferences, lifestyle, and budget. This blog will explore the pros and cons of buying a new build vs period property in Scotland, helping you make an informed decision.

Selling Your Home in Scotland in 2024: Strategies for Maximising Value and Minimising Stress.

Selling your home in Scotland and maximising your property value

Selling a property can be daunting, but with the right strategies and guidance, it can also be a rewarding and profitable experience. As we navigate through 2024, the Scottish real estate market continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for sellers. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a larger home, downsize for retirement, or relocate for work, maximizing the value of your property while minimizing stress is paramount. In this guide, we’ll explore effective strategies for selling your home in Scotland in 2024, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction.

5 Tips for Finding the Right Property Manager for Buy-to-Let

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Once you’ve found your ideal investment property, it’s time to find some tenants and just wait for the money to start rolling in. Easy, right? Well, not necessarily. Being a landlord can be a surprisingly hands-on role if you’re opting to self-manage your properties.  This is why we recommend working with a knowledgeable property manager, […]

How to Find the Best Tenant Type for Your Investment Property

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Having a target market of tenants in mind for your buy-to-let property is important as it can help you decide what kind of repairs and cosmetic upgrades you should take on and even which property to buy for your investment.  For example, families appreciate lots of storage space and a nicely maintained outdoor space, while […]

Best Updates to Your Buy to Let Property to Increase Value

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Making sure your buy-to-let property stays looking fresh and inviting is key to attracting and retaining tenants in the long term and helping you to secure the best possible rental income. If your property is in need of a bit of an update, where should you begin and how much time and money should you […]

Thinking of Starting an Airbnb? Here are Reasons to Think Again

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Airbnb has seen a dramatic rise in popularity over the last decade, creating a new avenue of income for property investors. From the outside, it looks like an extremely lucrative investment – and why wouldn’t it be? In 2018, over 3.85 million tourists visited Edinburgh and contributed £1.3 billion to the Scottish economy. So, without […]

Your Guide To Buying UK Property From Hong Kong

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Hong Kong offers a thriving, international culture, a robust financial sector and lower taxes to its residents, making it a popular home for UK expats. But with loved ones living abroad and the Hong Kong property market being difficult to make a profit in, many expats and Hong Kong locals alike are looking overseas and […]

Should You Self-Manage Property Or Hire A Property Manager?

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If you’re new to the buy-to-let market, one of your first questions will likely be whether you should self-manage your property or get a letting agent to deal with your tenants and any issues that pop up during their tenancy. There are several pros and cons for each option and what’s right for you depends […]

Airbnb vs Renting

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Airbnb vs Long Term Lets – Head to Head Is Airbnb more Profitable than Long Term Renting? In our latest blog post we are going to compare long term renting and Airbnb. And provide you with the answer to “Which investment is the best property investment strategy for you?” First let’s cover the basics when […]

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