If you’re looking to move home and sell your current property, then you might benefit from doing this sooner rather than later. A recent study has found March to be a time when many buyers are in the market and begin to look for a new property. New research from Rightmove (rightmove.co.uk) has found March […]
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You may have heard the news that the laws around fire alarms in homes in Scotland are changing, and it’s happening now. Despite the legislation being introduced in 2019 following the Grenfell Tower disaster in London, it has been delayed until now. It will make Scotland the first place in the UK to enforce the […]
With property searches and enquiries at s1homes so far this year increasing every week, Scots are getting a head start on 2022 and preparing to make their next property move. But with thousands of Scottish properties to search from, buyers can easily get distracted by the choice out there and find it difficult to narrow […]
Could you learn to love your home again with a little update, or is it time to move on? When it comes to ‘love it, or list it’ there are many things to consider, especially when it comes to the costs involved in both updating and selling your home. Let’s get improving! Your extending options […]
We all know that setting new year’s resolutions can mean setting yourself up for failure. The thought of a fresh start and clean slate gives us the motivation to aspire to new levels and set goals that can seem doable at the time but lead to disappointment. But, with a little planning, you can be […]
They say viewing a property in summer is the best time to see it in its best light but viewing a property in winter means you get to see how it really works and how it handles the harshest weather – especially in Scotland. Rain, wind, snow, and ice will all test the ability of […]
We’ve all heard about property prices in Scotland hitting all-time highs but what about the rental market? According to private sector rental statistics from the Scottish government, the average monthly rental price has been consistently rising for the past ten years, with 4-bedroom properties reaching over £1,300 per month in 2020. That’s a 43% increase […]
We all love the feeling of buying something brand new, just out of the wrapper. From the latest new TVs, phones and cars, there’s a special feeling that comes with having the latest new model and knowing that you are the first owner. And it’s no different when it comes to buying a new build […]
With the long-awaited reboot of 90s homemaker over show, Changing Rooms, back on our screens, you may be tempted to take inspiration and give your rooms a little makeover. This could be an entire change-up, or simply transitioning your home interior to match with the seasonal change that is just around the corner. Whether you’re […]
There are many reasons why you may have a property that you don’t live in or need anymore. Maybe you’ve moved in with a partner or moved away for work, whatever the reason, there are options when it comes to your property. At the moment, with property prices at an all-time high, it may seem […]