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Four Reasons Why Savvy Sellers Hit the Market in S

Four Reasons Why Savvy Sellers Hit the Market in Spring

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 16th Mar 2023

In this short read, we look at why Spring remains a good time to sell.

Spring officially starts next week, and with it comes a host of joys: longer days, trees in bud and flowers in bloom.
And if...

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Choosing an Estate Agent? Don’t Forget to Ask Thes

Choosing an Estate Agent? Don’t Forget to Ask These Three Questions First

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 2nd Mar 2023

When hunting for a professional to sell your home, you’ll probably compile a list of property-related questions to fire off at prospective estate agents. Before you commit, here are three important questions you...

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Want to Live Happily Ever After? Don’t Fall for Th

Want to Live Happily Ever After? Don’t Fall for This Common Property Fairy Tale

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 25th Feb 2023

As 26 February is Fairy Tale Day (yes, it’s a real thing), let’s look at the most common property fairy tale and how falling for it can cost you time and money. We love a good fairy tale as much as the next...

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Flush Your Loo and Hide Your Undies: How to Sell Y

Flush Your Loo and Hide Your Undies: How to Sell Your Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 23rd Feb 2023

This three-minute read is the ultimate lazy guide to sprucing up your home before viewings.

As the old saying goes, first impressions matter. And when it comes to showing off your property, the way it looks...

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Selling Up and Moving On after a Divorce or Separa

Selling Up and Moving On after a Divorce or Separation

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 16th Feb 2023

We’ve compiled this simple explainer to help you understand what’s involved.

Research shows that moving house and getting divorced are two of the most stressful things you can do. So, if you’re selling...

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Selling Your Home in Glasgow & Argyll: A Guide for

Selling Your Home in Glasgow & Argyll: A Guide for Summer 2023

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 11th Feb 2023

If you’re thinking of selling your home before the Summer, we’ve outlined what you need to do to make sure you’re ready.

As experienced estate agents in Glasgow & Argyll, we know that selling your home...

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Why Estate Agents Are Your Best Friends in an Unst

Why Estate Agents Are Your Best Friends in an Unstable Housing Market

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 2nd Feb 2023

In this quick read, we look at reasons why having a good estate agent makes all the difference when selling your property.

One minute, the housing market is at an all-time high, the next, newspapers are...

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The Interior Design Trends to Look Out for in 2023

The Interior Design Trends to Look Out for in 2023

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 26th Jan 2023

If you’re thinking of freshening up the interior of your home this year, here’s a list of what’s trending on the design front.

Are you planning a mega makeover in 2023? Or perhaps you just want to make...

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Selling Your Property? The Questions to Ask Before

Selling Your Property? The Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Offer

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 19th Jan 2023

Accept an offer from a fast-talker or a faffer, and your hopes for a speedy property deal could be scuppered. Here’s how to choose the right buyer.

When it comes to property transactions, we often focus on...

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Why Overvaluing Your Property Could Spell Disaster

Why Overvaluing Your Property Could Spell Disaster

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 12th Jan 2023

In this quick read, we look at why an overvaluation can be disastrous and how to avoid this costly mistake.

So, your home is on the market, you’ve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and you’re patiently...

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How Do Agents Value Your Scottish Property?

How Do Agents Value Your Scottish Property?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 6th Jan 2023

In this quick read, we look at different factors that affect the value of your property.

If you’re planning to sell your property, the first question that you’ll inevitably ask is how much it’s worth....

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Why the Highest Offer for Your Home Isn’t Always t

Why the Highest Offer for Your Home Isn’t Always the Best Offer

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we look at reasons why the highest offer isn’t always the best, and why you should analyse all offers before making a decision.

So, you’re selling your home. You’re looking for the...

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Four Reasons To Get Your Home Ready To Sell Before

Four Reasons To Get Your Home Ready To Sell Before Christmas

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Are you thinking of selling your home in the new year, but planning on waiting until January to list your home? Sellers often wait until well after Christmas to get their home on the market, but there is still...

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From Garden Offices to Greenhouses, Changing Prope

From Garden Offices to Greenhouses, Changing Property Trends Revealed

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

If you’re looking to market your home, read on to find out what’s hot and what’s not in the property world.

Forget trend forecasters and property commentators; if it’s insight into housing trends that...

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Why Energy Efficiency Could Affect the Price of Yo

Why Energy Efficiency Could Affect the Price of Your Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this two-minute read, we look at some quick and simple ways to enhance your property’s energy efficiency level and/or reduce your energy bills.

Energy is a hot topic. From price hikes to conserving...

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The Good Sense Guide to Selling Your Home

The Good Sense Guide to Selling Your Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Homebuyers are heavily influenced by what they see, smell and hear, so here’s a guide to ensuring your property appeals to their senses.

Did you know that when it comes to impressing a buyer, you have just...

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Keep Calm and Carry On: Dealing with Property Chai

Keep Calm and Carry On: Dealing with Property Chain Uncertainty

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

How to Handle Property Chain Uncertainty in Scotland

The economic events of recent months have prompted plenty of to-ing and fro-ing in the housing market.While some buyers and sellers in Glasgow and...

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Top Tips to Avoid a DIY Disaster at Home

Top Tips to Avoid a DIY Disaster at Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Will your next home improvement project end in success or a desperate call to the DIY SOS team? Here are five tips to avoid bungling the job.

Repairing and refurbing your own home can be immensely satisfying...

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Tips to Prevent Your Property Sale from Falling Th

Tips to Prevent Your Property Sale from Falling Through

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

A third of all property sales collapse before completion. How can you ensure yours isn’t one of them? Read on to find out.

Selling a property isn’t a sprint; it can be a marathon. It takes time to market...

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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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Why Home Sellers Need Good Agents Now More Than Ev

Why Home Sellers Need Good Agents Now More Than Ever

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at why engaging with a good agent is more important in a slower market.

The last two years have been hectic for the Scottish property market.But now, the market is slowing down, and homes are not...

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Gloom, Doom, Busts and Booms

Gloom, Doom, Busts and Booms

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Why the Scottish Property Market Never Stops

You’d be forgiven for adopting a head-in-the-sand approach to current affairs.
Listening to a news bulletin filled with the energy crisis, the war in...

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Home Improvement Ideas to Help You Sell Your Prope

Home Improvement Ideas to Help You Sell Your Property

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we look at some of the most popular ways to make your home more desirable to future buyers.

Whether you’re a DIY kind of person or prefer to hire a professional, home improvements are on...

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Moving House? Top Tips to Reduce Your Stress

Moving House? Top Tips to Reduce Your Stress

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Here’s our ultimate moving checklist.

There’s no doubt about it, moving home is one of the most stressful life events you can go through. As you wade through boxes, try to settle the kids, hunt for the...

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Red Flags You Need to Watch Out for When Selling Y

Red Flags You Need to Watch Out for When Selling Your Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

If your home is on the market, you’re probably in a constant state of anticipation. Will this viewing be the one? Are you going to get your asking price? Will you need to accept a lower offer? In this quick...

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Looking to Sell Your Home? Here’s What Buyers Want

Looking to Sell Your Home? Here’s What Buyers Want

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

If you’re selling, it’s useful to know what buyers are looking for so that you can get the marketing spot on. This quick read looks at what buyers want most from a home in 2022.

Many buyers say that...

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Instagram Inspo for Your Scottish Home

Instagram Inspo for Your Scottish Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we’ve pulled together some of the most popular interior design profiles on Instagram to give you some inspiration.

Are you fed up with bland magnolia walls, wilting pot plants and tired...

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Why Scottish Sellers Need to Act Now to Move by Ch

Why Scottish Sellers Need to Act Now to Move by Christmas – Yes, Really!

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Severe conveyancing delays mean savvy sellers must act now to be in a new home by Christmas.

You probably think it’s too early to be thinking about Christmas, right? After all, why worry about tinsel, trees...

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Should You ‘Unlock the Value’ of Your Home?

Should You ‘Unlock the Value’ of Your Home?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we go through the essentials when considering equity release.

Have you heard of ‘unlocking the value of your home’? Do you know what it’s all about? If you’re over 55, chances are...

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The Latest Trends in Garden Gadgets and Accessorie

The Latest Trends in Garden Gadgets and Accessories

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

If you’re planning to entertain friends or family at home this summer, check out the latest must-have garden gadgets and accessories. A two-minute read.

Spending time in your own garden, be it pottering...

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Top Tips for First-Time Sellers in Scotland

Top Tips for First-Time Sellers in Scotland

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Selling a property for the first time? Here’s a helpful guide to help you navigate the process. A two-minute read.

Putting your property on the market can be stressful at the best of times, and even more so...

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Property Shows We Love to Watch

Property Shows We Love to Watch

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

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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Estate Agent Myths: What Scottish Sellers Need to

Estate Agent Myths: What Scottish Sellers Need to Know

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

How much of what you know about estate agents is really true? We debunk a few common urban myths.

The digital revolution has given rise to several assumptions about estate agents, but we’re here to tell you...

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A Helpful Guide to Selling Property to Pay for Car

A Helpful Guide to Selling Property to Pay for Care Costs

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We offer some helpful advice about the process and what to do.

If you or a loved one need to move into a care home or require home care, you might be considering selling your property to pay for the costs....

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Get the Picture: Why Sellers Should Use High-Quali

Get the Picture: Why Sellers Should Use High-Quality Property Photos

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

When selling a home, good-quality property photos help you attract more buyers and achieve a higher asking price. What’s not to love? A three-minute read.

One of the golden rules of property selling is not...

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The Décor That Could Bump Up the Price of Your Hom

The Décor That Could Bump Up the Price of Your Home By £10k

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This two-minute read explains how to nail the must-have looks that could push up the price of your home.

Here at Scottish Property Centre, we’ve been telling our clients for years to ditch the clutter and...

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Tips for Marketing Your Home to Families

Tips for Marketing Your Home to Families

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This two-minute read looks at how to ensure your home appeals to buyers looking for a family home.

When it comes to devising a marketing strategy to sell your home, the first step is establishing your target...

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Downsizers: What Do They Want in a Property?

Downsizers: What Do They Want in a Property?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

What do downsizers, a growing force in the housing market, want? Check out this two-minute read to find out.

Downsizers are emerging as increasingly influential players in the property market, with a growing...

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Budget-Friendly Kitchen Refurb Tips for Homeowners

Budget-Friendly Kitchen Refurb Tips for Homeowners

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Discover how to make your kitchen look fresh and modern without spending a fortune in this two-minute read.

Smartening up your kitchen is an excellent way to wow buyers and add value. If you can’t afford a...

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Are Cash Buyers All They’re Cracked Up to Be?

Are Cash Buyers All They’re Cracked Up to Be?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this three-minute read, we look at some of the pros and cons of cash buyers.

When selling your property, there are two magic words everyone wants to hear: ‘cash buyer’. They come with promises of a...

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Britain’s Quirkiest Homes

Britain’s Quirkiest Homes

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we’ve found some of the most interesting homes the UK has to offer.

Come on, admit it. We all love taking a sneaky peek at someone’s home. It’s always interesting to see how other...

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Why You Should Always Use an Agent to Sell Your Ho

Why You Should Always Use an Agent to Sell Your Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this three-minute read, we look at reasons why you should get an agent to sell your home.

When selling your home, you might notice that costs start building up. Paying out for repairs, buying storage to...

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How to Wow Buyers with a Spacious-Looking Home

How to Wow Buyers with a Spacious-Looking Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Find out how you can impress buyers by making each room in your home look as spacious as possible. A two-minute read.

Whether you’re marketing a one-bedroom flat or a seven-bedroom mansion, the same rule...

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How Your Nose Can Sell Your Home

How Your Nose Can Sell Your Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this two-minute read, we look at some of the top scents you can easily use to get your buyers’ noses twitching.

Have you got a big one? A small one? Maybe you’ve got a wonky one.Whatever its shape...

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How to Spot a Great Estate Agent

How to Spot a Great Estate Agent

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This two-minute read explains how to identify a great estate agent – one who’ll land you the best deal for your home.

What separates a mediocre estate agent from an exceptional one? It’s not what they...

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Why Selling Your Home Should Be a Team Effort

Why Selling Your Home Should Be a Team Effort

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Selling a home is not a solo project – well, not if you hope to achieve top selling price. A three-minute read.

If there’s one piece of property advice worth remembering, it’s this: be wary of anyone...

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Two Property Trends That Sellers Need to Know Abou

Two Property Trends That Sellers Need to Know About

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This three-minute read looks at the current market trends and what they mean for people who are looking to sell up.

Are you thinking of selling your home? Then let’s look at two trends that have dominated...

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Thinking of moving this year?

Thinking of moving this year?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Do you know we offer 3 types of property valuations?

What is my home worth?
Instant Valuation
Calculated by a computer algorithm using previous sales data which can vary. This type of...

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Agents Versus Algorithms – Do We Still Need the Hu

Agents Versus Algorithms – Do We Still Need the Human Touch to Sell a Home?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Property portals have revolutionised the market, but can an algorithm replicate an astute estate agent’s experience, empathy, and enthusiasm? A two-minute read.

Here’s a statistic that sums up just how...

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Selling Due to Financial Concerns – Read This Firs

Selling Due to Financial Concerns – Read This First

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you may be considering selling your home. This is a very challenging decision and needs to be given some serious thought. In this two-minute read, we look at some...

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Things to Think about When You’re Relocating for W

Things to Think about When You’re Relocating for Work

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this two-minute read, we go through some important things to consider when selling due to relocating for work.

Landing the perfect job is a dream for most, but what if that opportunity is in a different...

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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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Quick Fixes to Attract More Buyers to Your Home

Quick Fixes to Attract More Buyers to Your Home

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this two-minute read, we look at some of the things that may be putting buyers off (that you can easily fix).

So, you’re keen to sell your home in Glasgow, Lanarkshire or Argyll, but you’re just not...

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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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Thinking of moving this year?

Thinking of moving this year?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Do you know we offer 3 types of property valuations?

What is my home worth?
Instant Valuation
Calculated by a computer algorithm using previous sales data which can vary. This type of...

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Seven Super Ideas to Make the Most of a Spare Room

Seven Super Ideas to Make the Most of a Spare Room

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what you can do with a spare room to ensure you’re making the most out of it in this two-minute read.

Now’s the time to give your spare room some serious thought about how to make the best use...

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How Will Scottish Homes Look in 2050?

How Will Scottish Homes Look in 2050?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this 2 minute read, we look at the findings of an NHBC report into how homes will change in the future.

Star Trek fans, look away now.
“It’s a home, Jim, but not as we know it.” The...

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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

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

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

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

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

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

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

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

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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Refresh Your Home for Spring

Refresh Your Home for Spring

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

As we look to put the long winter months behind us and hope for slightly warmer weather and less rain, it is a good idea to refresh your home ready for the new season. As spring is the season of growth and...

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For a 2021 sale, today’s the day to start planning

For a 2021 sale, today’s the day to start planning!

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

As we approach the end of the year and look ahead to a new season in our lives, we start to make resolutions and goals to make the next year our year. High on the list every year is to find and move into a dream...

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