Category: Property Development

Renovation Ideas to Make Your Property More Attractive to Tenants

Image source: Pixabay If you are looking for a tenant or buyer, renovating your home can be a great way to make your property stand out and command a higher fee. When you modernise it with new paint, flooring, and a few updated designs here and there, you’ll attract more reliable renters and reduce vacancies. …

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What Does It Take to Succeed in the Property Market?

For landlords and investors alike, the property market presents great opportunities for strong investment returns, but also unique challenges. This month, we’re exploring a little of what it takes to “make it” in the residential property world. Whether you’re an experienced investor, a DIY landlord, or someone considering dipping your toes into real estate, these …

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5 Reasons to Restore Your Wooden Windows Instead of Replacing Them

Wooden windows are full of charm and character. They give your home a timeless and beautiful look but over time, wear and tear can set in. Peeling paint, draughts, or even a bit of rot might make you wonder: should I replace them? The truth is, that restoration can often be the better option. Saving …

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Lets Talk with Nicky McConnachie

In episode 95, we are delighted to be speaking with Nicky McConnachie, Founder and CEO of 29Twelve, a boutique consultancy offering specialised services in property sourcing and vacant home management. Known as the “Mary Poppins of the Property Industry,” Nicky brings a wealth of experience and a personalised approach to the property market. From diverse …

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Why it is Critical to Get Your Tenement Building Surveyed

On a sunny mid-afternoon in early October, large chunks of red sandstone, apparently from a second-storey window lintel, came tumbling down off a tenement building in Portobello in Edinburgh. Fortunately, the fallen stonework, which landed on the pavement adjacent to the entrance of a Scotmid car park, did not cause any injuries. But it does …

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Tough Decisions are Worth Taking

I wonder what President Franklin D Roosevelt would say about Scotland’s current housing crisis. FDR steered the US through the Great Depression and was once quoted as saying: “Do something. If it works do more of it. If it doesn’t, do something else.” That seems pretty straightforward, but why are we still struggling to find …

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