(This article was first published in MILL Magazine September/October 2018)

Ainslie Henderson Sales Manager at Caledonia Bureau explains why Paisley and Renfrewshire have recently become such hot property. As someone who was born and bred in Renfrewshire, there is barely a street name or style of property I’m unfamiliar with, I’ve been in the estate agency business for 21 years and have witnessed first-hand many trends and changes not least Paisley’s ascent through the property ranks. Continue reading Paisley and Renfewshire Market Watch →

Over the years, the costs associated with moving house have been steadily rising making many home owners think twice before deciding to make a move. Notably, the biggest rising costs across UK are considered to be estate agency fees, followed by stamp duty, and home removal costs. Continue reading Is the cost of selling property stopping you from making a move? →

As children are back to school and the short autumn break is now behind us, it is time for the last bit of activity on the property market before the mood turns all Christmassy. Continue reading Don’t Delay Your Property Move! A Caledonia Property Dumbarton update →

It’s not often that people buy a home that is in turn key condition and that matches their own individual taste, unless of course they are purchasing a property that is newly built and they have  had an input into the decor and other design aspects of the property.

Continue reading What to Consider When Buying a Fixer Upper →

According to Legal & General, the over 55s who are ready to downsize own nearly £950 billion of UK housing stock. Around 39% of so-called last-time buyers want to move to a more manageable, smaller home. In 2015 this figure was just 32%.

Continue reading What You Need to Know About Downsizing →

The Government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme has been hailed a success, given that it has enabled more than 170,000 households to purchase a home that they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford. However, although the scheme has led to a jump in housing supply, one in five people benefitting from the equity loan have used it to trade up the property ladder.

Continue reading Has The Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme Been Successful? →

Dismayed that your home is still on the market or preparing yours to sell? The folks at Go Compare.com Home Insurance recently carried out a survey into the top turnoffs for potential buyers, giving invaluable insight into the priorities of many when it comes to buying their next property. Take a read through the top ten reasons viewers pass on property to ensure yours isn’t making any major faux pas for viewers coming through the door.

Continue reading What’s Most Likely to Put Buyers Off Your Home? →

In August the UK Government set out proposals to tackle some of the issues faced by social housing tenants. Launching a new green paper on social housing, and in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, the government is proposing a major reform on social housing across the country.

Continue reading More Rights for Tenants. What Does This Mean for Landlords? →

With the property market looking healthy at the moment and house prices predicted to rise throughout 2018, is now a good time to invest in a renovation project? Such an investment requires careful consideration and planning, however. Here are our top tips on how to make a profit when investing in a property renovation project.

Continue reading How to Make a Profit Whilst Renovating Property →

Perhaps you’re thinking of downsizing or maybe you’re just looking to get onto the property ladder. We have some excellent homes for sale right now at Caledonia Property in the greater Glasgow area, all of which enjoy convenient commuter links along with comfortable and spacious living for families and couples alike. What’s more, they are all available for under the £100k mark.

Continue reading Great Value Homes for Under £100k →