At Caledonia, we are always striving to respond to new housing market trends and keep track of the preferences of our clients, viewers and potential buyers. We want our properties to stand out – particularly in an age of online property browsers, who often begin their property search on property listing sites like Rightmove and Zoopla, where there are thousands of other properties vying to be clicked on. Continue reading Why Property Videos Sell Homes
Even though we’re a few days away from the official first day of spring, the weather in Scotland is still (unsurprisingly) very wintry. In the space of a month, we’ve had everything from blizzards and drifting snow to red weather warnings and polar vortexes. Whilst spring is nearly here, winter is definitely not over yet. Continue reading Draughty, Cold Home? A Few Easy Tips to Make It Warmer
Keen gardeners will be itching to get out into the garden again after the winter months. For those who are hoping to spend more time in the garden this year but who aren’t quite sure where to start, here are a few simple spring gardening tips and ways to prep your garden for the year ahead. Pull on your welly boots, look out those gardening gloves and get out into the fresh spring air whilst giving your garden a healthy tidy up. Continue reading Early Spring Tips for the Green Fingered
Hands up if you love your dishwasher and could not live without it?! Whether you are a tenant or a homeowner, dishwashers are one of those modern appliances that we often take for granted in our homes. They sit in the corner of our kitchens for most of their lives and perform that task we all dread with quiet dedication— washing up. Continue reading A Guide to Keeping Your Dishwasher in Tiptop Shape
As we head towards spring, it’s a good time to get planning some of those renovation projects you have been putting off. When thinking about bathroom renovations in particular, which need to be both eye pleasing and highly functional, there are a few important aspects to remember. Like kitchens, bathrooms are harder and more expensive for potential buyers to replace, and could be a real deal-breaker, so planning and careful consideration goes a long way when it comes to bathroom updates. Continue reading Bathroom Renovation Mistakes
There are plenty of chances to step out this spring and celebrate the end of the dark and drab winter months! Whether you fancy getting outside into nature or seeking out some entertainment in the city, we have gathered together a few events to look forward to throughout March and into April, happening in the beautiful west of Scotland. Continue reading West of Scotland in Spring
2018 may be the year you finally make a move – whether you’re looking to relocate for work, find a bigger property for a growing family or downsizing in your retirement. Moving can be a daunting prospect and a huge upheaval in your life, however, with experts by your side it can be a smooth and successful experience! Thinking of putting your home on the market? Here are the first five steps to consider when starting the property sale process. Continue reading Put Your Home on the Market in 5 Easy Steps
If this year you have made a commitment to keeping your home squeaky clean and well maintained, here we have a few handy tips to stay housework with minimal stress. Continue reading Keep on Top of House Work in 5 Steps
2017 was a rocky road for many in the landlord sector, with lots of legislative changes hitting the sector hard. With the continued impact of things like Mortgage Interest Tax Relief and the roll-out of Universal Credit, below are some important changes for all landlords to make sure they are aware of as well as steps to take in face of these changes in 2018. Continue reading What Does 2018 Have In Store for Landlords?
Winter can be a hard slog, especially during the January and February dip after the Christmas period. When the elements are harsher on our body and mind it’s important to be kinder to ourselves, taking things a bit easier. In saying that, going into full hibernation mode can also just add to the feeling of lethargy and low mood. Here are a few tips to help you embrace winter, keep yourself in balance and survive the colder, darker months of the year. Continue reading Spring Is Still Far – How to Embrace the Winter Time