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Latest Data Shows Renting Cheaper Than Buying

Research by estate agents Hamptons International and shown that renting a property is a cheaper option than buying in most parts of the UK since December 2014.
Published by on 05 Jul 2021 10:51

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Lord Haughey Plans To build Affordable Homes

Business tycoon Lord Willie Haughey has revealed £1 billion plans for his vision to build 11,000 homes in Scotland during the next nine years.
Published by on 25 May 2021 10:00

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Edinburgh Among Hotspots Driving Market Performanc

The latest data from Keller Williams UK has revealed that Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife are the current Scottish home selling hotspots.
Published by on 27 Apr 2021 13:52

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Scottish First Time Buyer Fund Closes

A fund that focused on helping first-time buyers get onto the property market closed in just five days after a huge rush of demand on the scheme, leading to criticism from property managers and letting agents in Scotland.
Published by on 27 Apr 2021 13:47

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Category A Listed Church Set To Luxury Apartments

A historic church in Crieff near Perth is the centrepiece of a £3m project to create nine luxury apartments to be available through letting agents in Scotland.
Published by on 12 Apr 2021 13:01

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Legal Ruling Gives Tenants Stronger Safeguards

Across the UK, the last few years has seen a range of new legislative measures aimed at boosting the rights of tenants in the growing private rental sector. However, it is only when put to the test in the courts that some of them can be shown to have serious legal force.
Published by on 31 Mar 2021 12:41

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Rents Rise Sharply In UK, Except In London

With demand outstripping supply, rents for UK properties outside of London have increased at a record pace, according to a report from estate agents Hamptons
Published by on 24 Mar 2021 15:12

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Stamp Duty Tax Reduction Not Extended In Scotland

The reduction in stamp duty land tax that has been a catalyst for a highly competitive housing market for housebuyers, landlords and letting agents is set to continue for another six months, according to a government budget announcement.
Published by on 18 Mar 2021 15:30

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Average Property Prices In Scotland

For the first time ever, the average price of a house in Scotland has broken the £200,000 mark, with the latest Scottish House Price Index compiled by Walker Fraser Steele Chartered Accountants revealing that the average property price at the end of December was £202,170, Mortgage Introducer reported.
Published by on 15 Mar 2021 14:06

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Tenants Leaving City Centres For The Suburbs

The latest data from property portal Rightmove has shown that asking rents in major city centres have dropped by as much as 12 per cent as tenants, looking for more space and amenities such as gardens during the lockdown, have been heading towards the suburbs.
Published by on 24 Feb 2021 11:29

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