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Do Period Properties Really Come with a Premium?
Do Period Properties Really Come with a Premium? By BBC Scotland's Brian Gilmour When it comes to buying a home, there’s always been something special about period properties. Whether it's a Victorian terrace in Glasgow or a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh,...
First-Time Buyers Are Skipping the Ladder and Going Straight for the Family Home
First-Time Buyers Are Skipping the Ladder and Going Straight for the Family Home Once upon a time, buying a flat was a rite of passage—a first step onto the property ladder. From there, homeowners would gradually “climb the ladder,” trading up from one-bed flats to...
Gourock Leads the Way as Coastal Property Prices Surge in Scotland
Affordability remains a key advantage. Towns like Millport, Rothesay, and Girvan continue to offer charming coastal living with average house prices well under £130,000. These communities may not grab national headlines, but they are increasingly on the radar of buyers priced out of other areas.
Scotland Surpasses London as Top UK Destination for American Homebuyers
Scotland is making its mark on the global property map, and for many American buyers, it’s proving to be the perfect blend of value, beauty, and culture.
Lettings, Factoring, Sales: The Indigo Square Story
Whether you’re looking to sell your home, your rental flat, or simply want to know your options — we’re here to help.
Scotland’s Housing Emergency: A Year On – Words or Action?
The numbers tell the story clearly. We may have declared a housing emergency—but without coordinated, urgent action, it remains just words.
Spring has sprung
The housing markets in North Ayrshire and Inverclyde are experiencing a welcome boost as an early spring brings optimism to buyers and sellers alike. Traditionally, the property market performs best in the spring when pleasant weather encourages house hunting and...
End of Rent Controls in Scotland: A New Era for Tenants and Landlords
The introduction of a long-term cap in 2027 is an attempt to mitigate these challenges, but the effectiveness of such measures will depend on careful implementation and continuous evaluation. As Scotland transitions through this critical period, it remains to be seen how these policy changes will ultimately shape the rental housing market.
UK House Price Trends: March 2025 – Scotland’s Housing Market Overview
Sourcing reliable data on how the housing market is behaving can be confusing. The media will often focus on the national UK picture. Even when discussing Scotland, they will also pick off headlines and numbers that seem to be contradictory. Then, when you do...
House Market and Repairs – Restricted but Open
Section 18 (k) of the new legilation allows us to “move home or undertake activities in connection with the maintenance, purchase, sale, letting, or rental of residential property that the person owns or is otherwise responsible for”.
New Restrictions and the Housing Market Jan 2021
JANUARY 4TH 2021Following the govt announcement at 2pm today (Monday 4th January) our offices will remain closed to the public with staff working remotely.With regards to what is allowed we note that the guidance permits, Section 18 (k) of The Health Protection...
Aid for private rental landlords & Other updates
More Information on the announcement of the scheme can be found here and the govt have an FAQ page HERE and applications for the scheme can be found HERE
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Make sure your letting agent or factor is properly registered with the Scottish Government and a member of ARLA
Letting: Indigo Square are members of the Council of Letting Agents (CLA) and ARLA. We are also a Registered Letting Agent with the Scottish Government
Registration Number LARN1903041
Factoring: Brian Gilmour an Affiliate of the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) and the company is registered with the Scottish Government
Registration Number PF000843
Scottish Government Letting Code of Practice - DOWNLOAD PDF HERE