Demand for properties remains high, despite interest rates rising. The amended LIFT scheme from the Scottish government will help first time buyers and priority groups.

The property market has been buoyant for the last two years, with many homes selling for over the home report value.

Spring is one of our favourite seasons to sell a home – flowers are beginning to bloom, the weather isn’t as cold and it’s getting lighter in the evenings. The dark and wintery season is almost behind us and we can look forward to warmer weather. If you’re planning to sell your home in the coming weeks, then we’ve suggested some proven tips that can help attract more viewers to your home.

After the festive period and into 2022 we’ve seen an influx of enquiries from homeowners wishing to sell their home, potential tenants searching for rental properties as well as new landlords keen to start their portfolio.

If you have aspirations of moving home in 2022 then we would be delighted to help you achieve your objective.

Being accepted for a rental property can be time-consuming, frustrating and complex and many people have told us it’s an anxious wait to hear if their application has been approved.

As we enter June 2021, it will have been 15 months since restrictions on travel, meeting with family and traditional social interactions were implemented to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The Scottish Government announced late last year that the First Home Fund was set to return in early 2021 to help first time buyers onto the property ladder.

Throughout this unprecedented situation, I think we can all agree our NHS staff have been incredible. Working under immense pressure and in a challenging environment, they’ve put their lives at risk to save people in our community.

Whilst we are all currently self-isolating due to COVID 19, why not take the time to do those improvements around your house that kept being pushed to the bottom of the “to-do” list? Not only is it time well spent, it’s a good way to remain active and maintain our mental health.