The current vogue for open-plan living has been with us for a while and shows no sign of diminishing through familiarity. In this latest article in our Insight series, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explores the background to what has become a cornerstone in residential property design. “In 1999, the very first …
“Multigenerational living offers many benefits, but it’s important to agree on how it will work in practice – and also to have a property suitable for shared living”. In this latest Insight, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, offers some thoughts and advice on the sometimes tricky prospect of sharing your home with …
As the dust settles on a momentous decade, Queensberry Properties’ director, Steven Simpson considers how the Scottish property market reacted and responded to economic and political uncertainty. “The start of a new decade always provides a good opportunity to reflect on the last ten years, and the 2010s were a particularly turbulent time for the …
Mixed-use developments offer benefits to residents, businesses and even local councils, and their popularity is growing across Scotland. In this latest Insight piece, Queensberry Properties explores further. In the 20th century, house building was generally a siloed activity. Property firms might have been working within a wider master plan, but they were rarely tasked with …
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As we approach the start of a new decade, the need to preserve our planet has become a topic of conversation around the world. In this latest Insight, Queensberry Properties’ consider how housebuilders can play a key role in creating developments which give a home to nature, as well as to people. “The landmark Blue …
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In our latest Insight, Queensberry Properties’ Design & Technical Manager, Kirsty Henderson, examines how the continual evolution of architecture provides a fascinating glimpse into how our lives and expectations have changed over time. “Architecture has always played a critical role in both shaping and reflecting the society of the time. On one hand, architects are …
After a century of flight to the suburbs, urban living has come into vogue for a variety of reasons. In this latest Insight, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explores further. “For much of the 20th century, living in the heart of a city was unfashionable and even somewhat undesirable. Demand for suburban …
Computer generated images are a crucial tool for housebuilders. In this latest Insight, Queensberry Properties’ marketing director, Hazel Davies, explains how the appliance of technology can help sell a lifestyle as well as a development, enabling buyers to imagine what a future home will look like before construction begins “Before the internet revolutionised house hunting, …
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According to Queensberry Properties’ Land and Development Director, Fraser Lynes, there’s no need for our cities to continue expanding outwards, when Scotland has plenty of urban land available for redevelopment. Fraser explains: “For almost a century, people have worried about suburban sprawl and the growth of our cities. It’s been referenced in literature, from George …
Architecture has always influenced how we use and enjoy our homes, but 21st century homeowners expect more from their properties than ever before. Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies explains. “Residential property design has always been shaped by two distinct (and sometimes opposing) forces. Builders and developers are responsible for setting the architectural …
