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Hazel Davies Queensberry Properties Sales & Marketing Director

That was the year that was

Another hugely eventful year draws to a close, but what have we learned across the construction, architecture and property finance sectors during 2023? In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, takes a look back over the year that was. “After …

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How natural materials gave Scotland its unique look

In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies examines how Scotland’s raw materials have shaped our streets and skylines. “Scotland has always benefitted from a richly diverse palette of construction materials. The land beneath our feet is impregnated with unique stone, …

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How the internet could evolve in coming years

In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, examines possible advances in home internet access, from lightbulb-powered broadband to 6G’s universal accessibility “Today’s consumers tend to regard internet access as both ubiquitous and long-serving, yet neither of those sentiments is really …

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How Scotland’s New Towns evolved

New Towns transformed Scotland’s landscape, and their influence on modern architecture is undimming. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, examines how Scotland’s new towns evolved. “Scotland is blessed with a unique and rich architectural heritage, but many of its …

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What the Victorians did for us

In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, examines how Victorian influences continue to shape today’s Scottish architecture. “Every architectural era has its proponents and adherents, from Georgian minimalism to Brutalist obduracy. Yet no architectural style has influenced Scotland as much …

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How to exploit rooftop space

In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explains how roof spaces, although often inaccessible and underutilised, can serve as anything from communal residential gardens to a home for nature. “It’s self-evident that every building needs a roof, yet historically, architects …

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Let there be light

In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explains how architects and new home builders maximise light in apartment buildings using clever design to improve living conditions for residents. “We don’t tend to notice daylight until we’re without it. Now that …

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Keeping visitors safe on active construction sites

Builders have a duty of care to anyone on their construction sites, which creates evolving challenges as residents move in and building work advances. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, considers best ways to help ensure optimal on-site safety. …

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