For the last few years, house buyers have been leaving behind urban life to seek fresh pastures in the countryside. They’ve taken advantage of changing working practices to swap busy streets and heavy traffic for small communities in rural settings. Now though, there are signs that life is returning to the heart of our cities. …
Changing or replacing flooring becomes challenging after you’ve moved into a property, so it’s crucial to make the right choices in a new home. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, guides homebuyers through the various options. “There are many …
It’s vital for homebuyers to understand the main taxes levied on residential properties in Scotland, so they can budget accurately and avoid unexpected penalties. Taxation has enjoyed an unusual amount of media coverage recently, thanks to a combination of National Insurance rises and scrutiny of the Chancellor’s wife’s tax affairs. While some of the latter …
Showhome design is a constantly evolving artform. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, spoke recently with one of the UK’s leading creative directors, Blocc Interiors’ Suzanne Thomas, on how to ensure new-build homes have a cutting-edge appearance. By its …
The ongoing reverberations of the pandemic have made 2021 a unique year for the construction sector and residential property market. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ director, Steven Simpson, looks back on another challenging twelve months. “As another pandemic-blighted year draws to a close, 2021 …
In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, we spoke with Glasgow based Scope Bathrooms’ director, Derek Miller, about the evolution of what was once affectionately regarded as ‘the smallest room in the house’. Bathrooms have evolved into stylish and welcoming spaces, and it’s remarkable to consider how far …
From a developer’s perspective, showhomes and viewhomes offer competing attractions. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, appraises the rival merits of each. “New homes pose certain challenges for developers in terms of demonstrating what prospective purchasers might expect when …
As society resumes some of its former rhythms, people are keener than ever to embrace the benefits of local amenities. 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 the enduring popularity of urban living. “As the UK’s vaccination programme allows …
Housebuilders have a responsibility to ensure new-build homes are future-proofed, which is challenging given the rapid evolution of digital connectivity. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explores the challenges. “Housebuilding has always been a highly technical process, but historically, …
Effective marketing materials are essential for buyers to make the biggest purchase of their lives, ideally combining digital and real-world resources. In this latest article in our Insight series of in-depth analyses of all-things property, Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explores the latest initiatives. “Compared to many industries, the house building sector …
