Author: Robert Carroll

  • June Property Market Update 2022

    As we look forward to the summer months, we’ll take a look at what’s in store for the housing market in Scotland in the second half of this year. The relaxation of Covid restrictions, longer days and better weather have helped us all to feel more optimistic. Whilst the property market remains strong, we’ll examine…

  • May Property Market Update 2022

    Property market highlights: Property prices continue to rise, with an 11.7% year-on-year increase in the average price Houses and properties with more space continue to be the most popular The rising cost of living doesn’t appear to be affecting the property market as yet Property prices continue to rise, with a 11.7% year-on-year increase in…

  • Offers Over – How Much Should You Pay?

    If you are looking at purchasing a property marketed as ‘Offers Over’, the main question you will probably be asking is “how much will I need to pay to get this property?”. Unfortunately there is not one straightforward answer to this question for all properties or circumstances. Ultimately there will be a number of  factors…

  • Best Places to Live in Glasgow

    On the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow is Scotland’s most populated city and offers a wide range of properties, good schools, a thriving cultural scene, excellent shopping, expansive parks and proximity to the coast and mountains. The city is divided into five key areas: City Centre, North Glasgow, Southside, East End and West End,…

  • April Property Market Update 2022

    Property market highlights: Property sales and listings volumes show signs that they are returning to a pre-pandemic level Buyer demand still however outstripping available properties creating a very competitive market We discuss if the war in Ukraine has already or will have an impact on the Scottish property market Property sales and listings volumes show…

  • Property Market Update March 2022

    Property Market Highlights Less property on the market fuels quicker and more expensive property sales Houses in the suburbs continue to be most popular choice for buyers Property affordability gap continues to grow with the rise of inflation Less property on the market fuels quicker and more expensive property sales The end of the year…

  • What is a Note of Interest in Scottish Property Market?

    If you’re thinking of buying a property in Scotland, you may be asked if you wish to ‘note interest’ in the property and you might be wondering what a Note of Interest is, why you would want to note interest and who can submit a Note of Interest for you.  What is a Note of…

  • When Do I Get My Money After My Property Sale Conveyancing Completes?

    After going through the process of selling a home, the question of when a seller will get their money is understandably one of the most commonly asked questions that property sellers have. At MOV8 our in-house conveyancing department will always aim to distribute any free proceeds of a sale within 24 hours of the settlement…

  • Property Market Update February 2022

    Property Market Highlights The ‘race for space’ and increasing house prices continue Signs of more interest in city centre living Record number of first time buyers purchase homes in 2021 The ‘Race For Space’ and Increasing House Prices Continue Since the pandemic many people have been looking for more space in their homes, whether this…

  • Property Market Update January 2022

    Property market highlights: Property prices continue to rise with strong buyer demand remaining Re-evaluation of living circumstances continue – likely still driven by the pandemic Strong property market likely to continue into 2022. Property prices continue to rise with strong buyer demand remaining The end of the year is traditionally a quieter time for the…