Author: Robert Carroll
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Monthly Scottish Property Market Update – November 2010
November’s Good News…Housing Market Stabilises! After getting a healthy dose of pessimism thrust at you in my October property market update, I am delighted to report in October that the property market in Scotland appears to be a bit healthier. That is not just my anecdotal experience but also based on fact. Well, on statistics…
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Are We Once Again Becoming a Nation of Shop Keepers? The Demise of the Large High Street Retailer Need Not Spell the End for High Street Businesses
It was sad but not entirely surprising to see that Jessops had gone into administration yesterday, the latest in a long line of major retailers to have gone out of business. These are businesses that have found it impossible to compete with the internet-only companies who sell the same services and products. So, for industries…
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The Government Backed First Time Buyer 95% (percent) mortgages scheme – how will it benefit you in Scotland and does it apply to Scotland?
The UK Government recently announced that it is launching a scheme to help First Time Buyers on to the housing ladder. It also is aimed at stimulating the building industry. First Time Buyers are to be given 95% loan-to-value mortgages for properties in new-build developments that are covered by the scheme. In turn, the government…
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Should You Pay Money into Your Mortgage or Your Savings? Excellent Money Saving Expert (www.moneysavingexpert.com) Article
I’m personally coming up for remortgage time at the beginning of December so I have a more than fleeting interest in mortgages at the moment. Getting the best mortgage rate is an important step to not wasting money every month on owning a home. However, if you’re lucky, you might be able to save a…
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Spread the Glove – Please Help MOV8 to Help Vendors of The Big Issue this Winter
Glove thy neighbour as thyself…. We are very lucky at MOV8 Real Estate. After a long day of helping our clients to buy and sell properties around Edinburgh and the Lothians, we get to go back to our own homes and enjoy the comforts of warmth and shelter. However, particularly at this time of year,…
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Budget 2012 – What Do the Stamp Duty Changes Mean for Property Buyers and Sellers in Scotland?
George Osborne yesterday revealed his Budget for 2012. The Budget included an increase in the 0% rate of tax and cuts to corporation tax, all of which are very welcome from a business and personal point-of-view. However, given that we sell properties in Scotland for our clients, it’s the impact of wider changes to property-related…
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Spread the Glove – Last Chance to Donate Your Winter Woolies for Big Issue Vendors
Thank you to all of the staff and clients who have contributed so generously to the Spread The Glove campaign that we’ve been running on behalf of The Big Issue. Your generosity has been overwhelming! We’ve had people stop in our offices to deposit unwanted woolies in our collection boxes.