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A look at the work at the Chapelton development: how is the new village coming along?

September 09, 2015

There has been major housing development in recent years in the North East of Scotland, in order to meet the rising housing demand across the region. The most comprehensive in recent years has been the Chapelton Development by Elsick Development Company (EDC), which, when complete, will provide 4,045 houses according to the initial masterplan – it is expected that the site, just to the South of Aberdeen, will comprise 8,000 houses once completed.

What will changes to the Haudagain roundabout mean for Aberdeen?

September 02, 2015

If you live in or near Aberdeen, you’ve probably used the Haudagain Roundabout – and possibly hated the experience.

How does an interest rate rise affect home owners?

August 26, 2015

Interest rates and, consequently mortgage rates have been at very low levels for a while now – and the thought that rates may rise has led to some concern for house buyers and owners alike.

What you should look for when renting a property

August 20, 2015

Whether it’s the first property you’re renting, or you’re an old hand at the renting game, it can still be difficult to find the perfect property.

Bruce Millers: a further example of the changes in Aberdeen City Centre

August 19, 2015

Many of Aberdeen’s musically inclined citizens will have read last week of news regarding the commencement of demolition works to Bruce Miller’s former shop in Union Street with a certain degree of regret

What will the Third Don Crossing mean for Aberdeen?

August 12, 2015

For those of a certain age, accustomed to the many years of frustration attempting to exit Aberdeen City Northwards, the announcement of the “Third Don Crossing” was regarded initially with disbelief – surely some mistake.

Aberdeen house prices holding steady in Q2 of 2015

August 05, 2015

House prices in Aberdeen and the surrounding area have held steady over the past three months, while the volume of sales has grown by 21.7 per cent over the quarter, our latest report has found.

What will the budget’s buy-to-let changes mean for landlords?

July 29, 2015

Landlords will no doubt have been concerned when George Osborne announced, in his summer budget, that there would be changes for buy-to-let mortgages. But what do these changes actually mean?

What effect has the LBTT had on house prices in Scotland?

July 15, 2015

It’s now been just over three months since the Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) replaced Stamp Duty in Scotland – but what has this meant for the housing market?

What could the Aberdeen City Centre Masterplan mean for the region?

July 08, 2015

Anyone living in or around Aberdeen will no doubt have heard about the Aberdeen City Centre Masterplan, which has recently been approved by Aberdeen City council. But what will the plan mean for the region?

Will Scotland’s housing and infrastructure planning change in the next year?

July 01, 2015

Is the time right to advance Scotland’s infrastructure and housing planning system?

What should you look out for when viewing a property?

June 24, 2015

Anyone who has looked for a new house or flat will know much time they spend online searching for their dream home.

What does the Aberdeen bypass mean for Scotland?

June 17, 2015

If you’ve been reading the news or driving on the roads in Aberdeen over the past few months, it cannot have escaped your attention that work has begun on a £745m bypass.

Aberdeen house prices rise 87.8% in past decade, reveals Registers of Scotland

June 10, 2015

Registers of Scotland has released its latest 10-year property market report, showing what has happened in the property market over the past decade – with an increase in house prices in Aberdeen being one of the key points

Scottish house price inflation experiences biggest annual increase since 2007

June 03, 2015

In the first quarter of 2015, Scotland’s house price annual inflation was 14.6% - the highest annual increase in Scotland since July 2007.

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