September

2016

Moving home timeline: How long does it take to sell a property?

September 29, 2016

In Scotland, moving house involves a practical aspect – organising a removal company, utility companies, advising all and sundry of your change of address and a myriad other matters to attend to, and a technical side, the legal side. Thankfully, you can outsource that side of things to your solicitor.

Five tips for a second property viewing

September 27, 2016

If you step out of a property after a first viewing and have your heart set on it, the first thing you should think about doing is booking a second viewing.

Is Scotland’s housing economy relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad?

September 22, 2016

Over half a billion pounds is loaned out by the Bank of Mum and Dad in Scotland, according to Bank of Scotland’s latest How Scotland Lives research.

What impact is the Diamond Bridge having on the North East?

September 20, 2016

The Third Don Crossing – also known as the Diamond Bridge – opened to the public in June. Now, three months later, we take a look at what the opening of the bridge has meant for transport around the city.

Five things to do in and around Ellon

September 14, 2016

Just 16 miles away from Aberdeen lies the attractive town of Ellon, next to the River Ythan. With so much to see and do in the town, it is no surprise that it is home to over 9,000 people. ASPC takes a look at five ways to spend a day in the area.

Is the cost of LBTT blocking progress up the property ladder?

September 07, 2016

Is the introduction of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) stopping people from moving up the property ladder? That’s what Homes for Scotland suggested in a report