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Living in a Conservation Area
November 09, 2023
Conservation areas aim to preserve and enhance neighbourhoods of special architectural or historic interest and form some of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire’s most unique settlements. Trees and other features such as designed gardens are all protected. Permission for even minor works may be needed in a conservation area.
Living in a Listed Building
October 26, 2023
Ranging in date from medieval buildings to those built in the 1980s, listed buildings cover many aspects of our lives – from croft houses and tenements, bridges and mills, to country houses and places of worship. Today’s owners and occupiers of listed buildings and structures have an important part to play in managing this heritage, making sure that future generations will be able to enjoy these special buildings as this generation has.
Key considerations to make before buying your first home
May 17, 2022
When it comes to buying your first home, having as much information as possible will help make those first initial steps that little bit easier. At our recent ‘Ask the Expert’ event, our team of industry professionals provided guidance for first-time buyers and discussed the different elements that they should consider when making a purchase.
How to get the most out of Home Reports
April 21, 2022
When it comes to buying a house, having as much information as possible will help ease any worries and contribute to you making a sound purchase. At our recent ‘Ask the Expert’ event, our team of industry professionals provided guidance for first time buyers, specifically how you can get the most out of home reports.
Improving your credit score: Top tips for first time buyers
December 01, 2021
Buying your first home is exciting but when you’re first starting out, the unknown can seem quite daunting. To help you get the most out of your mortgage deal, we caught up with Martin Williams from Ledingham Chalmers Financial, who was able to provide his top tips for first time home buyers and how to improve your credit score.