Life on the inside

Stuck indoors? Binged enough TV? Then why not try something new – taking up a new hobby can be really good for you, not just to keep you busy, but it can help your mental wellbeing during this period of isolation. If you’re not sure what to take up, here are some ideas for new […]

UK Government guidelines on moving home

Moving home is a stressful and challenging time, many of you who have reserved or contracted on a new Allanwater home will be concerned that during this ‘stay at home period’ you will not be able to continue to move home.   The UK government have issued advice regarding this situation and states that “there […]

Thousands of new home buyers benefit from incentives

It’s estimated that thousands of households per week have benefitted from incentives and stepped onto the property ladder with the assistance of the Help to Buy shared equity scheme. Help to Buy (Scotland) assists with properties up to the value of £200,000.  Now the Scottish Government have launched another initiative aimed solely at first-time buyers. […]

SHOWHOME IN ALVA OPENED BY MICHELIN CHEF, MICHEL ROUX JR

Cuillin showhome is first in Scotland to feature a new Roux Kitchen, created by top manufacturers Moores, & endorsed by top chef . Allanwater Homes Silver Glen development in Alva has had a very special visitor, with top chef and culinary legend, Michel Roux Jr, coming along to officially open the development’s first showhome. The stunning […]

Home Decor Trends for 2020

Entering a new year means, new trends, new ideas, and new ways to decorate your home. With that being said, some things will change this year. Every year we all get the decorating bug. There’s just something about having a fresh new year that makes you want to go all out and explore. Taking that […]

Incentives at Rumblingwell

Allanwater Homes popular Rumblingwell development, just ten minutes from the centre of Dunfermline, has incentives available on its final three and four bedroom homes. On offer is the three bedroom terraced, and semi-detached Kintail villa, ideal for first time buyers, couples, and young families, and priced from just £162,995 for the terraced design, and from […]

Thinking of buying a new home in 2020

If you are thinking of buying a new home or planning to move into 2020 with a new address then now is a perfect time, with interest rates still at a record low buyers are in the driver’s seat. Despite the climate for buyers being in an excellent condition, you shouldn’t jump into the housing […]

Why Buy a New Build Home

One of the main benefits of buying a new home is low maintenance, something you won’t find in a second-hand home. With so many energy-efficient elements put into new homes, such as insulation, solar panels, you’ll find that you’ll save on your energy bills. Also, with new build homes, if you reserve early enough, you’ll […]

Some festive Christmas colours to brighten up your home

 Will you choose a traditional Christmas theme of red, gold and green or will you opt for a more contemporary approach of bright and unusual colours?  Here are some ideas to help you choose. Adding some warmth with copper tones, burnished bronze and aged brass can provide a more sophisticated and elegant look. These colours […]

Small Interiors in the Pink

These small homes measuring no more than 754 square feet, maybe small but my do they pack a punch in design ideas. Whether you like a bright hot pink in your home, a duskier shade of the hue or prefer a soft and sweet blush tone, there is something to suit everyone and these homes […]