Housing market experiences mini-boom post lockdown
Despite the concerns for the economy as we come out of lockdown, the housing market is experiencing a bit of a mini-boom at present. The housing market is fighting back as many homebuyers look to find homes with garden space or an extra room to accommodate a working-from-home area. Also, with the reduction in the […]
LBTT Bonus for buyers
The Scottish Government have offered a bonus to house buyers by raising the threshold of LBTT from £145,000 to £250.000. This means that eight out of ten house buyers will benefit from not paying LBTT. The Government have also pledged a further £50 million investment into their First Home Fund initiative. Helping first-time buyers to […]
Tech solutions for your home office
The world of business has changed with many of us making space for a home office to work from home. However, during the recent pandemic, even more, are seeing the benefits of working from home. Therefore, creating a comfortable and efficient workspace is essential for productivity. Along with providing an emotional environment to ensure good […]
Trials and tribulations of home working
During the last few weeks, we have all experienced the trials and tribulations of working from home. While many of us thought we would find it difficult working remotely, some found it much more manageable. With the help of technology, and communicating through business software, we have been able to share ideas, deliver presentations and […]
Working Remotely
What can we expect when the lockdown is over? Will, we go back to the way life was before or will we have to adopt the new ‘norm’? For nearly three months now we have been self-isolating and for many of us working remotely from home. We’ve managed to adapt, learn new things and realised […]
Buying your New Home goes virtual
New home developers go virtual with online reservations and video walkthroughs. During this period of lockdown, it can feel like your whole life has come to a grinding halt. However, more and more businesses are changing the way they do business going forward and new home developers are no exception. With the power of video, […]
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 […]