Fun Christmas Traditions from Around the World
Many countries have strange and wonderful traditions at Christmas time, so we thought we would share some of the more quirky traditions with you. Kentucky Christmas No it’s not an area in American, instead it is a gourmet Christmas dinner in Japan, yes – that’s right, in 1974 Mr Kentucky Fried Chicken had a fantastic […]
Spooky Halloween decorations
“The time has come to dress your home, with ghosts and ghouls and pots of treats and pumkin heads with lights that beam. Hairy spiders climbing webs, scary costumes walk the streets and all because it’s Halloween” With Halloween upon us it has become increasingly popular to impress your family and friends with your spooky […]
The A – Z jargon Buster of buying a house
Buying a house is probably the biggest purchase you’ll make, so you need to fully understand the jargon used in this process. We’ve put together an A – Z list of the most frequently used terminology and what it means. A – Agreement in Principal (AIP) – a mortgage advisor will provide this document for […]
Buying a New Home
The process of buying a new home needn’t be complicated in fact there are really only eight simple steps to the process. Our infographic below sets out the process of choosing your home to appointing a solicitor. At Allanwater Homes we try to make the process of buying a new home as stress free as […]
How to make more space in the bedroom
We spend a large part of our life in the bedroom so having a comfortable spacious room is important. A third of our life is spent sleeping with even more time is spent in the bedroom, so maximising the space can make all the difference. At Allanwater Homes the majority of our homes come with […]
Understanding How Mortgages Work
Buying a new home is a big investment and if you are taking out a mortgage for your home you will also be taking on the responsibility of that for the next 25 to 30 years. Therefore, understanding what a mortgage is and how it works is important. There are three parts to a mortgage […]
The Secrets of Having a Clean Kitchen
There are some folks who seem to have immaculately clean kitchens at all times. Whether you’re over for a party or you swing by unannounced for a quick cup of coffee, their kitchens are always spotless — with gleaming countertops, floors you could eat off, and everything in its place. How do these people manage […]
Tips for keeping your house cool in a heatwave
Keeping your house cool in this highly unusual heatwave will provide you with a retreat out of the burning sunlight. It is a rarety for us to experience these soaring tempratures in Scotland and while we all love the summer weather the mid 80’s farienhieght and rising can be quite uncomfortable. So we thought we’d […]
Spotlight on Chryston
Chryston in North Lanarkshire is a delightful village set on the outskirts of Glasgow, next to the sister village of Moodiesburn. A close-knit community with its own identity, Chryston centre offers a collection of local independent shops, including one of the most popular butchers in the area. Surrounded by several parks and close to […]
My First Home
Saving up to buy your First Home? The aspiration for many is to be able to take that first step into your own home, whether it’s a studio apartment or a villa with a back and front garden, but what should you consider as a first-time buyer. It’s OK to have a dream home in […]
