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 […]

How to make the most of your garden

It’s the holiday weekend, and it looks like Summer may have finally arrived, so here are some ideas on how to make the most of your garden. With more people entertaining outside, now is the time to give the garden a re-vamp, but first, you need to consider what style you want to portray – […]

Homebuyers are on the move

The current pandemic created a shift in the behaviour of homebuyers and the areas they are looking to move to. Families seek more rural, country, village, and coastal locations, while first-time buyers return to city properties as the lockdown eases. Many families tend to look for more space indoors and outdoors, with room to grow, […]

Allanwater comes to Glasgow

Our new development of 68 luxury homes just 7 miles from Glasgow has now been unveiled, as showcased in the Business section of The Scotsman. Venturing into the west coast for the first time, we are building a selection of three, four and five bedroom villas, plus we’re bringing some exciting new house styles to […]

Is Community now the new Location?

There was a time when buying a home was all about location, location, location, but today the new mantra seems to be community, community, community.  More people are looking for security and comfort in their everyday lives and a real sense of belonging. Since the pandemic hit the country last March, figures show the increase […]

Alloa Saints Football Club

Allanwater Homes, one of Alloa’s major housebuilders, is again sponsoring the Alloa Saints football club, which puts out several children’s teams. The company has been able to contribute towards the cost of new strips for its junior teams as a result of its sponsorship. Cheryl McGeever, Sales & Marketing Manager for Allanwater Homes, said, “Supporting […]