10 reasons to buy an apartment

For many people, the idea of buying their own home is an exciting one, but it’s not always easy to know what you’re looking for.  Some of the questions to ask are, is an apartment perhaps better suited to your lifestyle than a house? Will you rent out the spare room to help cover mortgage […]

Is the cost of a new house in Scotland out of your reach?

Buying property in Scotland has never been more popular, but is the cost out of your reach. As more and more people looking to settle down, the demand for housing in Scotland is rising, driving up prices. However, some areas are still within the reach of first-time buyers. Of course, one of the main reasons […]

What you should know about buying a new build home

The process of buying a new build home might seem daunting and overwhelming, especially when you consider the fact that there could be all sorts of issues that need to be solved along the way. Plus, there are many details of purchasing a new home that are quite different from those involved in buying an […]

A-Z Jargon-Buster (Part Two)

Part two of our A-Z Jargon-Buster starts with the letter  F First-time buyer – this relates to anyone who has never purchased a property before and can often take advantage of mortgage deals or government help to allow them to step onto the property ladder. Freehold – this means the owner has the right to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]