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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

Bungalows, the overlooked property choice.

We often overlook bungalows as a property choice, however, the humble bungalow has a lot to offer to all generations. The advantage of these one level properties is versatility. Whether you’re raising a family or planning to retire here are just some reasons for buying a bungalow. Spacious Homes Bungalows are either detached or semi-detached, […]

House Buying for 2021

How will house buying for 2021 be affected? Over the last few months we had to adapt to the ‘new norm’, however, this year hasn’t seen a change yet. Support From now until the end of March, you can still take advantage of the LBTT holiday, which could save you thousands on that new home […]

Brighten up your home with some festive Christmas colours

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 […]

How to keep your windows streak free when cleaning

There’s nothing worse when looking out the windows and all you see are streaks and smears or a community of spiders and flies. Cleaning windows can be a challenge, so here are some tips and tricks to help you have streak-free windows. Use a squeegee just like the pro’s With a bucket of hot water […]

Quality living in Stirling

With a low crime rate, excellent health care and quality schools, colleges and university, you can benefit from a healthy quality of life in Stirling. Stirling offers the perfect place to live, work and play, famous for its castle, monuments and historical battles. This cultural city has evolved over the years into the place to […]

Are headboards overlooked as a furniture feature

We decorate the room and have matching covers on the bed, but we often overlook the headboard. The headboard is more than just a decorative part of the bed, it has a much more important part to play than that. The headboard has a role to play in your relaxation and rest. Whether you are […]