Scottish property law and estate agency

Property sales up but prices down in Caithness and Sutherland

Recent national headlines, to this effect, mirror my own experience, here in the Far North. HM Revenue and Customs reported that there has been an 11% rise in house sales this year and I would certainly confirm that house sales are definitely up. There is speculation, with which I tend [...]

By |2019-12-13T12:15:23+00:00August 9th, 2012|Property Law and Estate Agency|

Big rise in number of homes sold in Scotland

The recent uplift in sales experienced by me and reported in my last blog has now been confirmed in a report on the BBC. The statistics also tend to confir the feelings expressed in m last blog , which was that sellers had come to the view that the market [...]

By |2019-12-13T12:16:02+00:00July 31st, 2012|Property Law and Estate Agency, Scottish Law|

Upsurge in house sales for Caithness property market

Having had a strong start to the year, particularly a very buoyant March, this flattened somewhat only to revive again about a month ago. In the last two weeks we have had acceptable offers for approximately 15 properties. This is a significant uplift in the market. Long may it continue! [...]

By |2019-12-13T12:16:44+00:00July 9th, 2012|Property Law and Estate Agency|

Caithness and Sutherland property market bucks the national trend

Spring has brought increased growth to the property market in  Caithness and Sutherland. The growth in sales that I reported last month continues. Yes, this is from a very low base and does not remotely compare with what was happening in 2008. Nevertheless, the change is very significant and growth and [...]

By |2019-12-13T12:22:01+00:00April 11th, 2012|Property Law and Estate Agency|

Property market – has spring sprung early in Caithness and Sutherland?

Bruce de Wert asks does an increase in property sales and low interest rates mean that spring 2012 is time to make your move?

By |2019-12-13T12:23:53+00:00February 29th, 2012|Property Law and Estate Agency, Scottish Law|

Caithness and Sutherland property – a roundup of 2011 and thoughts for 2012

Depressing as it might be, it is best to be realistic and start with a recent headline which is at the heart of the current property market problems: – First-time home buyers at record low. The property market is a ladder. If first time buyers cannot get onto the first [...]

By |2019-12-13T12:31:25+00:00December 13th, 2011|Property Law and Estate Agency, Scottish Law|