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Scottish Home Buyers Thin on the Ground
14th March 2012I was disappointed to read a recent report by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Scotland which showed that Scottish surveyors were among the most pessimistic in the UK when it came to activity in the housing market. I do agree that there is still a problem in relation to mortgage finance, in particular for first … Continue reading "Scottish Home Buyers Thin on the Ground" -
Stop Press – First Time Buyer Mortgage Scheme
14th March 2012As readers of previous blogs will know I have been campaigning vociferously for the government both Scottish and UK to take urgent action to assist first time buyers. I was delighted to hear the announcement from the Scottish Government of their backing for a three year national Mortgage Indemnity Scheme developed by home building industry … Continue reading "Stop Press – First Time Buyer Mortgage Scheme" -
Home Report Update
14th March 2012I was delighted to see Malcolm Cannon the Chief Executive of ESPC calling for a rethink on the Home Report. As readers of previous blogs will know I have been campaigning for a number of years for the abolition of the Home Report. Malcolm’s research coincides with my view that rather than decreasing the number … Continue reading "Home Report Update" -
Property Market Update
14th March 2012Despite my efforts to have an update every month and I am now conscious that we are at the start of March and you have not yet an update. Whilst I apologise for this I am very pleased to advise it has been caused by a huge surge in activity in the Blackadders Property Team … Continue reading "Property Market Update" -
Blackadders Property – Dundee TV
14th March 2012I am delighted to advise that we are now working closely with the Online Dundee TV Channel to assist with the marketing of our properties for sale. As well as the property getting video footage and being on the Dundee Channel the video link will also be available through our own website which can also … Continue reading "Blackadders Property – Dundee TV" -
Blackadders Property Auction
14th March 2012At Blackadders Property we always pride ourselves on being innovative and cutting edge. With this in mind we have been discussing for a number of weeks the idea of a property auction. My investigations and discussions with clients and business people down south have shown me that property auctions are becoming an increasingly popular way of … Continue reading "Blackadders Property Auction" -
Blackadders launch interactive For Sale boards
13th February 2012Our clients now have the opportunity to add a black and white square bar code to their property For Sale board. By scanning the QR (quick response) code via their smart phone or iPhone, a prospective property buyer will have instant access to the property’s details including price; images; floor plans; the full schedule and the Home Report. Lindsay Darroch, … Continue reading "Blackadders launch interactive For Sale boards" -
HOUSING CRISIS TO END IN 2012
6th February 2012I was very interested to read a report from Capital Economics indicating that they expect the American housing crisis to end during 2012. The reason given is a loosening in credit (based on a reduction in the average credit score required to obtain a mortgage loan) and while the score is higher than pre-crisis levels, it is … Continue reading "HOUSING CRISIS TO END IN 2012" -
Blackadders Property – getting the market moving
1st February 2012For those who are thinking about marketing their property we are pleased to offer an option of a FREE home report for clients who list their property with us during the month of February – subject to terms and conditions and availability. I would also urge first time buyers who are considering purchasing property in the … Continue reading "Blackadders Property – getting the market moving" -
HSBC IN PLEDGE TO PUSH UP MORTGAGE LENDING
25th January 2012Following on from my previous blog regarding access to 95% mortgages I was pleased to read a pledge by HSBC confirming that they are to lend 15 billion pounds in mortgages this year with 3 billion pounds earmarked for first time buyers. If they achieve this pledge this would represent a market share of in excess of … Continue reading "HSBC IN PLEDGE TO PUSH UP MORTGAGE LENDING"
