News & Views

 

Reaction to Budget

24th June 2010

For one of the most eagerly awaited (and feared) Budgets of recent years, the new coalition government had indicated in advance that their measures would be tough but fair. For the property market the net effect of the Budget provisions seem generally favourable.

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Moving into Top Gear!

2nd June 2010

Spring was an exciting period for our property team, after taking delivery of 23 Corsa Sportive vans, all decked out in the new firm livery and ready to be distributed among the property sales and leasing advisers across the branch network.

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Should Home Reports follow HIPS on the scrap heap?

1st June 2010

Although the Coalition Government has suspended the use of Home Information Packs ( HIPS) in England and Wales, the Scottish Government have stated they do not intend to follow suit with the Scottish equivalent of Home Reports.

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HIPS Gone...Home Reports next?

21st May 2010

The news yesterday that the coalition government has suspended the use of Home Information Packs (HIPS) in England and Wales has been broadly welcomed by those involved in the property sector and will enevitably lead to pressure on the Scottish Government to follow suit with Home Reports.

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Stamp Duty boost for first time buyers

20th April 2010

Chancellor Alistair Darling announced in his Budget statement that the Labour Government will double the Stamp Duty threshold for first time buyers from ?125,000 to ?250,000 , with immediate effect for the next two years.

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Home Reports: "Market your property now, pay later"

9th February 2010

Almost a year has passed since the introduction of Home Reports and despite massive resistance, it is more than likely they are now here to stay.

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New Estate Agency Team at Aberdein Considine

11th January 2010

Gearing up for 2010!

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Taking Property Photography to New Heights

21st October 2009

Aberdein Considine are delighted to announce an exciting development in the production of our property schedules both for properties for sale and lease.

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Bluetooth Marketing: An Industry First

21st October 2009

Aberdein Considine has achieved another industry first with the launch of an innovative new marketing technology.

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The North East's best leasing service just got better

21st October 2009

After only 2 years at our Holburn Street office, the continued growth in our share of the leasing market means we have moved to bigger and better premises at 420 Union Street Aberdeen.

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Home Reports Are Here

10th January 2009

Every property now being sold in Scotland, subject to certain limited exceptions, will require a Home Report to be prepared prior to the property being placed on the market for sale.

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Leasing a property...and why Landlords should be careful

6th January 2009

The continued growth in the Leasing market has been met with a wealth of legislation designed to protect Tenants from unscrupulous landlords. Great care must now be taken to ensure that both new and existing Landlords do not fall foul of the law.

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Landlords and EPCs

22nd December 2008

From 4th January 2009, all owners of rental properties in Scotland are required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when they are let.

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Homeowners struggling to sell?

22nd December 2008

Now may be the time to consider leasing your property. A slow property market may hinder the ability to immediately release the true value of your home so why not consider the leasing option?.

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