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Services
Reasons to Invest with Cairn
Reasons to Invest with Cairn Looking to invest in property north of the border? Did you know Cairn don’t just sell and let properties; we also develop and furnish them too?! As property investors ourselves, we understand the quality of work required hence we have a dedicated team of experienced tradesmen to deliver a […]
Letting, Services
Help to Buy Set to Help the Rental Market
Help to Buy Set to Help the Rental Market With the introduction of the Help to Buy scheme, many have thought the rental market would decline. Many have believed this idea, simply because, as more people receive help to purchase their own house, the amount of renters will fall. But a report by Property […]
General, Services
Beat The Winter Blues
Beat The Winter Blues The days have begun to get shorter, the nights longer, leaves are falling off the trees, and there’s a distinct nip in the air; it can mean only one thing, winter is on its way. With autumn just begun, we thought this was a perfect time to give you some […]
General
The Help to Buy Scheme: The Ins and Outs
The Help to Buy Scheme: The Ins and Outs It’ll be something you’ve seen plastered all over the news, the new government ‘help to buy’ scheme (Scotland). But exactly, what is it, and how does it work? Since the collapse of the economy in 2007, the housing market has been a huge casualty, with […]
General
Slight Increase in Second Stepping in Scotland
Slight Increase in Second Stepping in Scotland A recent review by Bank of Scotland Homeowners has revealed some pretty good news regarding the Scottish housing market. The review showed that affordability for ‘second steppers’ in Scotland has improved in the past year as a result of higher equity levels. According to an article in […]
General
Tips For Selling Your Property
Tips For Selling Your Property A recent survey carried out by Move with Us has shown that 60% of buyers prefer home viewings without owner present. The company surveyed more than 100 independent estate agents from its Partner Network and asked them if potential buyers prefer it if the owner is present during the viewing, […]
Cities
Living in Edinburgh
Living in Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, has a lot to offer it’s inhabitants. Drawing on it’s vast historical and cultural qualities, it has something for everyone. Since it’s inception, Cairn Estate and Letting Agency has operated in the capital. It’s a fantastic place to live, work, and raise a family. However, if you’re […]
Cities
Living in Glasgow
Living in Glasgow Cairn operates in three of Scotland’s largest cities – Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee. We thought it would be a good idea to touch on each city in their very own blog post, giving you information about the city which we hope, if you’re looking to live in that city, will help you […]
General
About Cairn
About Cairn Cairn, one of Scotland’s largest estate agents was founded in 1999 by David Rowand. David, who’s worked in the property industry for over 20 years saw there was a gap in the market for a company that was much more than just an estate agent. Cairn isn’t just an estate agent. Cairn has […]