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The demand for student accommodation has prompted a property investment boom. Scots might be portrayed as having short arms and deep pockets but the Scottish student accommodation market is positioned to command the biggest yields for property investors – sceptics will say thanks to the diverse background of students in Scotland! Rising demand for purpose […]

Last week we shared our first five top tips on how to invest in property. The buy to let market is a great opportunity but as with every investment it pays to do your research first! Only lottery winners become millionaires overnight through luck alone so remember to do your homework before diving in. In the […]

Over the next two years, beginning on December 1st this year, new mandatory electrical checks come into force for all privately rented properties. New regulations from the Scottish Government mean that all electrical items in a rented property must be either Electrical Installation Condition Report or Portable Appliance Tested. It will be the landlord’s responsibility […]

The term HMO is used frequently in the property investment market. As experts on HMO development we want to explain what HMO is, and understand why such a highly regulated sector continues to be popular for investors. Since 2000 in Scotland HMO properties have required an HMO license, which the landlord is responsible for gaining […]

We’ve got some exciting news about a great opportunity arising in the heart of Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. Construction is already underway on this development which will see the old Co-Op building on Bath Street transform into superb student accommodation. Comprising of 80 flats and a host of communal areas, this safe, secure, and stylish […]

Despite both selling and letting properties, investment is very much at the core of Cairn’s business. We’re regularly approached by investors looking for us to help them source and let out a property on their behalf, especially for the HMO market. But we don’t just specialise in just sourcing and renting the properties out. We […]

As well as Letting, Development, Investment and Selling services, Cairn offers great interior design options! We offer a variety of unique, custom made-to-fit furnishings at a wide range of prices. Our interior design solutions ensure we can satisfy an array of different demographics, giving our customers the look and feel in their home which best […]

  Welcome to our brand-new blog, where we will keep you updated with the latest news, events and competitions from the wonderful world of Cairn. For those who aren’t familiar with us, Cairn Estate and Letting Agency operate throughout Scotland. We offer a range of services in addition to our core sales and letting divisions. […]