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Scottish house prices rise by 5.9%

29/7/2014

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The average price of a house in Scotland has risen by 5.9% in the past year, according to official figures.

Registers of Scotland said the average cost of a home in the three months to June was just over £162,000.

The total value of sales across Scotland registered in the quarter increased by 29.7%, compared with a year ago, to stand at almost £3.95bn.

The number of sales also increased by more than 22%, indicating sustained growth over the past year.

A total of 24,351 sales were registered across Scotland during the latest quarter - the highest volume for the same quarter since 2008/09.

The highest percentage price rise was recorded in Renfrewshire, with an average price of £128,138. That represented an increase of 16.8% over the year.

East Renfrewshire recorded the highest average price of £232,987, a rise of 10%.

The largest percentage fall in price was again in Midlothian, which showed a drop of 6.3%. The average price in that area was just over £169,000.

All property types saw an increase in average price in the quarter, with flats showing the biggest increase at 5.3%.

Detached properties showed the biggest increase in sales volumes of 23.3%, while semi-detached homes and flats showed the next biggest increase at 22.2%.

West Lothian again showed the largest percentage rise in the number of sales, with an increase of 39.1%.

The City of Edinburgh recorded the highest sales volume, with 2,944 residential house sales - an increase of 30.6% on the previous year.

'Sustained growth'Registers of Scotland's director of commercial services, Kenny Crawford, said: "This is the fourth consecutive quarter that volumes have increased in excess of 22% on the previous year, demonstrating sustained growth in the Scottish property market.

"All local authorities showed an increase in sale volumes, with the exception of Aberdeen City, which decreased by 2.1%.

"It's also the first time in almost four years that we've seen the average house price rise by more than 5%, bringing the average residential property price to £162,122."

The Registers of Scotland figures cover all residential sales, including those that do not involve a mortgage.



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Sell your home by using your garden as an extension

29/7/2014

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The hot, humid temperatures of late can be used to advantage if you are selling your home during the summer, explains Caroline Knight and Karin Hawkes.

The warm weather is a chance to show just how useful your garden can be. To convey the feeling that the garden acts like an extension to your property to create an outdoor seating area – even if you have absolutely no intention of dining outdoors yourself.

An ‘all-weather’ metal set can be purchased relatively inexpensively and you will be able to take it with you to your new home. Or a bench seat filled with comfortable cushions will offer the inviting possibility of a quiet read. Don’t forget a sunshade for the ultimate feeling of luxury as it will conjure up the illusion of rest and relaxation – something that most people feel is lacking in their busy lives.

Surround the patio with pots of aromatic herbs that could be used on the barbecue or within refreshing salads during this balmy time. If you have a vegetable patch, make sure it looks productive as it will give the impression of a healthy lifestyle and enjoyment generated from your outdoor room.

You could compare the preparation of your house and garden for sale with the art of dressing a shop window – you are suggesting many positive things with the use of colour, scent, props and the hint of endless possibilities that your home will offer to its new owners.

July and August are months in which to appreciate your garden to the full. Make sure that your prospective buyers notice all of its possibilities such as areas for seclusion, entertainment space, shade, sun, wildlife spotting opportunities and space for play. You are merely planting the seed of an idea – hopefully your buyers will make it blossom.




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4/7/2014

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A taste of summer

1/7/2014

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The first rule of your home’s patio or outdoor deck echoes the first rule (for many) of the home itself; location, location, location.
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1/7/2014

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