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BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY IN WEST CENTRAL SCOTLAND

Property For Sale PROPERTY TRANSACTION TOP TIPS ESTATE AGENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Contents 5 WELCOME Our introduction to House magazine.

9 TOP TIPS FOR A SMOOTH PROPERTY TRANSACTION They say it's one of the most stressful things we do, and with several major obstacles to overcome before you get the keys things can unexpectedly grind to a halt, testing the nerves of everyone involved.

10 AGENTS V SURVEYORS VALUES During 2018 there was media coverage alleging surveyors were ‘down valuing’ and preventing some 12 buyers from obtaining mortgages.

12 PROPERTY FOR SALE Property available in West Central Scotland.

22 WHY ESTATE AGENTS SHOULD HIT THE LIKE BUTTON ON SOCIAL MEDIA Publisher Cochran Dickie According to a recent study, Facebook is just Editor Curtis Chisholm too big to be ignored by estate agents. Assistant Editor Iain Storrie Features Curtis Chisholm Front Cover: Ashfield Development, Bridge of Weir. Art Director Don Jack See page 12 Graphic Designer Stuart Robertson Creative Studio ideas.co.uk All enquiries to: [email protected] Curtis Chisholm & Iain Storrie www.cochrandickie.co.uk DIRECTORS House magazine is published by Cochran Dickie. Property for sale in Paisley All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in Paisley Office part without prior written permission from the 21 Moss Street, Paisley PA1 1BX publisher is strictly prohibited. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all content t: 0141 840 6555 f: 0141 848 9168 however the publisher accepts no liability for e: [email protected] loss or damage suffered through any errors or omissions that may occur. Cochran Dickie Property for sale in Bridge of Weir reserve the right to reproduce and use any Bridge of Weir Office COLIN STEWART material received from advertisers or 3 Neva Place, Bridge of Weir PA11 3PN contributors and will do so unless any t: 01505 613 807 f: 01505 615 682 conditions for it’s use have been clearly advised at the time of submission. Published and printed e: [email protected] T. 07807 146 230 in the UK by Cochran Dickie.

PP 01 / 02 / 19 E. [email protected] WelcomeWELCOME TO THE LATEST EDITION OF ‘HOUSE’, COCHRAN DICKIE’S PROPERTY AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER HOUSE BUYERS, SELLERS AND THOSE PEOPLE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS.

Welcome to the latest edition of HOUSE magazine

Welcome one and all to 2019. By the time you Inside this edition of HOUSE we have an article on the use of read this the country will be in a complete social media and its influence on property which may be the way we are going, some tips on trying to create a smooth transaction state of flux with no decisions on where we are and also some thoughts on why estate agents and surveyors going or what we are doing and the thing we sometimes differ in values. (Unless of course the firm employing feared most; ‘Uncertainty’ will remain in our the services of the surveyors actually owns them!) psyche. How will that effect property buying Enjoy the magazine, Spring is just around the corner! and selling? Time you would have thought would tell. Curtis Chisholm Well, wouldn’t you know, so far (it is only January of course) it DIRECTOR has been quite the opposite from what we thought. Incredibly we have instructed quite a number of properties to bring to the market some of which that have already gone under offer! So what does that tell us about what the market is doing? We are still not quite sure. Is it the bounce out of the festive period whom who have made big decision over the Christmas dinner table and decided now is the time to move irrespective of the global surroundings? Maybe? Or is those that are trying to get a deal done before March 29th and the fear of more uncertainty?? Who knows?! All I can say is we are here for whatever decisions you make to come to the market whether it be to buy or sell. We will do our upmost to get you best price in these challenging times using all the portals at our disposal coupled with fantastic up to the minute social media.

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Top tips for a smooth property transaction They say it's one of the most stressful things we do, and with several major obstacles to overcome before you get the keys things can unexpectedly grind to a halt, testing the nerves of everyone involved. However, there are a few things you can do to make the process as stress-free as possible. Here are NAEA Propertymark’s top tips that can help with a smooth-sailing property transaction.

To help you make a great first impression with your home, Anglian CHOOSE A FIRST-CLASS SOLICITOR AND AGENT. Home Improvements and Landscaping Expert Gena Lorraine from Your solicitor and agent working together is crucial to the whole Fantastic Services have analysed 500 photographs using the popular process, so it’s important you’re working with people you trust. Ask for #doorstagram hashtag on Instagram to give you the lowdown on recommendations from friends or colleagues to ensure your sale or exterior trends, and provide tips on how to make your home look purchase is in good hands. appealing to visitors. COMMUNICATION IS KEY GET ORGANISED Keep in regular contact with your solicitor and estate agent so you’re Before you even start looking for a property, get organised. You should up to speed with what’s going on throughout the process. You might speak to a mortgage adviser to confirm your budget and get an want to agree a weekly update between all parties at the start of the agreement in principle from them. Then do some research into which process to reduce the chances of any miscommunication or areas you can and can’t afford before arranging any viewings. misunderstandings. When your offer is accepted, you’ll get a formal mortgage offer, but remember this will only be valid for a set time-frame, and if you don’t MARK HAYWARD, complete on the property before it expires, you’ll need to start the Chief Executive, NAEA Propertymark said: “Property transactions process again. occasionally take longer than expected and there is nothing more frustrating for someone who is eager to move, than a delayed transaction. Planning well and managing your own expectations can DON’T SIT ON THINGS help mitigate against this and your estate agent should also guide you At the start of the process, your solicitor will probably send a lot of through the process and keep things moving on your behalf.” information through to you, and it’s important to review, fill out, sign and return everything quickly and efficiently. Don’t rush anything, but don’t sit on things for two or three weeks as you’ll be holding up the process. Accept that normal life may need to take a back seat until you have exchanged contracts, and make sure you’re fully contactable – even if you’re on holiday.

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House 9 Agents v Surveyors values For more than 20 years we have been advising our clients about their During 2018 there was media coverage alleging surveyors were ‘down valuing’ and preventing some finances, in a hugely changing buyers from obtaining mortgages. Even the BBC covered this in July 2018, saying that there had been environment. They are still our a “significant” increase in properties being valued at an amount less than the buyers agreed to pay. clients. Now so are their friends and SO WHY DO SURVEYORS ‘DOWN VALUE’? family. We want to enable you to take care of your own future. That Back in the middle of 2018, Emoov’s then CEO Russell Quirk The willing buyer – it’s important that they’re not over eager or was quoted as saying “down valuations” are due to surveyors determined to buy at any price. This buyer is also one who means trusting us to navigate the “simply covering their backs”. This is not true and demonstrates purchases in accordance with the realities of the current market a real lack of understanding about the way surveyors work. and with current market expectations, rather than in relation to financial world for you. Creating a an imaginary or hypothetical market that cannot be Surveyors provide valuation services across many asset classes demonstrated or anticipated to exist. The assumed buyer would piece of art is always individual. and the RICS requires that they work to the highest standards not pay a higher price than the market requires. that is underpinned by the mandatory regulatory scheme, The willing seller – the seller should equally not be over eager to Valuer Registration. It is not simply that they are Chartered nor considered to hold out for any price. The factual Surveyors. Now they must also be Registered Valuers. circumstances of the seller are in effect ignored by the definition In addition, the approach they take to a valuation is governed by that puts in place this hypothetical basis. the RICS Valuation Practice Note, the Red Book. This practice After proper marketing – means that it is assumed that the note contains mandatory rules, best practice guidance and exposure to the market has also been the best possible. There related commentary for all members undertaking asset should have been enough time for the asset to be brought to the WWW.STEWARTIFA.CO.UK valuations. attention of a sufficient number of potential buyers. Some of this information may not be available to the valuer, but that T. 01505 610005 For example, the RICS is careful and precise in the definition of 5 WINDSOR PLACE, BRIDGE OF WEIR, PA11 3AF Market Value – a term often bandied about when talking about assumption will be made. 1 KIRKINNER PLACE, BRIDGE OF WEIR, PA11 3AA value. As if this was not complicated enough, valuers also have to work The recognised definition of Market Value is as follows: to the guidance produced by individual lender clients. Each STEWART IFA LTD IS AUTHORISED AND REGULATED lender company produces it’s own guidance on how valuers BY THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY. “Market Value is the estimated amount for which an asset should approach a property when undertaking a valuation on or liability should exchange on the valuation date between their behalf. a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length And Red Book valuations are getting more complicated as issues transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties such as cladding on blocks of flats and repair liabilities are had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without emerging. How will this impact on the ‘willing purchaser’? compulsion”. Valuation is not a fag packet activity, rather it is a professional, Below are the key things that a valuer needs to adhere to in thought through responsible process and for the most part is Take the stress out of letting your order to comply with both the Regulator and their customer, conducted as such by both Estate Agents and Surveyors alike – according to the International Valuation Standards Section 104. but taking a different approach. If agents were able explain how property or finding a home. We are a surveyors approach to value is different to theirs, and indeed The estimated amount – this is the most probable price anticipate this when advising their client, might it give clients here to make it a smooth and reasonably obtainable on the valuation date. It should be the more faith in the whole process and create more consistency best price for the seller and the most advantageous one for the within the market? positive experience. Let us take care buyer. It must exclude special terms or atypical financing or any element that would only be available to a specific owner or of the finance, insurance, buyer. H maintenance and with any issues that go along with letting or renting any property. Trust us to let, to let you get on with other things.

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Oakwood, Plot 4, Ashfield Branscroft, 6 Albert 27 Crosshill Road, West Glen Road Development, Bridge of Road, Brookfield Bishopton OFFERS OVER £895,000 Weir OFFERS OVER £499,000 OFFERS OVER £379,995 FIXED PRICE £625,000 Situated in an exclusive Situated in the centre of Stunning Dewar style five development of only four Phase Two of the exclusive the hamlet of Brookfield bedroom family home properties this ‘Diplomat’ Ashfield development of sits ‘Branscroft’ a situated in Dargavel North, style family home was four and five bedroom traditionally built 4 Bishopton upgraded and originally built by Manor contemporary designed bedroom, 3 reception room neutrally decorated Kingdom however partially re-designed by the current owners family homes. Completion Victorian villa with white rendering under a slate roof which throughout. to create a stunning residence of some 400 sq m or thereby of for Summer 2019. was extended sometime in it’s lifetime to create an extensive internal accommodation comprising; 5 reception rooms, 4 family home within 0.8a of mature wooded garden grounds. bedrooms (3 en suite), balcony and fabulous open aspects. Nether Knockbuckle, Plot 4, Ashfield Barncarry, Gryffe Road, Mosshall Drive, Hazelmere Road, Development, Bridge of Bridge of Weir Bishopton Kilmacolm Weir UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £379,995 OFFERS OVER £795,000 FIXED PRICE £595,000 Situated towards the end Situated on one of Situated at the bottom of Phase Two of the exclusive of the leafy cul-de-sac of Bishoptons more a leafy private lane sits a Ashfield development of Gryffe Road sits discerning addresses magnificent B Listed four and five bedroom ‘Barnacarry’ an attractive Number 29 Mosshall Drive detached family home contemporary designed and well-proportioned 4 is a monoblocked street of built around 1910 by renowned Glasgow Architect James family homes. Completion reception room, 4 bedroom Victorian detached villa set within Cala Homes built in 2015. Salmon. This exclusive property has an idyllic setting set for Summer 2019. a secluded private garden in the heart of the West within 4 acres or thereby of mature garden grounds with Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir. both the River Gryffe and Millburn meandering through it. 33 Auchengreoch Plot 3, Ashfield Kaimhill Farm, SOLD The Herriot, Development, Bridge of Kilbirnie Shillingworth Avenue, Johnstone Weir OFFERS OVER £579,500 SOLD UNDER OFFER FIXED PRICE £665,000 Kaimhill Farm Steading is a This Heriot Style new 33 Auchengreoch Avenue Phase Two of the magnificent 4 bedroom, 3 home built by Charles is a substantial, five exclusive Ashfield bathroom, 4 reception Church offers fantastic bedroom, detached family development of four and room family home located spacious accommodation villa commanding a five bedroom astride the Renfrewshire / extending to 2143sq ft. generous plot which backs contemporary designed family homes. Completion for North Ayrshire border with stunning views and paddock to the on to the golf course. The property offers spacious and Summer 2019. rear. flexible accommodation ideal for a family looking for a special home with space to live and socialise.

Highpoint, West Glen 48b Prieston Road, 103 Corsebar Road, Sproulstoun Cottages, Road, Kilmacolm Bridge of Weir Paisley Howwood OFFERS OVER £649,995 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £395,000 OFFERS OVER £325,000 Situated in mature private Situated in arguably one of Situated in the ever- Situated in an enviable garden grounds sits Bridge of Weir’s most popular residential location position within three miles ‘Highpoint’ a stunning premier addresses is 48b of Corsebar sits this of the village of Howwood contemporary and Prieston Road, in an imposing family home of 3 is this unique 3 bedroom expansive designed 4 exclusive enclave of five reception rooms & 4 barn conversion, a bedroom, 4 public room modern villa which has never been detached family villas surrounding the elegant blonde bedrooms, set in lovely garden grounds over two levels. The stunning home designed and presented with character and to market. Originally built in 1989, this family home extends traditional home that is ‘Ashfield’. property offers a contemporary family layout, which is modernity in mind. to some 2500 square feet of living space overlooking Misty beautifully appointed throughout. Law and an open landscape.

12 House House 13 73 Gatehead Crescent, ‘Beaufort’ 37 Alexandra Greenbank, 2 Shaw Avenue, Bishopton Parade, Dunoon Lintwhite Crescent, Bishopton UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £239,995 Bridge of Weir OFFERS OVER £169,999 UNDER OFFER This beautiful semi This beautiful, executive, ‘Beaufort’ is a charming, detached villa occupies a detached villa was built by stone fronted, detached Greenbank is a pretty 3 superb plot and is in Charles Church and is the villa built in the early 1950s bedroom, 2 reception room excellent condition Crieff II design. These that allows uninterrupted semi detached bungalow providing accommodation homes are not common to views over the Clyde extended to the rear set over two levels. There is also a detached garage with the market and this one benefits from a landscaped, south estuary. The property has a wonderful, flexible layout and is which is set in beautiful garden grounds ideally situated for all driveway making this an ideal property in a popular area. facing garden which is sure to appeal. ideal for a family looking for a special home. that Bridge of Weir has to offer. Sproulstoun Cottages, The Keys, Isle of Arran 2460 Paisley Road Hillview, Bridge of Weir West, Cardonald Road, Kilmacolm Howwood OFFERS OVER £239,950 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £169,995 UNDER OFFER Number Seven The Keys is Number Two Sproulstoun a modern detached 3 Extended 4 bedroom semi Hillview is a well Cottage is a beautifully bedroom house with a detached bungalow proportioned second floor appointed architecturally shore front location and set ideally positioned for local period flat set in the heart converted barn that is set in the lovely Isle of Arran. amenities in this sought of the village of just three miles from the after area. The property Kilmacolm. village of Howwood enjoying stunning open aspects and its has over the years been modernised and upgraded to create own private courtyard and garden grounds. a family home over two levels offering great flexibility for those downsizing or indeed upsizing. 35 Millbank Avenue, 5 Strathgryffe Crescent, 10 Charnwood Avenue, 70 Donaldswood Road, Bishopton Bridge Of Weir Johnstone Paisley OFFERS OVER £315,000 OFFERS OVER £239,000 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER Number 35 Millbank Situated on the edge of the This beautiful detached This semi detached cottage Avenue is one of those rare village of Bridge of Weir villa has been extended to has a deceptive amount of to the market opportunities sits this immaculately the rear and converted the accommodation and would to purchase a re-sale 4 presented and garage to offer impressive suit a family looking for a bedroom, 3 bathroom upgraded, 4 bedroom space ideal for a family to stylish home with modern Taylor Wimpey villa in North Dargavel with open aspects to the modern detached enjoy. The property has been finished to a high specification fixtures and fittings. There is a flexible layout over two levels rear. bungalow. giving a luxurious feel. making the property appealing to a wide range of buyers.

6 St Fillans, 8 Hunterhill Avenue, 123 Seedhill Road, SOLD 28 Bolerno Circle, Houston Paisley Paisley Bishopton OFFERS OVER £275,000 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £189,995 SOLD Situated in a fantastic This great sized family This substantial upper villa This stylish 2 bedroom address close to all the home has a flexible layout has fantastic potential and semi detached villa was village of Houston has to as either four bedrooms a flexible layout. The built by n 2017 and offer is this extended and and two public rooms or property is well located upgraded by the detached 4 bedroom, 3 three bedrooms and three beside Hawkhead Train purchasers to create a public room split level bungalow only metres from the public rooms. The property has been well maintained and sits Station making it ideal for those looking for easy access to beautiful family home. In the popular Dargavel South acclaimed GryffeHigh School. in an enviable corner plot at the top of a quiet cul de sac. Glasgow City Centre. location. It is in true show home condition with a south west facing landscaped rear garden, ideal for outside entertaining. 7 Hallhill Circle, 28 Leabank Avenue, 25 Lanfine Road, SOLD 29 Banchory Avenue, Paisley Johnstone Paisley Inchinnan OFFERS OVER £269,999 OFFERS OVER £229,999 UNDER OFFER SOLD Lanfine Road is a beautiful This outstanding detached This rare to the market This beautifully appointed address in the desirable villa is located in this bungalow is in a popular extended 3 bedroom semi Ralston district of Paisley. recently completed part of Paisley and has detached villa was This 1930’s semi detached development by spacious and flexible originally built by Keanie bungalow was build by the Persimmon Homes. The apartments. The property builders and is set in one well regarded builders Keanie and provides flexible property has been upgraded and meticulously maintained by also sits in a good level plot with mature gardens, a driveway of Inchinnan’s most accommodation and has had the attic space developed into the current owner and would be a superb purchase for any and detached garage. established addresses. further accommodation. family looking in the area. St Fillans Drive, 18 Middlepenny Road, SOLD Flat 15 Greenlaw Flat 61 Kelburne Court, Houston Langbank House, 6 Greenlaw Glasgow Road, Paisley UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER Avenue, Paisley OFFERS OVER £159,995 Number Eight St Fillans Number 18 is a beautifully SOLD Largest style of apartment in Drive is an extended appointed and rare to the Flat 15 is a beautiful duplex this popular McCarthy Stone detached bungalow set in market 6 apartment lower conversion in the former retirement development. one of Houstons’s rare to conversion that has been Greenlaw Church. This The property has undergone the market cul de sac meticulously upgraded and property provides spacious refurbishment to provide a locations ideally situated for not only what the Houston village once formed part of a and flexible accommodation with character and charm and is walk in home with modern fixtures and fittings. Extremely well has to offer but for the highly acclaimed Gryffe High School. magnificent Victorian stone put to market in excellent order. View to appreciate this home. located for facilities on Glasgow Road with easy access to public built villa. transport. 14 House House 15 291 Langlands Road, 3 Kirkfield Wynd, ½ 14 Greenlaw Avenue, 0/1 10 Millview Glasgow Howwood Paisley Crescent, Johnstone UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £124,995 OFFERS OVER £105,000 This is a unique, detached This beautifully appointed This first floor flat is in Millview Crescent is a sandstone villa has been modern 3 bedroom semi lovely condition and development of modern refurbished in order to detached villa is located in a positioned in a blonde apartments built by provide an elegant home well established residential sandstone tenement block DawnHomes in 2011 with impressive family locale in the popular village on the forever popular which sit in landscaped dining kitchen. of Howwood. The property is in excellent decorative order with Greenlaw Avenue. The property is in a well maintained, tiled grounds. This ground floor apartment would be an excellent driveway and rear garden. close and has charming communal gardens. purchase for a first time buyer looking for a good quality, modern apartment with residents parking. 71 Ingleby Drive, 156 Hardridge Road, 15 Orr Street, Calderpark Avenue, Dennistoun Glasgow Paisley Lochwinnoch UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £149,000 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER DEVELOPMENT Stunning example of a 3 This charming end terrace Situated in an enviable OPPORTUNITY bedroom modern semi villa is in a very convenient elevated position with This rare to the market main detached villa fit for today’s location close to local views of Castle Semple door apartment is an modern living. amenities on Neilston Road, Loch is this well presented opportunity to upgrade and Canal Street Train Station 3 bedroom, 2 reception modernise a traditional residence of circa 1000 sq ft into a and Paisley Town Centre. The property has period features, high room mid terraced villa with flexible family accommodation contemporary home situated in the heart of the aspiring locale ceilings and a private garden. over two levels. that is Dennistoun. 15A Gogo Street, Largs 3C Ness Avenue, 4 Burnside Grove, SOLD 2419 Paisley Road SOLD SOLD West, Cardonald Linwood Johnstone SOLD OFFERS OVER £123,000 SOLD SOLD First floor, conversion sits in This rare to the market 3 a seaside position with This impressive modern 3 Number 4 Burnside Grove bedroom semi detached views over Mackerston and bedroom semi-detached is an immaculately villa is ideally positioned for the Firth of Clyde. Extremely villa is positioned in private presented 3 bedroom all local amenities in this convenient for the Town garden grounds and is modern mid terraced villa sought after area of Paisley Centre and Largs Train convenient for Fordbank set close to Shanks Park Road West. The property requires a degree of modernisation but Station. This property has beautiful, generous rooms with high Primary school, Johnstone High school and close to Milliken Park and ideally placed for it does offer great family accommodation over two levels with ceilings and traditional features. Anyone looking for a property by railway station. commuting and fabulous rear access. the sea shouldn’t miss the opportunity to view this home. schooling. 4 North Park Villas, 37 Piper Avenue, 1/1 1 South Park Drive, SOLD 38 Darroch Drive, Houston Paisley Thornliebank Erskine OFFERS OVER £154,995 OFFERS OVER £145,000 UNDER OFFER SOLD This larger style end Located in the very This is a fabulous first floor Number 4 North Park Villas terrace villa has three desirable location of Piper apartment which has been is a 2 bedroom conversion double bedrooms and sits Road is this 2 bedroom fully renovated to offer a set in a former stone built in a lovely position with semi detached bungalow spacious and stylish 19th century mansion house enviable views at the rear. well maintained throughout property in a popular formed over two levels with with conservatory to the location in Paisley. The property offers modern fixtures within its own main door access rear. traditional surrounds complimented by sophisticated decor. and is beautifully presented internally. 10 Sandholes Street, 26 Cloberhill Road, 233 Brockburn Road, 15 Burnfoot Crescent, Paisley Knightswood Glasgow Paisley OFFERS OVER £150,000 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £119,000 UNDER OFFER Situated in the West Wend Comprehensively Situated in a convenient This lovely mid terrace villa of Paisley is this opportunity upgraded and modernised location close to amenities is ideal for young families to acquire a development is this immaculately at Silverburn and the looking in the area. The site for the erection of presented 2 bedroom Motorway network sits property has great sized student accommodation semi detached villa on a Number 233 Brockburn bedrooms and a good back with vehicular access comprising 19 two bedroom flats and 2 one peaceful residential street in the ever popular district of Road, a modern 2 bedroom semi detached property neutrally garden making it one not to bedroom flats ideally placed for the University of the West of Knightswood. decorated throughout. be missed. Scotland. Burnbrae Cottage, Mill 3/1 2 Cardon Square, 109 Arkleston Road, 25 Stonefield Drive, Braem Bridge of Weir Renfrew Paisley Paisley OFFERS OVER £149,995 OFFERS OVER £139,995 OFFERS OVER £109,995 UNDER OFFER This cottage is in the heart This immaculate top floor Stunning 2 bedroom This superb lower cottage of the village of Bridge of apartment sits in a corner upper cottage flat flat is in an ideal pocket in Weir and has plenty of position and was built by modernised and upgraded the popular Lochfield Area charm and character. The Miller Homes. The with contemporary in Paisley. The property property has gardens to the apartment is ideal for a finishes, ideally placed for would work for a range of rear and traditionally proportioned rooms making it ideal for a young professional looking all that Paisley has to buyers with its flexible range of buyers looking in the village. for a sophisticated property. offer. layout and good sized apartments. 16 House House 17 12 Park Top, ½ 20 John Neilson 5D St Annes Wynd, 10 Greenlaw Crescent, Erskine Avenue, Paisley Erskine Paisley OFFERS OVER £99,995 OFFERS OVER £89,995 OFFERS OVER £89,000 UNDER OFFER This modern, lower cottage This mid terrace villa is in This modern 2 bedroom This beautifully appointed flat is at the beginning of the popular Park Mains apartment is set on the and comprehensively this popular development area of Erskine and has preferred first floor upgraded 1 bedroom in the East of Paisley. The excellent sized location of this modern apartment is set in a much property has been well kept accommodation over two development, which is sought after location within and would be ideal for levels. The property sits in a nice position and would make neutrally decorated a residential cul de sac and those looking to downsize an ideal family home. throughout. is set on the preferred first floor location. or for a couple. 23 Station Avenue, 129 Erskinefauld Road, SOLD 12 Keir Hardie, Flat 7 62 Oakshaw Howwood Linwood Ardrossan Street West, Paisley OFFERS OVER £99,000 OFFERS OVER £89,995 SOLD OFFERS OVER £79,995 This modern terraced This fantastic 2 bedroom This detached seaside This two bedroom top floor property was originally end terraced villa has bungalow could be an apartment forms part of built by Sanctuary Homes been modernised idyllic property and is the Original Cameronian in 2011 and offers internally and is situated positioned in a generous Church in the Oakshaw fantastic spacious adjacent to the Train corner plot. The property Conservation Area. accommodation rarely Station in the ever would benefit from some internal modernisation and Oakshaw is a leafy pocket of Paisley with a beautiful selection found in modern popular village of upgrading but has superb potential. of traditional and historic buildings. The property is currently a construction. Howwood. blank canvas ready for a buyer to make it their own. 57 Huntly Terrace, 19D Stonefield Green, SOLD 8 Cardell Avenue, 2 Derwent Court, Paisley Paisley Paisley Kilmarnock UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £89,995 SOLD OFFERS OVER £76,000 This mid terrace villa sits First floor flat in the This semi detached villa is This modern, ground floor in an elevated position popular Stonefield Green in an attractive residential apartment has fresh and and has good sized rooms development in the South pocket in Paisley. The generous accommodation and a very generous back of Paisley. Usually popular property would benefit that would be ideal for a garden. The property is an with young professionals from some modernisation couple. There is room to ideal family home and a new family could really put there and downsizers and but has good sized rooms, generous gardens and lots of entertain and the property also has direct access to the own mark on it. benefit from being conveniently located to local amenities potential. communal gardens at the rear. and having private residents parking. 23 Earlshill Drive, 7 Glenapp Avenue, 14 Conval Way, 28 Summerlea Road, Howwood Paisley Paisley Thornliebank OFFERS OVER £95,000 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER Two bedroom mid This end terrace villa sits This mid terrace villa sits This two bedroom lower terraced villa within in a good plot in the with an open outlook to cottage flat has good sized popular development. popular Dykebar area of the green in front of the rooms and private garden Paisley. The property property. The house has space. It will no doubt would be ideal for young been well kept and would appeal to a range of buyers family or a couple looking in the area and has great sized make a lovely home for including first time buyers, buy to let investors and those bedrooms and a lovely garden. anyone looking in the looking for a property on the level. area. 4d West Bay, 6 Mansionhouse Road, Flat 8, 10 Kilnside Road, 108 Trinity Avenue, Millport Paisley Paisley Cardonald OFFERS OVER £95,000 OFFERS OVER £89,995 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER This charming first floor This top floor flat is in This upper cottage flat is apartment is located on Modern two bedroom, located in an admired one of the larger styles in the desirable West Bay of two bathroom apartment address in Paisley and it’s the area and whilst it Millport. With beautiful in a great central location. situated in beautiful would benefit from some views of The Firth of communal gardens. The cosmetic upgrading it has Clyde and Little Cumbrae property is bright and excellent space and a making it great for those looking to live on the island or spacious with good sized flexible layout. purchase an idyllic holiday home or rental investment. rooms. 86 Calder Street, 8 Moss Avenue, 7 High Barholm, SOLD 105 Greenlaw Crescent, Linwood Kilbarchan Lochwinnoch Paisley OFFERS OVER £89,995 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £84,995 SOLD This mid terrace villa is in Number 86 Calder Street This charming main door This modern, upper lovely condition and will is an elevated first floor 2 lower cottage flat is in the cottage flat is in a popular no doubt appeal to bedroom cottage flat in a heart of the village of development in the East of couples and young well established location Kilbarchan and has a Paisley. Undoubtedly this families looking in the in the much admired beautifully presented will appeal to first time Linwood area. The village of Lochwinnoch. interior and a tranquil, buyers and couples looking in the area and has a private property has good sized rooms, modern fixtures and neutral private garden at the rear. section of garden. décor making it easy to move straight in. House 19 15 Finlaystone Place, 15 Kilbrennan Road, Kilmacolm Linwood OFFERS OVER £69,950 UNDER OFFER Number 15 Finlaystone Great opportunity to buy Place is a rare to the market this terrace house which 1 bedroom semi detached would benefit from bungalow situated in a cul refurbishment. The de sac setting set back from property is in a well the road with off street established part of parking. Linwood and could make a lovely family home. SOLD 0/1 12 Moorfoot 41 Elphinstone Court, Avenue, Paisley Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm SOLD OFFERS OVER £55,000 This beautiful ground floor This one bedroom third flat has been very well floor retirement flat by maintained and is ready for McCarthy Stone enjoys a new owner to enjoy. The impressive rear views property has great sized towards the countryside rooms and would be ideal for first time buyers, couples and even and is set in the heart of Kilmacolm convenient for shops, those downsizing looking for accommodation on the one level. amenities and transport facilities.

9k Bobbins Gate, SOLD 140 Lochfield Road, SOLD Paisley Paisley SOLD SOLD This modern 2nd floor This lower cottage flat apartment is located in a offers accommodation on well maintained block and the one level. Lochfield is a should be considered by continually popular area in Paisley and should be couples, first time buyers DESIGN AND BUILD TEAM and buy to let investors. considered by first time buyers getting on the property ladder. 0/1 89 Lounsdale Road, ½ 34 Glenbrittle Drive, Paisley Paisley OFFERS OVER £65,000 UNDER OFFER This is a beautiful ground This first floor flat is in a floor flat in a blonde popular residential area of sandstone, traditional Paisley and would no STRUCTURAL & PERIOD PROPERTY SPECIALIST tenement building and has doubt suit first time buyers high ceilings and good and investors. The property sized apartments making it a superb option for first time has been freshly decorated buyers or even those looking to downsize. making it ideal to move straight in. 95 Crags Road, ½ 16 Dunn Street, Paisley Paisley UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £39,999 HOUSE BUILDERS This lower cottage flat is Situated behind Paisley ideal for those looking for a Grammar school is this 1 good sized apartment in bedroom apartment set on the Lochfield area. the preferred first floor of Lochfield is a popular spot this traditional blonde with a selection of cottage sandstone building. flats and semi detached villas.

27 Spoolers Road, 1 Lochlip Road, Paisley SOLD Lochwinnoch OFFERS OVER £59,000 SOLD Elevated ground floor flat This stylish one bedroom in walk-in condition in flat has been cleverly modern development with refurbished to offer a ample parking. lovely property making the best use of its space and enjoying Loch side, nature Email: [email protected] Office: 01505 703 171 reserve views. 20 House Why estate agents should hit the like button on social media According to a recent study, Facebook is just too big to be ignored by estate agents.

Despite highly publicised court proceedings over data Social media is so important for agents, particularly breaches resulting in the start of a wave against social when it comes to attracting vendors and landlords. It’s media in general, the tech giant is currently dominating true that the traditional portals do a very solid job in the UK social media sphere, closely followed by terms of delivering buyer enquiries, but they don’t Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram facilitate the level of engagement between agents and ranking as the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 6th most used networks. vendors that would allow agents to put themselves front and centre, when these guys decide to come to market. Facebook has by far the largest user base, with over 30 This is where Facebook come in. Posting informative million people in the UK actively using the site and local property market content on their feeds and 45% using it several times a day. The platform is most engaging with local home movers in social network favoured by 23-37 year olds, with a recent IPSOS Mori groups, has a very powerful effect on the public’s survey finding that 80% of respondents within the age perception of an estate agent at the branch level. bracket use the platform regularly. Facebook’s recent partnership with Zoopla and Estate agents have been relatively slow to embrace OnTheMarket to list rental properties in their Facebook, but other location centric property related MarketPlace will grow their influence on the UK home businesses have jumped in with both feet. Search any mover market. Will sales be next? We at CDEA Follow our local group on Facebook and we estimate very embrace social media to establish relatively broader significant posts are property-related, tradesmen in contact networks and in doing so create a lasting Instagram to particular are engaging with these groups to win new impression to those that use it. business. H keep up with our latest interior inspirations.

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