ISSUE 95 BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY IN WEST CENTRAL SCOTLAND

Property For Sale SHOULD YOU STILL BUY TO LET SCOTTISH HOUSE PRICE REPORT Contents 5 WELCOME Our introduction to House magazine.

9 SHOULD YOU STILL BUY TO LET Britain’s buy-to-let landlords are divided over their future, in light of tax and market changes - according to latest research.

12 PROPERTY FOR SALE Property available in West Central Scotland.

22 SCOTTISH HOUSE PRICE REPORT 2018 Quarter 2 12 Renfrewshire / Inverclyde

23 SOLICITOR ESTATE AGENTS Solicitor estate agents in Scotland have a higher success rate when it comes to selling properties, compared with other estate agent models.

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Welcome to this edition of HOUSE wonderful. Is this the prelude to properties being sold on these magazine. What a summer we have had in platforms and the need to be on the UK’s most expensive property portal??? Maybe! We have joined the OnTheMarket the world of property. A record sales moth for portal as well now to continue to extend our exposure to the us in July, most unusual given it was a whole market. heatwave and the threat of one of the Inside this edition of HOUSE you will find Renfrewshires Q2 country’s biggest agents in freefall. average values, why landlords may be getting out of the buy to let market and all the information you may need when moving Countrywide group have had to go back to the market for a home. handout to keep going which as one surveyor put it to me, great for your business. I have to say I don’t necessarily agree. SHH Curtis Chisholm who are owned by Countrywide were always the market leaders DIRECTOR and probably have an ex employee in a lot of the West of Scotland’s most successful independent agencies. A benchmark H for which we aspired to back in the day. However as the market changed and online was becoming more prevalent and ‘corporates’ carried on thinking they are too big to go down (‘we are Countrywide’) people like me decided there was a better way. Take what we’ve learned and apply to a more manoeuvrable, less stuffy, less salesy environment and apply to our own. Hopefully, according to our reviews that’s what we’ve achieved. I just wonder where the new generation of us agents are going to come from?! I touched on it in the previous paragraph; reviews. Everyone does it, the hotel you are going to, the car you are looking to buy; information gathering, we area all at it. Estate Agency is no different. Since the turn of the year we have asked both buyers and sellers to review their experience with us. It allows us to know how we are doing in the eyes of the buying and selling public. A great source of knowledge can be gathered if you haven’t chosen an agent and you aren’t familiar with who is prominent where you live. I challenge all sellers to review the competition. It hopefully helps make their mind up! At the time of writing, Zoopla had launched letting properties on Facebook. We have been using all the social media platforms again since the turn of the year and the response has been

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Should you still buy to let LAST ONE Britain’s buy-to-let landlords are divided over their future, in light REMAINING of tax and market changes - according to latest research. While three in five buy to let investors (56%) want to keep or Location, location, location - buy more rental properties, two in five (44%) are looking to the UK’s buy-to-let hotspots sell. The majority of UK landlords still view it as a money- There are still profits to be made, but there is a significant making asset class but think it will be on the decline in the regional divide when it comes to best performing areas for future. As the market consolidates, buy to let owners are buy-to-let. landlords faces the toughest choice, with polarized across the country, with tough decisions to make on falling yields and slowing house price growth set to reduce whether to stay or leave the sector. profits.

Fight or flight: British And an average London house worth £475,000 would have landlords at a crossroads to be sold for £590,000 eight years later, just to break even – For those looking to exit the market, nearly a quarter blame even taking into account the income over that eight-year falling yields (24%) and tax changes (23%), while a fifth blame period. While London hotspots can still be found – Tower cooling house prices (19%). Three in five (60%) say that Hamlets, Barnet and Hackney – three quarters of landlords property management had become a burden and 61% in the capital think investing in buy-to-let will be less undervalued the costs involved. worthwhile in five years’ time: more than any other area. In Scotland and the East Midlands, it’s a different story – with But despite the hassle, are Brits still obsessed with property? Scottish landlords already enjoying average annual returns of Certainly some who are planning to sell their portfolio still 8.8% on their investment over an eight-year period, while want exposure to it as an asset class: over a quarter (27%) for those in the East Midlands return 8.2%. example plan to invest the money into their main property compared to a third re-investing in another asset class (37%) Generational gap - millennials more likely or in cash (30%). to sell up than older landlords Millennial landlords are more inclined to sell than stay with “Brits still have an incessant love affair with bricks and mortar two thirds (65%) planning to sell one or more of their – but the hassle and cost of buy-to-let is a source of growing properties. This compares to less than a third (29%) of the frustration, and some landlords may find that their once over 55s. Younger landlords are also more likely to admit that reliable day-to-day income is becoming harder and harder to managing a buy-to-let has become a hassle (81%) compared come by”, said Sam Handfield-Jones, Head of Octopus to 39% for investors over 55. The biggest annoyance cited by Choice. “But this isn’t the case across all parts of the market, millennials is dealing with onerous tax returns, while older with money still to be made from the right property in the generations blame high one-off costs. Millennials also right region.” confessed they underestimated the costs involved (87%) including repairs and upkeep, insurance and initial legal and conveyancing fees, compared to just a third for those over 55.

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Oakwood, Branscroft, 6 Albert 33 Auchengreoch 20 Albert Road, West Glen Road Road, Brookfield Avenue, Johnstone Brookfield OFFERS OVER £895,000 OFFERS OVER £499,000 OFFERS OVER £349,995 UNDER OFFER Situated in an exclusive Situated in the centre of 33 Auchengreoch Avenue Set in the much admired development of only four the hamlet of Brookfield is a substantial, five hamlet of Brookfield sits properties this ‘Diplomat’ sits ‘Branscroft’ a bedroom, detached family this stunning traditional style family home was traditionally built 4 villa commanding a semi detached villa that originally built by Manor bedroom, 3 reception room generous plot which backs has been architecturally Kingdom however partially re-designed by the current owners Victorian villa with white rendering under a slate roof which on to the golf course. The property offers spacious and extended to create a to create a stunning residence of some 400 sq m or thereby of was extended sometime in it’s lifetime to create an extensive flexible accommodation ideal for a family looking for a beautiful family home. internal accommodation comprising; 5 reception rooms, 4 family home within 0.8a of mature wooded garden grounds. special home with space to live and socialise. bedrooms (3 en suite), balcony and fabulous open aspects. Nether Knockbuckle, Broomlea, Pacemuir Sproulstoun Cottages, 73 Gatehead Crescent, Hazelmere Road, road, Kilmacolm Howwood Bishopton Kilmacolm OFFERS OVER £495,000 OFFERS OVER £325,000 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £795,000 ‘Broomlea’ is a charming Situated in an enviable This beautiful, executive, Situated at the bottom of architecturally extended 5 position within three miles detached villa was built by a leafy private lane sits a bedroom detached of the village of Howwood Charles Church and is the magnificent B Listed bungalow originally built in is this unique 3 bedroom Crieff II design. These detached family home the 1920’s located adjacent barn conversion, a homes are not common to built around 1910 by renowned Architect James to Birkmyre Park and is a level walk to the village centre. stunning home designed and presented with character and the market and this one benefits from a landscaped, south Salmon. This exclusive property has an idyllic setting set modernity in mind. facing garden which is sure to appeal. within 4 acres or thereby of mature garden grounds with both the River Gryffe and Millburn meandering through it. Highpoint, West Glen Barncarry, Gryffe Road, 33B Stanely Road, 36A Mansionhouse Road, Kilmacolm Bridge of Weir Paisley Road, Paisley OFFERS OVER £649,995 OFFERS OVER £495,000 OFFERS OVER £325,000 UNDER OFFER Situated in mature private Situated towards the end This newly built detached Situated towards the end garden grounds sits of the leafy cul-de-sac of villa sits proudly in a good of the cul de sac and ‘Highpoint’ a stunning Gryffe Road sits plot on Stanley Road in looking up the avenue is contemporary and ‘Barnacarry’ an attractive the South of Paisley. The this fabulous traditional expansive designed 4 and well-proportioned 4 property is ideal for upper villa offering flexible bedroom, 4 public room modern villa which has never been reception room, 4 bedroom Victorian detached villa set within families looking for a stylish, modern home with good accommodation over two levels extending to 1900 square foot to market. Originally built in 1989, this family home extends a secluded private garden in the heart of the West quality fixtures and fittings ready to move in to. or thereby situated in arguably one of Paisley’s most popular to some 2500 square feet of living space overlooking Misty Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir. addresses. Law and an open landscape.

Kaimhill Farm, The Herriot, 34 Lochhead Avenue, SOLD 4 Strathcarron Wynd, Kilbirnie Shillingworth Lochwinnoch Paisley OFFERS OVER £579,500 RESERVED UNDER OFFER SOLD Kaimhill Farm Steading is a This Heriot Style new Set within a modern cul- This stylish, modern, magnificent 4 bedroom, 3 home built by Charles de-sac in the village of detached villa sits in a bathroom, 4 reception Church offers fantastic Lochwinnoch is this corner position in this very room family home located spacious accommodation ‘Crichton’ style beautifully popular residential astride the Renfrewshire / extending to 2143sq ft. presented 4 bedroom, 3 development. The property North Ayrshire border with stunning views and paddock to the reception room detached family villa which is one of the is in excellent condition and is ideal for families looking in the rear. larger style properties Kier built in the estate circa 2014 and area. offers flexible accommodation over two levels.

12 House House 13 36 Roffey Park Road, 18 Middlepenny Road, 12 Gryffe Castle, 59 Kinpurnie Road, Paisley Langbank Bridge of Weir Paisley UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £199,999 UNDER OFFER This is the larger style of Number 18 is a beautifully This charming mews This extended semi semi detached bungalow appointed and rare to the cottage sits in the detached villa requires in the area and is located in market 6 lower impressive grounds of renovation and upgrading the ever popular East End conversion that has been GryffeCastle and was built but will make a superb of Paisley close to Barshaw meticulously upgraded and in circa 1850. GryffeCastle family home and is in an Park. The property has a south facing rear garden and beautiful once formed part of a magnificent Victorian stone built villa. is only a stones throw from the heart of the village and this extremely popular views across to Ralston Golf Course. property has a private garden and parking. location in Paisley.

Sproulstoun Cottages, 17 Killearn Drive, 31 Kings Crescent, 2 Shaw Avenue, Howwood Paisley Elderslie Bishopton UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £185,000 OFFERS OVER £169,999 Number Two Sproulstoun This semi detached Number 31 Kings Crescent This beautiful semi Cottage is a beautifully bungalow is located in a is a rare to the market detached villa occupies a appointed architecturally popular spot in Ralston original 2 bedroom, 2 superb plot and is in converted barn that is set and would suit family reception room semi excellent condition just three miles from the buyers looking in the area. detached bungalow that providing accommodation village of Howwood enjoying stunning open aspects and its The property has been developed into the attic space to offer a requires a degree of modernising set in south facing gardens over two levels. There is also a detached garage with own private courtyard and garden grounds. good level of flexible accommodation. overlooking the playing fields of Wallace Primary School. driveway making this an ideal property in a popular area.

‘Beaufort’ 37 Alexandra Greenbank, 12 Rosshall Avenue, Hillview, Bridge of Weir Parade, Dunoon Lintwhite Crescent, Paisley Road, Kilmacolm OFFERS OVER £239,995 Bridge of Weir UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £169,995 ‘Beaufort’ is a charming, UNDER OFFER Ralston is always a very Hillview is a well stone fronted, detached Greenbank is a pretty 3 popular area in Paisley proportioned second floor villa built in the early 1950s bedroom, 2 reception room and this three bedroom period flat set in the heart that allows uninterrupted semi detached bungalow semi detached family of the village of views over the Clyde extended to the rear set home offers a great layout Kilmacolm. estuary. The property has a wonderful, flexible layout and is which is set in beautiful garden grounds ideally situated for all and a super garden ideal for families looking in the area. The ideal for a family looking for a special home. that Bridge of Weir has to offer. property has been extremely well maintained by the current owner. The Keys, Isle of Arran The Chalet, 29 Hillpark Avenue, 5 Low Barholm, Paisley Kilbarchan OFFERS OVER £239,950 Broomknowe Road, Kilmacolm UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER Number Seven The Keys is a modern detached 3 UNDER OFFER Number 29 Hillpark This stunning mid bedroom house with a This stunning extended Avenue is a beautiful 4 terraced villa dates back to shore front location and set quarter villa is situated in bedroom family home set the 1700’s but has recently in the lovely Isle of Arran. arguably the one of the in a lovely position within undergone a village’s most attractive this well established comprehensive locations with open views of Birkmyre park and Balrossie and address with landscaped refurbishment program. is a level walk to the village centre. gardens to both front and rear. 12 Oldhall Road, 50 Roffey Park Road, Auchengreoch Cottage, 28 Bolerno Circle, Paisley Paisley Johnstone Bishopton UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £162,995 This stylish 2 bedroom Fantastic opportunity to This beautiful well Auchengreoch Cottage is semi detached villa was buy possibly one of the presented 4 apartment an immediately appealing built by n 2017 and best plots in this desirable semi detached bungalow is property with a charming upgraded by the area. The property itself set in a very popular garden and country purchasers to create a requires modernisation residential locale with open cottage appeal. The beautiful family home. In the popular Dargavel South but there is a range of flexible which have been aspects to Ralston Golf property dates from the 1890s and has generous apartments, location. It is in true show home condition with a south west extended to the rear and developed into the attic space. Club. high ceilings and an oasis of a garden at the rear making it a beautiful home. facing landscaped rear garden, ideal for outside entertaining. 16 Gatehead Crescent, SOLD 40 Arkleston Drive, 138 Ralston Avenue, 17 Broomlea Crescent, Bishopton Paisley Paisley Inchinnan UNDER OFFER SOLD OFFERS OVER £175,000 UNDER OFFER This beautiful 4 bedroom This super stylish This mid terrace villa is This beautiful extended 3 detached family villa is detached villa is in a located in a quiet cul de bedroom, 2 reception situated in the extremely popular modern sac in the popular Ralston room semi detached villa popular Dargavel Village development and has area of Paisley. The has been recreated for development. This been upgraded to a lovely property sits in an modern living. The particular property was built by Persimmon Homes in 2015. specification by the current owner. The property has an enviable position backing onto Ralston Golf Course making property has stylish décor and has been well maintained and Completed to an exceptionally high specification. integrated garage, contemporary dining kitchen and this a rare opportunity to purchase a property in such a upgraded over recent years. generous plot making it one not to miss. popular spot. The house is in good condition and would be 14 House ideal for a young family looking in the area or even those House 15 looking to downsize. SOLD 29 Banchory Avenue, 15A Gogo Street, Largs 3/1 2 Cardon Square, Calderpark Avenue, Inchinnan Renfrew UNDER OFFER Lochwinnoch SOLD OFFERS OVER £139,995 First floor, conversion sits in UNDER OFFER This beautifully appointed a seaside position with This immaculate top floor Situated in an enviable extended 3 bedroom semi views over Mackerston and apartment sits in a corner elevated position with detached villa was the Firth of Clyde. Extremely position and was built by views of Castle Semple originally built by Keanie convenient for the Town Miller Homes. The Loch is this well presented builders and is set in one Centre and Largs Train apartment is ideal for a 3 bedroom, 2 reception of Inchinnan’s most Station. This property has beautiful, generous rooms with high young professional looking room mid terraced villa with flexible family accommodation established addresses. ceilings and traditional features. Anyone looking for a property by for a sophisticated property. over two levels. the sea shouldn’t miss the opportunity to view this home. ½ SOLD 78 Balmoral Road, 1/1 1 South Park Drive, 14 Greenlaw Avenue, 4 Burnside Grove, Elderslie Paisley Paisley Johnstone SOLD OFFERS OVER £145,000 OFFERS OVER £124,995 UNDER OFFER Set adjacent towards the This is a fabulous first floor This first floor flat is in Number 4 Burnside Grove end of the cul de sac is apartment which has been lovely condition and is an immaculately this well appointed 3 fully renovated to offer a positioned in a blonde presented 3 bedroom bedroom, 23’ spacious and stylish sandstone tenement block modern mid terraced villa lounge/dining semi property in a popular on the forever popular set close to Shanks Park detached villa with location in Paisley. The property offers modern fixtures within Greenlaw Avenue. The property is in a well maintained, tiled and ideally placed for conservatory and traditional surrounds complimented by sophisticated decor. close and has charming communal gardens commuting and landscaped gardens. schooling. 2419 Paisley Road 16 Limeview Avenue, 15 Orr Street, 49 Thomson Street, West, Cardonald Paisley Paisley Johnstone OFFERS OVER £155,000 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER FIXED PRICE £115,000 This rare to the market 3 This modern semi detached This charming end terrace This modern mid terrace bedroom semi detached villa is located in the South villa is in a very convenient villa is located in a villa is ideally positioned for of Paisley close to the location close to local residential cul de sac with all local amenities in this Gleniffer Braes Country amenities on Neilston Road, easy access to Johnstone sought after area of Paisley Park. The property will Canal Street Train Station Town Centre. The Road West. The property requires a degree of modernisation but appeal to families looking in the area and has a detached garage and Paisley Town Centre. The property has period features, high property would be ideal it does offer great family accommodation over two levels with and low maintenance gardens. ceilings and a private garden. for a young family or couple looking in the area and has fabulous rear access. enclosed gardens and a driveway. 2/1 5 Brodie Park 26 Cloberhill Road, 4/5 Thistlebank, Bridge SOLD 38 Darroch Drive, Avenue, Paisley Of Weir Erskine UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £145,000 UNDER OFFER SOLD Commanding a prime top Comprehensively Enjoying a central location This larger style end floor position this spacious upgraded and modernised in the village of Bridge of terrace villa has three two bedroom apartment is is this immaculately Weir is this beautifully double bedrooms and sits full of style and character presented 2 bedroom appointed and upgraded 2 in a lovely position with and enjoys enviable views semi detached villa on a bedroom apartment enviable views at the rear. over Brodie Park. The property is in a beautifully maintained peaceful residential street in the ever popular district of situated on a preferred building and is presented to the market in walk in condition. Knightswood. first floor location.

2/1 18 Greenlaw SOLD 57 Coats Drive, 26 Buchanan Avenue, 10 Church Hill, Paisley Avenue, Paisley Paisley Bishopton UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER SOLD UNDER OFFER This charming terraced Number 18 Greenlaw This is a superb semi Number 26 Buchanan mews style home is in the Avenue is a stunning detached villa in an ideal cul Avenue is a two bedroom Oakshaw Conservation residence of fabulous de sac location. The semi detached villa Area. The property is proportions that has been property has been well situated in a rare to the formed over four stepped comprehensively upgraded maintained and provides a market location towards levels and enjoys spacious and re-modelled whilst retaining period features you come to good family home with a dining kitchen, driveway and great the end of the cul de sac living areas and tasteful expect with a traditional apartment. garden. that requires modernising. decoration throughout. This contemporary home would be ideal for a couple or a young professional. Burnbrae Cottage, Mill 104 John Lang Street, 233 Brockburn Road, 28 Princess Crescent, Braem Bridge of Weir Johnstone Glasgow Paisley OFFERS OVER £149,995 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £119,000 UNDER OFFER This immaculate upper This cottage is in the heart This fabulous 3 bedroom Situated in a convenient cottage flat is beautifully of the village of Bridge of semi detached villa offers location close to amenities presented and perfect for Weir and has plenty of excellent family at Silverburn and the anyone looking in the charm and character. The accommodation over two Motorway network sits area. The property has property has gardens to the levels. The property is Number 233 Brockburn been well maintained by rear and traditionally proportioned rooms making it ideal for a beautifully presented and finished to an impressive Road, a modern 2 bedroom semi detached property neutrally the current owner making the property in true walk in range of buyers looking in the village. specification neutrally decorated throughout. decorated throughout. condition. The property also benefits from being in a cul de 16 House sac location and has private off street parking. House 17 24 Potterhill Road, 19D Stonefield Green, 86 Calder Street, 2 Derwent Court, Glasgow Paisley Lochwinnoch Kilmarnock OFFERS OVER £99,995 OFFERS OVER £89,995 OFFERS OVER £84,995 OFFERS OVER £76,000 This mid terrace villa has First floor flat in the Number 86 Calder Street This modern, ground floor been well maintained by popular Stonefield Green is an elevated first floor 2 apartment has fresh and the current owners and development in the South bedroom cottage flat in a generous accommodation offers good sized of Paisley. Usually popular well established location that would be ideal for a accommodation in a with young professionals in the much admired couple. There is room to convenient location close and downsizers and village of Lochwinnoch. entertain and the property also has direct access to the to amenities at Silverburn benefit from being conveniently located to local amenities communal gardens at the rear. and the Motorway network. and having private residents parking. 3 Douglas Crescent, 7 High Barholm, 21 Raasay Drive, 1/ 28 Moorfoot Avenue, Erskine Kilbarchan Paisley Paisley UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £75,000 This mid terrace villa is This immaculately This larger style, mid This charming main door ideal for a couple or presented 3 bedroom first terrace villa is in a popular lower cottage flat is in the young family looking in floor apartment is part of the Bargarran area heart of the village of the area. The property has positioned with open of Erskine and would Kilbarchan and has a been reroofed and offers aspects to the front in a make an excellent family beautifully presented good sized rooms and an popular location. The home. The property would benefit from some cosmetic interior and a tranquil, enclosed garden. spacious apartment is brought to the market in excellent modernisation but has superb potential. private garden at the rear. order throughout and has been upgraded.

40 Glenapp Road, SOLD 9 Shaw Court, 36 Priory Avenue, 14 Glenallan Way, Paisley Broomhill Gardens, Paisley Paisley Newton Mearns OFFERS OVER £89,995 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER This semi detached villa is SOLD This semi detached villa in This end terrace villa sits in a great size and would be This larger style, upper a well established area of a good position with good an excellent option for a cottage flat is in the Paisley would be ideal for gardens to the front side young family or a couple popular Mcarthy & Stone a young family or couple and rear. This would be a looking in the area. development of Broomhill The property has modern great property for families Gardens in Newton fixtures and fittings and looking in the area and has Mearns. gardens to the front and good sized apartments. rear. 8 Moss Avenue, 5D St Annes Wynd, 28 Summerlea Road, SOLD 0/1 12 Moorfoot Linwood Erskine Thornliebank Avenue, Paisley OFFERS OVER £89,995 OFFERS OVER £89,000 UNDER OFFER SOLD This mid terrace villa is in This beautifully appointed This two bedroom lower This beautiful ground floor lovely condition and will and comprehensively cottage flat has good sized flat has been very well no doubt appeal to upgraded 1 bedroom rooms and private garden maintained and is ready for couples and young apartment is set in a much space. It will no doubt a new owner to enjoy. The families looking in the sought after location within appeal to a range of buyers property has great sized Linwood area. The a residential cul de sac and including first time buyers, buy to let investors and those rooms and would be ideal for first time buyers, couples and even property has good sized rooms, modern fixtures and neutral is set on the preferred first looking for a property on the level. those downsizing looking for accommodation on the one level. décor making it easy to move straight in. floor location.

½ 20 John Neilson 69 Thurston Road, 34 Kirriemuir Avenue, SOLD 0/2 156 Sinclair Drive, Avenue, Paisley Cardonald Glasgow Langside OFFERS OVER £89,995 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER SOLD This beautiful lower cottage This modern 2 bedroom This upper cottage flat is Situated on the ground flat is well presented apartment is set on the in beautiful condition and floor is this tenement throughout having been preferred first floor is ideal for a couple apartment requiring carefully looked after by the location of this modern looking in the area. The modernising and current owner. The development, which is property has private off upgrading in the well property is well positioned neutrally decorated street parking and a good established location of for the amenities on Paisley throughout. sized living area. Battlefield on the Road West in Cardonald. Southside. 12 Keir Hardie, 129 Erskinefauld Road, 119 Angus Avenue, SOLD 27A Loanhead Road, Linwood Ardrossan Cardonald Linwood OFFERS OVER £89,995 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £77,000 SOLD This modern terraced This detached seaside This lower cottage flat is in This upper cottage flat is in property was originally bungalow could be an a popular part of Cardonald a popular residential built by Sanctuary Homes idyllic property and is and is ideal for buyers development in Linwood. in 2011 and offers positioned in a generous looking in the area. The The property has been well fantastic spacious corner plot. The property property has private maintained and the current accommodation rarely would benefit from some internal modernisation and sections of ground to the rear and good sized rooms with a owners have it tastefully decorated making it ideal for buyers found in modern upgrading but has superb potential. flexible layout. looking in the area. construction. 18 House House 19 95 Crags Road, 1 Lochlip Road, Paisley Lochwinnoch OFFERS OVER £59,995 UNDER OFFER This lower cottage flat is This stylish one bedroom ideal for those looking for a flat has been cleverly good sized apartment in refurbished to offer a the Lochfield area. lovely property making the Lochfield is a popular spot best use of its space and with a selection of cottage enjoying Loch side, nature flats and semi detached reserve views. villas. 3/1 49 Cochran Street, 2/1 132 Neilston Road, Paisley Paisley UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £39,995 This top floor flat is in 132 Neilston Road is a well beautiful condition and has located second floor flat open outlooks across which would be an ideal Paisley. The property is an purchase for a first time ideal purchase for a first buyer or even those time buyer and is located looking for a buy to let with easy access to local property. The property forms part of a refurbished tenement amenities. building which has a security entry system which gives access 0/1 196 Gallowhill to the communal close. Road, Paisley UNDER OFFER We are estate agents that work hard at This very well presented two something we love. We continue to assist our bedroom flat is in one of the best closes in Gallowhill. clients to sell their house and find a happy The building has been home. meticulously maintained by the residents and this DESIGN AND BUILD TEAM property also has a lovely private garden. We strive to do business in an enlightened 41 Elphinstone Court, Lochwinnoch Road, way. In an ever changing market our honesty Kilmacolm and integrity is what distinguishes us from OFFERS OVER £55,000 This one bedroom third others. We stick to our core values and floor retirement flat by continue to offer the same level of personal McCarthy Stone enjoys STRUCTURAL & PERIOD PROPERTY SPECIALIST impressive rear views service we would expect as a client. Come in, towards the countryside and is set in the heart of Kilmacolm convenient for shops, have a chat, have a coffee and we will be amenities and transport facilities. happy to discuss your requirements. 40E Well Street, Paisley UNDER OFFER HOUSE BUILDERS This two bedroom, top floor apartment is in a modern block in the West End of Paisley close to amenities, the town centre and The University of The West of Scotland.

2/1 3 George Street, Paisley UNDER OFFER PAISLEY OFFICE: 21 Moss Street, Paisley PA1 1BX This smart town centre flat t: 0141 840 6555 f: 0141 848 9168 is ideal for a first time e: [email protected] buyer and has excellent commuter links with BRIDGE OF WEIR OFFICE: 3 Neva Place, Bridge of Weir PA11 3PN Paisley Gilmour Street t: 01505 613 807 f: 01505 615 682 Station only a short walk e: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Office: 01505 703 171 away. The property has amenities on its doorstep and has been well kept by its current owners. 20 House cochrandickie.co.uk Scottish House Price Report

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BRONZE £245.00 Our • Basic Professional photography package • Assigned Sales Negotiator • High traffic advertising including Rightmove, Zoopla, S1 Homes and Prime Location. MARKETING • For Sale Board PACKAGES SILVER £395.00 • 15 – 20 professional photographs edited, enhanced and blue skies added • Floor plans • 4 or 8 page pdf brochure • Illuminated window card in the branch • Assigned Sales Negotiator • Staff home visit • Viewing service when required • Expansive online advertising including Rightmove, Zoopla, S1 Homes and Prime Location. • Posts to our Facebook, Twitter and social media. • Advert in HOUSE magazine • For Sale Board GOLD £595.00 • Magazine style professional photographs fully edited, lit and enhanced with blue skies • Night/twilight shoot (If appropriate) • Drone shoot (if applicable and within CAA safe fly zones) OR Custom directed and edited HD video tour • Floor plans • Custom Designed Brochure • Illuminated window card in the branch • Assigned Sales Negotiator • Staff home visit • Viewing service when required • Custom online advertising including Rightmove, Zoopla, S1 Homes and Prime Location. • Premium listing on Rightmove • Posts to our Facebook, Twitter and social media • Highlighted social media posts that reach 10,000+ people in your selected area • Custom online social media campaign • Advert in HOUSE magazine cochrandickie.co.uk • For Sale Board

PAISLEY: 21 Moss Street, Paisley PA1 1BX t: 0141 840 6555 BRIDGE OF WEIR: 3 Neva Place, Bridge of Weir PA11 3PN t: 01505 613 807