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Willingness to Commute can Reduce Housing Costs

New research has revealed that rail commuters to Scotland’s two biggest cities are typically financially better off catching the train into the city than living close to their place of work.
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Calls for Changes to LBTT Rates to Boost Housing Activity

Trade body Homes for Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to take action to tackle a lack of activity at the higher end of the housing ladder.
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Millions Plan to Downsize Later in Life

New research from Prudential has revealed that over 3.9 million over-55s plan to downsize to a cheaper property later in life, and convenience is the main motivator for this move, not the releasing of equity.
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Proximity to Premiership Football Grounds Impacts Prices

New research by Bank of Scotland has revealed that average house prices close to Scottish Premiership football grounds have increased by 20% over the last ten years.
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Help to Buy Scheme Helps Thousands Become Home Owners

The Scottish Government’s Help to Buy shared equity scheme has helped more than ten thousand households purchase a new home.

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20 December 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
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Estate Agency
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23 May 2023
Legal Services for the Elderly
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Estate Agency
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