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The new rules for property transactional taxes in Scotland will come into effect in April 2015 and see the UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) replaced by the Land and Buildings and Transactions Tax (LBTT) rates.

This superb larger style 3 bedroom flat occupies a preferred first floor position within a traditional 3-storey sandstone tenement. Internally the flat is presented to the market in immaculate order throughout, offering a fusion of period features and contemporary fitments.
 
The property is accessed from a shared landing with a spacious reception hall providing direct access to all apartments. To the front of the property there is a bay windowed lounge with ornate cornicing, feature fireplace, gas living flame fire and walk in recess storage cupboard. There are also two carpeted double bedrooms to front and one to rear, all with feature period fireplaces.
 
The large dining kitchen is well fitted out with a range of modern base and wall mounted storage units incorporating worktop surface areas, stainless steel sink/ drainer and a range of integrated appliances. There is also a dining recess with adequate space for family dining table and chairs. The bathroom has a modern 3-piece suite installed comprising low level WC, contemporary glass wash bowl and bath with ‘Triton’ instant electric shower and screen installed.
 
The property further benefits from having gas central heating and hardwood effect upvc double glazing. The building itself is protected by a security entry system, whilst externally there are well maintained communal gardens to rear.
 
Set back from the main road with attractive open aspects to front towards Paisley Grammar School, the property forms part of an established and popular pocket within Paisley’s much sought after East End, convenient for host of local amenities and excellent recreational facilities including nearby Barshaw Park and the Lagoon Leisure Centre. The town centre itself, which is easily accessible, offers more extensive shopping facilities as well as numerous popular bars and restaurants.
 
There are regular bus services nearby giving access to surrounding districts and the property is within a ten minute drive of Glasgow International Airport. Paisley also offers regular train services to surrounding districts and further afield to Glasgow, whilst for those who commute by car the road and motorway network give access to most centres of business throughout the central belt.

Property for sale: 190 Lanark Road, Hazelbank, Lanark. ML11 9XN

Hazelbank is one of the chocolate box villages that line the A72 as it follows the River Clyde south towards Lanark. Despite being one of the Clude Valley's smaller settlements, Hazelbank is home to a variety of individual properties including this elevated split-level bungalow set withn extensive, yet easily maintained gardens. These incorporate a waterfall, a free-falling tributary whose accompanying soundtrack underpins a garden full of colour and character, from flowerbeds to shrub borders. These terraced grounds have staircases ascending to seating areas and patios, with views over the South Lanarkshire countryside.

Outdoor space is always going to be a good selling feature, but only if it is attractive and there's not too much of it ! In these busy times, purchasers still want outdoor space, but they don't have the time or inclination to put any work into it, so -  get the grass cut, power wash the steps, garden furniture, patio and any mono-bloc, weed, re-paint the fences and plant up the borders and hanging baskets, have the barbeque sparkling and inviting and make it look as easy to maintain as possible. You're selling a lifestyle as well as  selling your property.