Entries by Craig

2016 Property Highlights

The Scottish property market experienced a buoyant 2016, with increasing levels of buyer demand and sales values, most notably in the central belt. The lettings market in Glasgow has also been positive and is proving particularly rewarding for landlords in the West End. At Vanilla Square, we’ve had a number of impressive sales and lets […]

Top Tips for Selling Your House Quickly

Selling your home without any urgency can seem daunting enough, but what if you have to sell quickly? Fret not, there are a number of simple and cost-effective ways to attract the right viewers, make your property more appealing to these potential buyers and, thus, enable you to expedite the sale without sacrificing profit and […]

An Architectural Tour of Glasgow West End

The West End of Glasgow is a great place to explore some of the city’s finest architecture. Many of Glasgow’s most extravagant buildings were constructed during the peak of its economic success during the Industrial Revolution, when the city was heralded the ‘Second City of the Empire’. As a result of the significant increase in […]

2017 – Resolutions and New Beginnings

If you’re considering moving home in 2017, the beginning of the new year is a great time to start planning ahead and preparing. After the excitement of Christmas and Hogmanay have passed, we often start reflecting about our resolutions and plans for the year ahead.   New Year, New Beginnings   The New Year is […]

Glasgow West End in December – What’s Happening?

Following a short spell of extremely chilly temperatures, it’s now positively balmy this month in Glasgow. What a treat! As we approach the festive holiday and run ourselves ragged in preparation, it’s important to take time to relax and enjoy some of the fun things Glasgow has to offer throughout December. There are many family-friendly […]

Maximising value: Dressing Your Home to Sell

In the same way that we ‘dress for success’ when choosing our best personal attire for an interview, it’s also true when it comes to selling a home. You want to make it look as wonderful as possible to really show off the best qualities and features of the property. This is often referred to […]

Scotland’s Festival of Architecture 2016

To celebrate the year of innovation, architecture and design, The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland led a major country-wide celebration of the nation’s awe-inspiring creative contributions and achievements. Attracting over 1.2 million visitors, hundreds of inspiring events took place across Scotland throughout 2016, including exhibitions, musical celebrations, workshops, film screenings and lectures. 

We’ve found our new home, now let us find yours!

The tables were turned here at Vanilla Square this month. We traversed the leafy West End streets of Glasgow, all the way from Hyndland to Hillhead, and moved into our beautiful new offices located at 711 Great Western Road. We’re absolutely delighted with our new home and we look forward to welcoming you here for […]

Overview of Glasgow Property Market 2016

Property values and sale prices across Scotland have been reassuringly positive throughout 2016, continuing to rise steadily, fuelled by the lower interest rates and the need for housing. Overall quality of life and value for money make Glasgow a very interesting property investment and contribute to the 8.9% growth in property value experienced by the local market in […]