The Benefits of Bungalows
By Wilson Browne The traditional Edinburgh bungalow is a star of the Edinburgh property market. The term bungalow derives from the Hindi word ‘bangla’, meaning ‘belonging to Bengal’. Originally used…
Scotland Introduces LBTT Changes
By Denise McKenzie The Scottish Government has introduced a change to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in a bid to increase housing market activity and boost the post-lockdown…
COVID-19 | An Update from Coulters
Update: 30 June 2020 As we have moved into Phase 2 of the Scottish Government route plan out of lockdown, the residential marketplace is starting to fire up again. It…
Making Sense of Our Property Market
By Denise McKenzie We are all operating and working in a very different world right now, with new rules and regulations in these uncertain times. However, it is comforting that…
Light Up Your Life: A Guide to Loft Conversions
Spending more time at home over the past few months, you may have started thinking about taking on a home improvement project. Loft conversions, whether built as an extra bedroom,…
Looking After Your Biggest Home: How to Make Your House Eco-Friendly
Over the past few years, our consciousness of the environmental impact of our lives has continued to grow. From shopping locally where we can to making changes to how we…
What’s in a Colour? The Psychology Behind Interior Design
When decorating your property, you’re more likely to have design rather than psychology on your mind. However, studies show that the interior design of your home can greatly impact your…
After Lockdown – House Moves Will Happen, but Be Patient
By Michael Fitzgerald There is a growing focus on how and when current lockdown restrictions will be eased. The timing and means of this remain unknown, but we do know…
Seeing Yourself in a New Home: How Virtual Reality Is Changing the Property Sector
Change has become something quite normal at the moment as coronavirus continues to drastically impact our established day to day routines. It’s no different in the property sector. Traditional viewings…
Top Tips for Improving Your Garden
Tara Willis, 21/02/2020 If you’re fortunate enough to have a garden, being stuck at home doesn’t mean being stuck inside. With a little extra time on your hands, now is…