Spring | Summer collection 2019
Covering Glasgow and the surrounding areas
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bearsden
SPRING/SUMMER 2019
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0141 943 3150
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John Russell, Bearsden’s most significant builder, built this unique detached home in 1933 for his family. It is one of the area’s most recognised and admired homes. Located within Old Bearsden’s conservation district, the house enjoys a fantastically convenient location, just to the north of The Cross.
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Colquhoun Drive
BEARSDEN
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An exceptional, bright and spacious apartment that forms part of a luxurious Sundial Properties development within the Dean Conservation Area. The property boasts beautifully manicured gardens, concierge service, private underground parking, and close proximity to local amenities.
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0131 624 9085
maria.ponte@rettie.co.uk
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A fabulous modern detached country house with 2.145 acres is situated between the villages of Killearn, Drymen, and Balfron, and includes riverbank on Endrick Water with 350 yards of riparian rights. The home has been significantly upgraded and extended to create a five bedroomed family home.
£575,000
Endrick House
Balfron Station
EPC=D
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0131 624 4061
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In the former grounds of Bardowie Castle and one of only seven homes, including the castle itself, blessed to call the north shore of Bardowie Loch home, is “Lochside”, a high-quality luxury detached house built circa. 1992 as part of an exclusive private courtyard development of only three substantial homes – Lochside, Lochview and Birch House.
Lochside
Bardowie
EPC=E
ricardo.volpi@rettie.co.uk
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laura.mathieson@rettie.co.uk
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Set on the outskirts of the village on 0.59 acres with wooded garden grounds and meadow aspects, this architect designed, new build detached villa is a striking modern home. The 270 sq. m. (2,948ft. ft.) property provides spacious, flowing accommodation included a studio room above the double garage.
£695,000
Parklea
Strathblane
Boasting wonderful views and with plentiful Georgian features, it also benefits from a recently refurbished communal stairway and private residents’ access to the glorious Moray Place Gardens.
bathroom 2
0131 624 4066
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4A Gartconnell Drive
Glasgow
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Bearsden is one of the most sought-after areas of Glasgow and has long been a leafy, secluded haven just a stone throw from the Glasgow metropolitan area. It became a very popular residential area in the 19th century with businessmen and merchants who desired tranquillity and comfortable living within easy commuting distance from Glasgow City Centre. The area is still prized for that splendid location and commuting links.
Once one of the sixteen forts that ran along the Roman Antonine Wall, Bearsden has a long history that stretches back to AD 940. The Antonine Wall, which served as the most northern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain, runs through Bearsden along with the well-preserved remains of a military bathhouse. That archaeological site is minutes away from 4A Gartconnell Drive, a home of serene and spacious grace with another unique, local connection.
Gartconnell Drive was built for the current owner by architect commission in 1996. A semi-detached villa was designed by local architect Murray Russell. Russell descends from a line of local homebuilders as the grandson of John A. Russell, who established his Glasgow building company in 1888. Expanded by Murray Russell’s father in 1934, that company has built over one thousand homes in Bearsden and Milngavie. With Gartconnell Drive, Murray Russell continued that legacy of Bearsden building and incorporated traditional materials, as evidenced by the roughcast and architectural masonry throughout the home.
Gartconnell Drive was built for the current owner by architect commission in 1996. A semi-detached villa was designed by local architect Murray Russell. Russell descends from a line of local homebuilders as the grandson of John A. Russell, who established his Glasgow building company in 1888.
A central feature of the home is the bedroom with its broad arched window. This room is currently a study but has previously served as an artist studio, which is enhanced by its northern facing large windows that flood the room with light. The view from this studio is of the Bearsden landmark Schaw House. The current owners favourite part of the home is the kitchen dining room. This room boasts French doors across it that open directly on to the south facing garden. In good weather and when hosting family events or parties, this luxurious aspect allows for indoor and outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining.
Just as Bearsden benefits from ideal positioning, Gartconnell Drive’s prominent location affords it an envious degree of convenience. The home is a five to ten-minute walk from all the local shops, the restaurants at Bearsden Cross, and the railway station. It is also close to the local primary and secondary schools and, furthermore, a fifteen-minute train ride to central Glasgow or a fifteen-minute drive to the wide-open countryside.
A central feature of the home is the bedroom with its broad arched window. This room is currently a study but has previously served as an artist studio, which is enhanced by its northern facing large windows that flood the room with light.
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From inception, the home was designed as a main residence, 4A, along with a “granny house,” which came to life as 4B. This bespoke creation made manifest the perfect set up for the current owners, who had acquired the land and wanted a private family home that adjoined the private home of their children’s grandmother. The end product created two semi-detached villas of different proportions that allowed their family to live together while maintaining independence. A change in circumstances has opened a new chapter in 4A Gartconnell Drive’s story and this wonderful home with a seven-apartment layout is looking for a new owner to call it home. Every aspect of the home is executed to a high standard, with high quality appliances in the kitchen, double glazed windows and French doors by Rationel, and a gas central heating system. The positioning of the home including the enclosed garden is deliberately south facing on a sizeable third of an acre plot with grand trees along the border.
Proudly located at the heart of Bearsden and with family at the heart of its creation, 4A Gartconnell Drive makes the ideal family home. Gartconnell Drive is available now and offered in pristine, move-in condition.
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SOUTHSIDE
Newton Mearns
Dunrobin
£435,000
A rare opportunity to acquire a sizeable semi-detached villa located within the exclusive gated community of Dunrobin Gate on the Ayr Road in Newton Mearns. The property is finished to a high specification with luxury fixtures and fittings and a bespoke designed kitchen.
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01416391999
alison.anderson@rettie.co.uk
Glasgow SOUTHSIDE |
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A truly stunning and completely re-modelled traditional bungalow located in Clarkston, a short distance from local amenities, great schooling, and public transport services.
Glen Shiel
Clarkston
joyce.watt@rettie.co.uk
joanna.tinson@rettie.co.uk
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Architect designed and traditionally built, Rum Cay is an outstanding family home of considerable proportions situated on one of Newton Mearns prized addresses. Built in a Mediterranean style, the property enjoys huge flexibility with superb open plan family living areas as well as formal rooms.
£925,000
RUM CAY
01316249040
01313222651
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Built by John Dickie Homes as part of their highly successful 'Hollows’ development, this beautiful luxury ground floor flat is not only extremely spacious stretching to around 1900 sq. ft, but also located within the heart of Giffnock.
£395,000
The Hollows
Giffnock
emma.bruce@rettie.co.uk
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Market SENTIMENT
Glasgow’s mercantilism is marching the market forward
Glasgow’s heritage as a centre of commerce and mercantilism is once again driving the Glasgow housing market forward.
One of the most exciting trends currently occurring in the city is the re-invigoration of the City Centre. From the Merchant City past the southern banks of the Clyde, to the bars and restaurants of Finnieston, Glasgow City Centre is seeing a wave of investment and planned development. Recent announcements by Barclays, Drum Property Group, and MODA all confirm significant development in heart of the city. Many of the schemes propose mixed usages for the new wave of spaces to work, live, shop, and unwind that breathe life back into areas of the city that have remained vacant or dominated by offices. This wave of development includes some of the first Build to Rent schemes to come to Scotland, on which the Rettie & Co. Development Services Team have been advising. These landmark schemes look set to deliver a new level of modern lifestyle living for both Glasgow and Scotland. This optimism has been reflected in the investment enquiries being handled by our City Centre branch. It is not just the City Centre that has been benefitting from the rising confidence in Glasgow. The West End has also seen rising demand. A perennially popular location with Glasgow buyers of all life-stages, the West End remains at the top of many buyers wish list due, in equal parts to the green open space, Glasgow University, the Kelvingrove, the high-quality housing stock, and lifestyle focused on bustling Byres Road. This draw has never been stronger. Average prices in the area increased by 28% between 2014 and 2018; an annual growth rate of over 6% a year. Competition in the market over the past year has seen prices exceed home report valuations by almost 7% in 2018. The good news for the 2019 market has been an increased level of stock coming to the market that is providing buyers and home movers with more options. So far in 2019, stock levels have been around 20% higher than the same time last year, which has meant there has been a wider choice and price range of property available. As the leading agent in the area, we have been able to help more buyers and sellers move into the West End or move up within the area than any year in the past decade. One of the most exciting events happening in the West End market in 2019 is the Jordanhill development by CALA Homes. Working in partnership with CALA Homes, the West End branch is particularly excited to be involved in this iconic development. The development will offer a range of new homes from conversion apartments in the impressive B-listed David Stow Building, through to the spacious detached family homes CALA is so well regarded for building. Moving southward, Glasgow’s leafy Southside has also experienced the rising tide of the Glasgow market. With average house prices on the Southside now around £175,000, the area is achieving a 10% premium over the Glasgow wide average. In particular, our Shawland’s office has seen activity in the local market in 2019 well ahead of the market during the same period in 2018, with stock levels and activity up by a quarter so far this year.
Last year the market saw sellers return to the fray and be warmly welcomed by pent up demand from eager buyers previously starved of choice
The £1,500,000+ market is enjoying at bit of a resurgence, the Edinburgh residential team sold four £1 million-pound-plus properties in November 2017
Dr John Boyle, Director, Research & Strategy Andrew Meehan, Associate Director, Research & Strategy
Average house prices in Edinburgh year on year indicate a sustained period of price growth.
Source: Rettie & Co.
The overspill of demand from the Georgian heart of Edinburgh has seen prices continue to rise in bordering areas. The housing markets across Stockbridge, Comely Bank, Broughton, and Hillside have seen a similar number of sales in the first months of the year. House prices in these areas are around 10% higher than at the start of 2018, which has taken the average house price over £300,000. As the leading agent in the New Town with the highest value of stock available across these areas, we have seen the pressure for availability and affordability radiating from the city centre increase first hand. This pressure has triggered gentrification increases in other areas of the city centre that have traditionally been more affordable. This includes Leith Walk, Tollcross, Haymarket, and Dalry where transactions are up over 18% year-on-year and prices have risen over 6%. On the southside, Marchmont’s supply this year has been lower compared to last year, supporting an upward price movement around 5% year-on-year, and now pushing the average value in the area towards £400,000. So far this year, Rettie & Co. have listed the most property over £250,000 in prime family neighbourhoods of any Edinburgh agent, providing us with a strong insight into the family market. Mirroring the city centre and apartment markets, Edinburgh’s family market hallmark of excess demand in core locations leading to a wave of demand rippling through the city and out beyond its boundaries. At the prime end of the market, the aspirational Grange district has seen a rise in activity of around 20% at the start of the year, although the market remains highly exclusive with average values around the £500k mark. That limited purchasing opportunity has resulted in a significant value jump year-on-year for neighbouring to an average of around £450,000 in 2019 year-to-date. To the west of the city, Murrayfield and Ravelston have also seen a limited number of buying opportunities coming to the market, which has fostered competition. Sales in 2019 have included a handful of high value transactions that hover around £1m. With family housing often scarce and at a premium, family buyers are increasingly opting to move out with the city to find space, lifestyle, and affordability. This has meant, for example, that transactions in East Lothian are up over 30% year-on-year at the start of 2019 and values rising 4%. In desirable markets such as North Berwick, activity is up year-on-year with average house prices comparable to those in Edinburgh. Acknowledging the demand for family homes, housebuilders and councils have been filling the gap in the market, notably Haddington for East Lothian and Dalkeith and Bonnyrigg in Midlothian. Overall, the Edinburgh and Lothians markets have stood up strongly to the headwinds of Brexit and wider macro-economic concerns when other markets have looked less confident. Perceived value within the wider UK context and strong underlying fundaments have underpinned this confidence. Whilst there has been a slowing of market activity and value growth in the latest figures, these come after a sustained period of growth outperforming other UK markets. While there are uncertainties ahead, Edinburgh remains a dynamic and forward focused capital city with a diversified and dynamic economy acting as an engine of regional growth and magnet for lifestyle and investment. We may not know what lies around the corner for many, Edinburgh stands as both an attractive lifestyle choice or safe hedge against the unknown.
Glasgow has enjoyed a strong period of growth in recent years Average House Price in Glasgow and Year-on Year % Change by Month
A key constituent of the Glasgow market has always been those moving from West End or Southside, out of town to areas like Bearsden or Newton Mearns. This lifestage migration continues to be a popular choice for Glaswegians who, unlike their tram bound brethren in the east, take advantage of strong road and rail links to blend suburban living with city working. With branches in both areas, we have witnessed this trend first-hand, helping many clients first sell their city apartments and then find their new spacious family home. This demand has seen the average house price in Bearsden rise from under £300,000 in 2015 to over £340,000 in 2018. This 14% increase represented an annual growth of around 4.5%. During this period Newton Mearns has also seen the same 14% increase in average house prices, increasing from £257,000 in 2015 to £293,000 in 2018. Overall, Glasgow has seen a strong run of form with house prices rising by over £30,000 in the past five years and returning an annual growth rate of almost 5% per year during this time. While there may be signs of slowdown in the rate of growth in the city in early 2019, this is a diluted version of national trends. Demand remains strong within the market and a period of market consolidation in the context of the wider macro-political issues that are dominating the headlines is not unsurprising. Looking forward, there are many reasons why our Glasgow teams are excited by the market in the 2019 and beyond.
One of the most exciting trends currently occurring in the city is the re-invigoration of the City Centre. From the Merchant City past the southern banks of the Clyde, to the bars and restaurants of Finnieston, Glasgow City Centre is seeing a wave of investment and planned development. Recent announcements by Barclays, Drum Property Group, and MODA all confirm significant development in heart of the city. Many of the schemes propose mixed usages for the new wave of spaces to work, live, shop, and unwind that breathe life back into areas of the city that have remained vacant or dominated by offices. This wave of development includes some of the first Build to Rent schemes to come to Scotland, on which the Rettie & Co. Development Services Team have been advising. These landmark schemes look set to deliver a new level of modern lifestyle living for both Glasgow and Scotland. This optimism has been reflected in the investment enquiries being handled by our City Centre branch. It is not just the City Centre that has been benefitting from the rising confidence in Glasgow. The West End has also seen rising demand. A perennially popular location with Glasgow buyers of all life-stages, the West End remains at the top of many buyers wish list due, in equal parts to the green open space, Glasgow University, the Kelvingrove, the high-quality housing stock, and lifestyle focused on bustling Byres Road. This draw has never been stronger. Average prices in the area increased by 28% between 2014 and 2018; an annual growth rate of over 6% a year. Competition in the market over the past year has seen prices exceed home report valuations by almost 7% in 2018. The good news for the 2019 market has been an increased level of stock coming to the market that is providing buyers and home movers with more options. So far in 2019, stock levels have been around 20% higher than the same time last year, which has meant there has been a wider choice and price range of property available. As the leading agent in the area, we have been able to help more buyers and sellers move into the West End or move up within the area than any year in the past decade. One of the most exciting events happening in the West End market in 2019 is the Jordanhill development by CALA Homes. Working in partnership with CALA Homes, the West End branch is particularly excited to be involved in this iconic development. The development will offer a range of new homes from conversion apartments in the impressive B-listed David Stow Building, through to the spacious detached family homes CALA is so well regarded for building. Moving southward, Glasgow’s leafy Southside has also experienced the rising tide of the Glasgow market. With average house prices on the Southside now around £175,000, the area is achieving a 10% premium over the Glasgow wide average. In particular, our Shawland’s office has seen activity in the local market in 2019 well ahead of the market during the same period in 2018, with stock levels and activity up by a quarter so far this year. A key constituent of the Glasgow market has always been those moving from West End or Southside, out of town to areas like Bearsden or Newton Mearns. This lifestage migration continues to be a popular choice for Glaswegians who, unlike their tram bound brethren in the east, take advantage of strong road and rail links to blend suburban living with city working. With branches in both areas, we have witnessed this trend first-hand, helping many clients first sell their city apartments and then find their new spacious family home. This demand has seen the average house price in Bearsden rise from under £300,000 in 2015 to over £340,000 in 2018. This 14% increase represented an annual growth of around 4.5%. During this period Newton Mearns has also seen the same 14% increase in average house prices, increasing from £257,000 in 2015 to £293,000 in 2018. Overall, Glasgow has seen a strong run of form with house prices rising by over £30,000 in the past five years and returning an annual growth rate of almost 5% per year during this time. While there may be signs of slowdown in the rate of growth in the city in early 2019, this is a diluted version of national trends. Demand remains strong within the market and a period of market consolidation in the context of the wider macro-political issues that are dominating the headlines is not unsurprising. Looking forward, there are many reasons why our Glasgow teams are excited by the market in the 2019 and beyond.
WEST END & City Centre
01413416000
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bedroom 2
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It’s all about the views. 15 Botanic Crescent is an extraordinary property over three main floors with unique and stunning front views over the crescent’s pleasure gardens and to the edge Botanic Gardens. Forming the main portion of a beautifully presented townhouse, this remarkable home has the original main door entrance.
Fixed price
£760,000
15 Botanic Crescent
Botanics
anne.sutherland@rette.co.uk
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Glasgow WEST END & City Centre |
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A wonderful main door four apartment ground floor flat in a traditional blonde sandstone building located in the much admired Broomhill area. This immaculate flat is comfortably set back from Broomhill Drive and occupies an enviable West End location and is exceptionally well placed for a selection of local amenities.
£329,000
33 Broomhill Drive
Broomhill
andrew.smith@rettie.co.uk
01316249087
EPC=F
Glasgow WEST END |
CINEMA ROOM
BATHROOM 2
An amazing eight apartment duplex home with numerous quality finishes, a fabulous fitted study/office and a fully fitted out cinema room. Located in a quiet residential pocket within the highly desirable Kelvinside area, this exceptional conversion occupies the whole of the first and second floors of a handsome sandstone townhouse.
£675,000
34 Cleveden Drive
Cleveden
nick.ainscough@rettie.co.uk
01414716700
COMMUNAL HALL
EXTERIOR 4
reception 3
Generously proportioned at over 950sq ft, this immediately impressive two bedroom duplex apartment occupies a first floor position within a prominent Merchant City Development. The B listed neo-classical exterior heralds the building’s history as the former Glasgow Sheriff Court Building, originally built circa 1844 and successfully converted into 62 residential apartments in 2005.
£244,000
Ingram Street
Merchant City
lisa.pitchers@rettie.co.uk
01316244200
DINING 2
DINING 1
Offering the luxury of a boutique hotel, this well-appointed and generous two bedroom, third floor loft style apartment measures circa 1001 sq ft. This stylish and sumptuous apartment is located in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre on Mitchell Street parallel to Buchanan Street, part of Glasgow’s famous ‘Style Mile’.
£225,000
Mitchell Street
Glasgow City Centre
05
GLASGOW lettings
KTCHEN/LIVING
One bedroom furnished flat in the heart of the West End. The accommodation comprises open plan lounge/kitchen, double bedroom, and bathroom. The property benefits from private residents parking to the rear of the building. The property is conveniently located off Byres Road, which hosts a plethora of shops, bars, restaurants, and transport links.
Prefix
£695 PCM
1/2 Loudon Terrace
Dowanhill
GLASGOW LETTINGS |
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This picturesque property is within easy access to the West End and Stockbridge and has direct access to Dean Gardens. This first-floor property comprises of an open plan kitchen dining area, utility room with washing machine and tumble drier and a large open plan living area with fully working wooden shutters and feature fireplace. The master bedroom has built in wardrobes and a converted mezzanine study, and there is also a further larger double bedroom to the front of the property, a single bedroom, bathroom with a separate shower cubical, and further separate W/C.
01412484160
paige.montgomery@rettie.co.uk
Edinburgh LETTINGS |
Ground floor executive apartment with private parking in iconic Park House development. The property has been finished and furnished to a very high standard. There is easy access to both the City Centre and the West End of Glasgow which features a plethora of shops, bars, restaurants, and other facilities.
£1150 PCM
0/2 10 Park House
PARK
marcus.fenton@rettie.co.uk
0131 622 4160
Edinburgh
3/8 New Cut Rigg
This wonderful first floor apartment forms part of a sought-after Victorian terrace in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End. The property is peacefully situated overlooking the Dean Valley and boasts a wealth of period features, immaculate décor, and superb local amenities, plus residents’ access to the splendid Douglas Crescent Gardens.
karen.crocket@rettie.co.uk
At Home with Get Fully Furnished
Picture the situation: as a new landlord, a landlord with numerous properties, property developer or serviced apartment manager, you need to quickly but completely furnish a property. The process can be overwhelming, with so many elements of a home needing to be addressed at the same time, and this feeling can be exacerbated when a landlord or company have multiple properties that need decorating simultaneously. These circumstances are when the full-service offerings of Get Fully Furnished shine.
From their warehouse in Glasgow, Get Fully Furnished provision the entirety of Scotland with a wide array of furniture packages and service offerings targeted at the specific requirements of landlords, property developers, and letting agents. The company also works alongside property developers to design and install show homes, as part of their interior design services. The simple, convenient, hassle-free, forward thinking, and individually tailored company ethos ensures satisfaction from clients throughout Scotland and across a range of property holdings.
The newest package is the refurbishment service, wherein Get Fully Furnished supplies and fits new bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, and painting in addition to furnishing the entire property. This is a fantastic offering for property investors and landlords, particularly those based outside of Scotland, because it maintains one point of contact for all the moving parts of a refurbishment. This streamlined approach to refurbishment was exemplified in a kitchen renovation undertaken for a current client who required a new kitchen installed in one of their rental properties.
Founded in 2008 by Ronnie Kennedy and Chris Kidd, Get Fully Furnished covers all items for furnishing a property from single items of furniture to full packages to carpets, lighting, window treatments, and wallpaper. When the company started, they only offered furniture packages, which allowed landlords to have a fully furnished apartment in one day. From that starting point and with a strong reputation built on the quick turnaround of well-appointed and completely furnished property, the company vision expanded to meet the needs of property business and managers eager to provide furnished apartments to their tenants. The popularity of the company’s holistic approach with clients has led to the creation of inclusive furnishing packages and some exciting new renovation offerings. Get Fully Furnished offers a diverse service range including interior design, furniture packages, dress to sell, furniture for letting agents, full property refurbishments, and lighting, flooring, curtains, and blinds.
Get Fully Furnished
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Ronnie and Chris were asked by the client if they could arrange to have the kitchen installed, and they realized that Get Fully Furnished had a strong group of tradespeople that they trusted to work on projects and who take a lot of pride in their workmanship. Confident that this would work well for the client, Ronnie and Chris managed the project, ensuring a straightforward and hassle free and it was straightforward and hassle free, especially for the client. With such immediate success, they knew that they could harness the talents of this reliable group of tradespeople with their management expertise to help clients to seamlessly refurbish their properties. Get Fully Furnished manages every aspect of the refurbishment, apprises the client on all activity, are the client’s singular point of contact, and then furnish the property to bring the design process to life.
Dress to Sell remains the most popular service from Get Fully Furnished. This package consists of a monthly fee that covers all the furnishing, including all dressings and accessories. This allows the property to be shown to potential tenants or in a show home environment to its full potential while maximizing the property value without the need to purchase the furniture outright. One recent project was to dress a three bedroom detached home in Bishopbriggs. After meeting with the client to discuss the decorating vision for the property plus the potential buyer in mind, Get Fully Furnished put together a proposal for furniture, furnishings, and accessories to compliment the property. The team delivered the furniture and set it up within a few hours—lamps on and bedding pressed—ready for photographs. The property sold within five days to the great delight of the client.
These results speak for themselves and the client-focused approach taken by Get Fully Furnished only strengthens their reputation. The company remains committed to the Scottish communities they work in, recycling all waste and packaging and dropping off old but usable furniture with Barnardos, the Salvation Army, and other local charities. For those property owners, landlords, and property managers who want stylish decorating, minimal hassle, and tailored packages that cover an array of needs, Get Fully Furnished.
with Alison Anderson
Q&A
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you do at Rettie & Co.?
I live in Newton Mearns with my husband Graeme, daughter Eilidh, and Brodie the dog! I am the Branch Manager and look after both the Newton Mearns and Shawlands branches. I started with Rettie & Co in 2015 and we opened the Newton Mearns branch first, followed by the Shawlands office in 2017. It is a fantastic, vibrant area with many different types and styles of properties. Our clients and buyers are across all age groups and all in various stages in their journey, which is so lovely.
What are the best aspects of Southside as a neighbourhood and community?
There is genuinely something for everyone. Whether you are wanting a quiet suburban life with good schools or trendy cafes bars and restaurants, there is something for everyone no matter what stage in life you are at.
What four words would you use to describe Shawlands and what four words would you use to describe Newton Mearns?
What are your top five favourite local places for shopping and dining in both Shawlands and Newton Mearns?
My four word description of Shawlands is vibrant, urban, cosmopolitan, and full of community spirit. Four words to best describe Newton Mearns would have to be schooling, family, community, and suburban.
There is so much to choose from in both locations so it has been hard to pick! In Shawlands my favourite places for shopping are the Silverburn shopping centre, Ruby Woo, which is a great boutique, and jewellery shop Bejouled. For dining, I’d always recommend The Bungo and Potluck. In Newton Mearns (plus Giffnock and Clarkston), I enjoy patronizing About Living for homewares and Abientot for clothes. Cherry Tree is a great coffee house and wine bar and Dimora has great Italian food.
My top recommendations are Roukenglen Park, the superb art collection housed at the Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, the National Stadium of Scotland and Hampden Football Museum, the Scotland Street School, and House for an Art Lover, which is an art haven built from a design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
What are your top sightseeing recommendations in Southside that you always recommend to friends?
For people looking to purchase in Shawlands there is a wide array of choice so bear in mind that there is something for everyone on every stage in their buying journey. There are modern and traditional town flats plus large detached properties with excellent motorway and transport networks. Newton Mearns proudly boasts state schools that are all among the top ranked schools in Scotland so keep catchment areas and demand in mind.
What would you advise people looking to buy in Newton Mearns or Shawlands to keep in mind?
I am a people person and I love helping people move! It is so rewarding being a part of their journey that no matter what their situation is, there are so many emotions and permutations with every transaction that no two are the same.
What is the most rewarding aspect of selling property in Southside?
