Aberdeen Solicitor, Estate Agent and Property News
March 2010
Is your home in Aberdeen sticking on the market and you need a quick sale. Xpress House Sale are looking for residential property in any area of Scotland. Xpress will buy property in any condition and in any area and can usually make you a cash offer on your property within 24 hours. So if you are looking for a Fast House Sale in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire or
Feb 2010
Aberdeen based company Hi-Land Investments are on the lookout for both residential and Commercial development opportunities in the Aberdeen area. Hi-Land are looking for commercial units which are let on long leases and preferably with strong coventants in place. They will also look at commercial property with vacant possesion if it is in the right location. So if you are looking at selling your commercial property or property investment call Hi-Land Investments now on 01224 531199 and ask for Ryan Forbes.
RE/MAX UNION STREET BRANCH OPENS - JAN 08 RE/MAX have opened a shiny new Aberdeen office and are now open at 457 Union Street, Aberdeen.
RE/MAX COMES TO ABERDEEN - SEP 07 Scotland's fastest growing Estate Agency Network RE/MAX has now come to Aberdeen! They are now open at 96 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, as they await refurbishment of their new premises. Ryan Forbes of RE/MAX AAA said, "Due to great interest, we thought we better bring forward the opening of our Aberdeen office and offer the high quality service we are known for in over 66 countries across the world to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Grampian." RE/MAX, which means Real Estate Maximums, prides itself on offering Maximum service for its customers, Maximum market exposure for their homes and Maximum professionalism of all its associates. RE/MAX is also a sponsor of the UEFA Cup Football and World Cup downhill Skiing. Every month RE/MAX Scotland brings over 1,000 homes to the market. With over 70 offices in Scotland and over 300 Estate Agents, RE/MAX Scotland has revolutionised the delivery of estate agency services through its system of independently owned offices and independent estate agents who take direct responsibility for their clients - from start to finish. RE/MAX Scotland is able to offer its customers the following benefits: * Free Market Valuation * Customised Marketing Plans * Buyer Prospect Matching System * Customised Internet Listing System * Virtual Tours * www.remax-scotland.com - over 50 million hits per month * Scotland's No.1 Estate Agency website * 100 % Accompanied viewings * Email Marketing * Network marketing to all RE/MAX offices and associates * Home presentation tips * Nationally distributed Property Guide * National Radio Campaign * National TV Campaign The spokesman for RE/MAX AAA said, "All of these marketing tools allow our customers to get maximum exposure when selling their home"
ABERDEEN - HOW IT RATES A prosperous, sophisticated city with an historic core. Aberdeen is Scotland's third-largest city. In 1319 it received Royal Burgh status from Robert the Bruce, transforming the city economically. Traditionally known as a university town and fishing port, it is now the main onshore service port for North Sea oil developments. Aberdeen has one of Scotland's most striking skylines. It is nicknamed the Granite City for good reason: buildings such as Marishal College, His Majesty's Theatre and St Machar's Cathedral give the city its distinctive look. The heraldic ceiling in the cathedral dates from the 14th century, and the twin spires are a landmark of Old Aberdeen. King's College is the centre of the university and its chapel is the only original building left of Bishop Elphinstone's university. WHAT'S NEW Knightsbridge Homes has a luxury gated development of 23 two-bedroom apartments in leafy grounds in the West End. Eastbank development has a granite shell in tribute to the city's fame. Prices start at £340,000 (Knight Frank: 0845 8909448).
QUALITY OF LIFE Mighty fine. A mix of locals, multinational oilworkers and a large student population gives it a cosmopolitan feel and ensures that pubs and restaurants are always busy. It has a long, sandy coastline with picturesque fishing villages and dramatic scenery. POPULATION The most recent official estimate – for 2006 – puts the figure at 206,880, More than 15,000 within this total attend the university. TRAVEL Excellent travel links include direct trains to Edinburgh and London, and a ferry service to Orkney and Shetland. Aberdeen airport has domestic and international flights. SMARTEST STREETS For city living, Rubislaw Den is the place to live, with large five or six-bedroom properties costing from £1 million. For suburban living, try Bieldside, where houses range from £700,000 to £1.5 million. RESTAURANTS Silver Darling is a very popular restaurant for the seafood and the harbour views. For a more modern experience, try The Foyer Restaurant, which has an art gallery. Café 52 has a very chilled-out, student feel, but the food is excellent. NIGHTLIFE The heart of Aberdeen's nightlife, The Lemon Tree, hosts live bands, theatre, dance and comedy. His Majesty's Theatre seats at least 1,400 and is visited by Scotland's national arts companies: this week is the turn of the Scottish Ballet. Large clubs, such as Liquid and Tiger Tiger, are very popular, but there are clubs, bars and pubs to cater to everyone's taste. EDUCATION The University of Aberdeen is the UK's fifth oldest university and has a significant social and economic influence on the city. Albyn School and St Margaret's School for Girls are highly rated private schools. Good secondary schools include Oldmachar Academy and Aberdeen Grammar School. For the high concentration of overseas residents there is the International School of Aberdeen and the Total French School. WORKING LIFE Aberdeen has been the heart of Britain's energy industry since the 1970s and as such has low unemployment, although employment levels do fluctuate with the price of oil. UPSIDE Aberdeen is rich in money, scenery, culture and history, yet has a 21st-century outlook. The local whisky isn't bad either: a visit to the eight distilleries and cooperage on a malt whisky trail around the area is a must. DOWNSIDE The oil boom has pushed up local property prices, making homes worryingly expensive for the young. £174,681 The average house price in Aberdeen Source:housepricereports.com 36% The increase in house prices in Aberdeen in the past year Source: housepricereports.com 130% The increase in house prices in Aberdeen in the past five years Source: housepricereports.com £1.5bn The annual value of cargo handled at Aberdeen harbour Source: Aberdeen Harbour Board Article:
Times Online 21st Sep 2007