Category Property Insights

One of the easiest ways for an estate agent to save costs is to reduce the number of internet portals they advertise on. At Paton & Co, we have decided to go the other way. At Paton & Co we have made a conscious decision not to...

The shift to homeworking has driven demand for properties with a home office. Even as offices reopen the improvements in technology and the way businesses have adapted working practices mean that homeworking is now a very viable longer...

Demand for bigger houses, rural living and a sense of community. Buyers priorities have changed since the start of 2020 and COVID forcing everyone to reassess what is important for them when it comes to where and how they live.  Buyers...

When viewing property it is not always easy to find where you need to be. Postcodes and street addresses often aren’t reliable, especially in rural locations like the Scottish Borders or Scottish Highlands, and they don’t exist at all for...

As a seller, if you find that your property is not attracting enough interest or generating any offers then it is essential you take steps to re-evaluate your marketing campaign and approach to selling. Perhaps there are improvements or...