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Expert Knowledge Gleans Results at Mains of Craichie

Mains of Craichie & Land at South Mains

Expert knowledge in Bell Ingram’s Farm Sales team gleans results for our clients

Mains of Craichie & Land at South Mains near Forfar hit the market in Spring 2022 for offers over £7.5million.

The first-class arable farm is complimented by purpose-built farm buildings and two houses with land extending to approximately 262.20 hectares (647.88 acres). The Angus farm was conveniently placed just two miles from Forfar and 14 miles from the City of Dundee.

Bell Ingram’s Farm Sales experts based in Forfar managed the large sale with support from the Perth Estate Agency team. Many of Bell Ingram’s Farm Sales team come from agricultural backgrounds and currently run their own farming businesses. They understand this highly specialist market and the sensitivities involved in selling a large farming business such as Mains of Craichie.

The decision was made to offer the land as a whole or as two lots to generate interest. For offers over £7,500, 000, lot one comprised approximately 534.27 acres of prime agricultural land and main farmhouse, outbuildings and smaller one storey farmhouse.

Lot two comprised the Land at South Mains, which is approximately 113.61 acres of prime arable ground set in three enclosures for offers over £1,360,000.

Our Farm Sales team offer a full range of marketing strategies and create a bespoke blueprint to deliver maximum exposure. This is coupled with our enviable database of farming contacts, which in this case resulted in a large amount of interest in the sale.

After a hugely successful marketing campaign a closing date for offers was set. This resulted in 12 offers for the different lots, however, the sale was concluded as a whole lot for significantly over the asking price – the ideal outcome for our client.

If you are looking for a similar result for your farm, get in touch with our Head of Farm Sales, Malcolm Taylor at malcolm.taylor@bellingram.co.uk, or call us on 01307 462516.  

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Malcolm Taylor

Malcolm Taylor

Senior Partner, FRICS ACIArb
Rural Land Management
Tel: 01307 462 516

About: Malcolm is Bell Ingram's Senior Partner and heads up the company's Forfar office, where he specialises in farm and estate management, including the provision of agricultural rental advice and acting as an expert witness. He is the immediate past chairman of the RICS in Scotland and remains actively involved with the Institution. Malcolm is also head of Lettings within Bell Ingram. Interests: AMC Agent, Corporate Estate Management, Rural Land Management, SRDP Applications, FRICS Registered Valuer.

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    Substantial detached farmhouse, equestrian facilities including stables, an arena and eight acres

    Substantial detached farmhouse, equestrian facilities including stables, an arena and eight acres

    Bell Ingram is delighted to bring South Balnoon Farmhouse to the market at offers over £400,000.

    Located in a small hamlet of farm cottages and newly constructed homes, South Balnoon farmhouse dates from the early 1800s and is a substantial, detached, stone-built property with a slate roof. The eight acres comprise enclosed garden grounds, three fenced paddocks, stabling for 11 horses including a tack room, feed room and a wash bay. The adjacent equestrian arena is bounded by fencing and hedging.

    Separately available are additional land, which has Planning Consent for four holiday pods, and a large modern outbuilding.

    The farmhouse itself is very well presented and has a good balance of reception rooms and bedrooms laid out over two storeys. The kitchen is the heart of any house and at South Balnoon there is ample room for a large dining table and chairs. The two public rooms have open fires and both rooms are cosy and bright. There is a conveniently located home office on the ground floor.

    In addition to four comfortable double bedrooms there is a family bathroom and a large wet room with a shower.

    Surrounded by farmland and rolling hills, South Balnoon is located on the edge of the village of Forgue and close to the historic Glen Dronach Distillery founded in 1826 and still using the soft Highland waters of the Balnoon hills.  

    Primary schooling is available at Forgue with further primary and secondary schooling at Huntly. The village of Forgue is situated around 10 miles from Huntly, an historic town which prospered during the 18th century through the expanding linen industry. Today, there is a swimming pool, sports grounds, golf course, play park and river walks as well as shopping facilities, including two supermarkets, a Health Centre and a hospital.

    Commenting on the property, Estate Agent, Carl Warden says: “South Balnoon has excellent equestrian facilities and offers the opportunity to add a business element to this comfortable farmhouse.”

    For more information, or to arrange a viewing contact Carl Warden on 01738 621121 or email carl.warden@bellingram.co.uk. 

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    Carl Warden

    Carl Warden

    Partner
    Estate Agency
    Tel: 01738 621 121

    About: Carl heads up the Residential Estate Agency division for the company and has a proven track record within the Scottish property sector. He has been marketing property in the Perth and Kinross area for over 35 years and has vast and detailed practical experience and knowledge of selling prime residential property: from period homes to contemporary developments. Carl is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. His wider role involves looking after and supporting our Agency teams and colleagues in Oban, Beauly, Ayr and Forfar. Interests: Estate Agency, Market Valuation, Negotiation.

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      Bell Ingram offers one stop shop for farmers looking to diversify

      Bell Ingram offers one stop shop for farmers looking to diversify

      Scottish Agritourism is becoming a global brand, and the industry body has set itself a goal to have 1000 Scottish farming and crofting enterprises offering an agritourism experience, with at least 50% providing a food and drink element by 2030.

      Farmers and landowners looking for alternative revenue streams have embraced the opportunity to not only maximise their assets, but future proof their businesses for the next generation.

      With so much to consider, from funding, to planning and design, it is easy to see how the task at hand can seem overwhelming for those looking to diversify. Bell Ingram’s inhouse team of Valuers, AMC Agents, Planners and Architects can make this a smooth process by offering a one stop shop for professional advice.  

      Often the first barrier farmers face when looking to diversify their enterprise is understanding planning requirements. With the development or change of use process in Scotland becoming increasingly complex, navigating the guidance successfully can be a headache and time consuming. Bell Ingram’s experts in planning and development are on hand to provide practical advice on the requirements for a specific project application, saving businesses time and money in the long run.

      Our team can prepare and submit planning applications with supporting statements, negotiate and liaise with the local authority and prepare EIA screening requests on a client’s behalf. Recent projects include mountain bike tracks, a wedding venue, glamping pods, visitor centre & café and farm shops.

      Once planning and any other consents are in place, the final piece of the puzzle is funding. With LEADER Grant Funding now come to an end, Government investment in agritourism in Scotland is scarce. That said, there remain other routes to finance, and Bell Ingram’s valuations and AMC team has been successful in securing funding for a range of interesting farm diversification projects recently, including holiday cottages, EV charging hubs and Christmas tree farms.

      Working closely with lenders, our agents offer expert advice on how to make funding applications as strong as possible. Sarah Tyson, experienced valuer and AMC Agent at Bell Ingram said: “Key considerations are the strength of the business case, ensuring realistic projections and assumptions on profit turnover; the health of the current farming business through availability of historic accounts and the experience of the owners or managers involved.

      “As the stages to receiving funding progress, our agents often work with clients and their lawyers to help solve any potential problems, including access or title issues, thus helping to unlock the cash required to get the real work started.”

      If you are looking for support at any stage of your farm diversification venture, contact your local Bell Ingram office.

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      Sarah Tyson

      Sarah Tyson

      Partner, FRICS FAAV
      Rural Land Management
      Tel: 01738 621 121

      About: Sarah is an experienced rural property surveyor dealing with all types of valuations, renewable energy, estate management and property consultancy across Scotland . She is an Appointed Agent and Valuer for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation providing competitive finance for farmers and landowners. Interests: AMC Services, Renewable Energy, Rural Land Management, Valuations, FRICS FAAV Registered Valuer.

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        Keeping History Alive: Scottish Lime Centre Trust is Preserving Our Traditional Buildings

        Keeping History Alive: Scottish Lime Centre is Preserving Our Traditional Buildings 

        As head of Bell Ingram Design, architect Iain Cram wears a number of different hats, but none so interesting as his role as a Trustee of the Scottish Lime Centre Trust.

        The Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) was established in 1994 in response to the growing concern over a skills’ shortage in the field of traditional building technology.

        And over the last three decades, this not-for-profit organisation has promoted the appropriate repair of traditional buildings, and the conservation and development of associated building traditions, crafts and skills through training and education.

        The importance of preserving traditional building skills came into sharp focus recently for Bell Ingram Design who are key members of the team tasked with the restoration of A-Listed Braemar Castle in Aberdeenshire.

        Iain explains: “Braemar Castle is a perfect example of how vision and craftmanship can give a rundown landmark a new lease of life as a visitor attraction and community resource.

        “By using the traditional lime mortar process in the conservation process we are recognising the importance of Scotland’s older built environment, not just because of its heritage and cultural value, but because of the need for environmental and economic sustainability.”

        Through their work on other buildings of high significance – including the Marshall Monument in Perth and the Brechin Townscape Initiative – Iain and his BID team have built up a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that face these places as our needs and expectations evolve through time.

        Iain continues: “I believe that architects accredited in conservation have an essential part to play in safeguarding our built heritage and organisations like SLCT are an essential support to integrating heritage skills in to ‘mainstream’ construction training.”

        Based in Charlestown in Fife, the catalyst for the creation of the Scottish Lime Centre was rising concern over the effects of using ordinary Portland cement on historic masonry buildings.

        Rosamond Artis MRICS IHBC RICS, Director of the Scottish Lime Centre Trust, explains: “Over the past 150 years or so, since the introduction of cement, the lime industry in the UK has dwindled and the cement industry boomed with cement technology developing to produce harder and stronger material. Don’t get us wrong, we think modern cement is a great product, it should just never go anywhere near a historic masonry structure!

        “The increased use of cement in the construction industry resulted in the loss of knowledge and skills required to correctly and appropriately specify and use lime mortars. Through the later part of last century we increasingly saw the damage that was being caused by overly hard cement mortars, but the products, knowledge and skills were not available to transition back to the use of lime mortars, and this is where we come in.

        “In 1994 our organisation was established to bridge this gap and to bring back the understanding and skill required to successfully use lime mortars. Our remit has developed over the years and still specialists in lime mortar use and technology, we have a broader scope of providing advice, guidance and training relating to all aspects of traditional building technology.”

        The Scottish Lime Centre Trust runs practical courses aimed at all levels covering a wide range of traditional materials and techniques, designed to enhance craft skills and awareness. These are aimed at tradespeople and craftspeople; building supervisors and site agents; architects, engineers and surveyors; conservation officers; homeowners; students; voluntary conservation groups; estate managers; and those who just want to learn new skills.

        The organisation also promotes Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through lectures, seminars, demonstrations and practical courses for architects, surveyors, conservation officers and students.

        Its building advisory service offers professional and technical consultancy and advice provided directly to building owners or their appointed architect/surveyor.

        The organisation even offers a Materials Analysis Service and a Sands & Aggregates Database which holds records of currently available sands and aggregates enabling the appropriate specification for use in lime mortars and ability to match both the appearance and physical properties of a historic mortar.

        More information online at www.scotlime.org

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        Iain Cram

        Iain Cram

        Architect
        Design
        Tel: 01738 621 121

        About: Iain is Partner in charge of Bell Ingram Design. His main role is working with clients on projects from the initial concept, through site searches, funding challenges and statutory consents. He's an experienced and talented architect with a long track record, working on a diverse range of projects from small scale residential through to large public, commercial, residential and tourism builds. Interests: Architecture, Building Surveying, Trustee of the Scottish Lime Centre, a highly respected historic building skills training centre.

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          Highlands and Islands property market defies the headlines

          Highlands and Islands property market defies the headlines

          The property market in the Scottish Highlands and Islands has been booming for some years and despite signs of a slowing market elsewhere, prices remain strong in the North and West of the country.

          With mortgage rates rising and rumours of house prices stagnating, you could be fooled into believing the Scottish property market is about to crash. But our experts in Oban and Beauly are seeing no let up, with predictions that growth is to slow yet to be seen in practice.

          In fact, Andrew Fuller, Bell Ingram’s Estate Agent in Oban, recently secured a sale for a home achieving 100% over the asking price, which put paid to the fact that buyers are no longer willing to offer such large sums over the home report value as we have seen post pandemic. Most recently Andrew and his team also secured two notable sales of over £1million for homes in some challenging conditions.

          This is just one example, but it would appear to be backed up by the latest figures from Registers of Scotland that show the price of a detached home is up by 13% to £349,000 on average with the biggest increases seen in the council areas of Argyll, Highland and the Islands.

          Similarly, Joanne Stennett, our Estate Agent based in Beauly in the Scottish Highlands, is still experiencing huge demand in the region with houses regularly going to closing dates and achieving in excess of 10% over the asking price.

          Interest in both the Highlands and Islands remains strong with a constant stream of enquiries from buyers south of the border, and increasingly from the Central Belt. This demand for houses in the regions has remained strong since the pandemic and off market deals are becoming common place as buyers vie for properties before they reach the open market, such is the competition for stock.

          Despite a recent uptick in house prices in the regions, they continue to be favourable to those further south and Joanne believes this will only continue as mortgage rates squeeze buyers out of already expensive property markets.

          There is one thing Andrew and Joanne do not have on their side while working in some of Scotland’s most regions is and that is the weather. As we look towards the end of this year and early 2023, it will be the only thing holding them back.
          If you are interested in taking advantage of this strong market speak to your nearest Bell Ingram office about our free market appraisal service.

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          Andrew Fuller

          Andrew Fuller

          Senior Associate
          Estate Agency
          Tel: 01631 566 122

          About: Andrew heads up the Estate Agency team in our Oban office and is focused on ensuring his clients have a first-class experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. A resident of the Isle of Mull, Andrew is very well known across the West Coast of Scotland and has developed an excellent reputation for marketing prime residential property, including plots, crofts, island homes and lifestyle opportunities. Andrew joined Bell Ingram following almost 15 years managing several high-level private and commercial development projects in the United Arab Emirates. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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            Joanne Stennett

            Joanne Stennett

            Associate
            Estate Agency
            Tel: 01463 717 799

            About: Joanne heads up the Estate Agency team in our Beauly office and is focused on ensuring her clients have a positive experience when they list their property with Bell Ingram. From country houses to farms and estates, she has been marketing prime residential property in the Highlands and Islands for over 17 years. Joanne is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. Interests: Residential Estate Agency, Rural Property Sales.

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              Article posted on 12/09/2022

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              Brief

              Bell Ingram has been managing a commercial woodland on the Cairngorms National Park, near Grantown-on-Spey, since 2011. Although timber production is the main objective, all harvesting operations have to take account of the rare flora and fauna species (specifically Twin Flower and Pine Hoverfly) within the woodland, as thinning intensity and coup sizes may have a dramatic effect on their survival. Forest managers have also been tasked with reinstating paths through the woodland after harvesting and installing new signage, gates and path network route information.

              Process

              Balancing commercial timber harvesting with environmental constraints can throw up unique challenges for forest managers who are operating on sites contained within national park boundaries. In this instance, close consultation with SNH, RSPB, Plantlife Scotland and the Cairngorms National Park continues to be paramount in co-ordinating management and harvesting techniques and timing of operations.

              Outcome

              The forest has won a number of plaudits including a Scotland’s Finest Woods Award. The site also hosted a seminar attended by representatives from the forest industry and environmental agencies to demonstrate good harvesting practices in relation to biodiversity. Going forward, close collaboration with local and national government agencies is the key to growing and harvesting good quality timber on this especially sensitive woodland site.

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              Jim Adam

              Jim Adam

              Associate
              Forestry Management
              Tel: 01224 621300

              About: Jim is a highly experienced forestry manager involved in all aspects of forestry management: from preparing and implementing forest plans to forecasting timber production and developing public access initiatives. He specialises in devising and supervising sustainable planting schemes to fulfil each client's specific objectives. Interests: Forestry, Mapping & GIS Services, Woodland Management

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                Johanna Wiseman

                Johanna Wiseman

                Negotiator
                Estate Agency
                Tel: 01738 621 121

                About: Johanna is a highly experienced Sales and Lettings Negotiator with extensive local knowledge who always strives to deliver the best customer service experience possible. Having worked within the estate agency sector for 15 years, she joined our Perth Estate Agency team in 2014 where she assists Carl Warden and Moira Webley in providing a bespoke service for those looking to buy, sell or rent. Johanna holds an ARLA Level 6 qualification in Residential Letting and Property Management. Interests: Estate Agency, Lettings.

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                  Protect your land and estate with voluntary registration

                  Protect your land and estate with voluntary registration

                  By Marcus Humphrey, GIS Manager

                  The 2024 deadline for voluntary land registration is fast approaching and those with property remaining on the older General Sasine Register may risk losing out.

                  The General Register of Sasines is the oldest national public land register in the world, dating back to 1617 and is a record of land deeds based on written description of properties. It is currently being replaced by the Land Register of Scotland, a digital map-based service which provides superior accuracy on land ownership.

                  There are three avenues that land and property can take to move from the Sasine Register to its modern-day successor. The most common is when land is transacted upon, including a change of Lender for example, which would immediately trigger a digital land registration. Property can also be voluntarily registered by the owner, but the final, less favoured avenue, is when the Keeper registers the land.

                  It is common for large swaths of land and estates, which don’t often, if ever, change hands, to be lingering on the Sasine Register. In a push to make sure all land and property is digitised in Scotland, the Keeper has set a target of 90% of Scotland’s land mass to be transferred to the Land Register by December 2024.

                  Titles in the Sasine Register are notoriously difficult to decipher in a modern-day context and boundary descriptions are often the best interpretation, meaning the margin for error is high as plans are often not 100% accurate.

                  For landowners with complex boundaries, this can prove problematic when the Keeper comes to register the land on the digital system. To avoid errors in title, it is preferable to voluntarily register land to retain full control over what appears in the Land Register.

                  The GIS Mapping team at Bell Ingram has expertise in preparing Title Plans for landowners and dealing with complex title deeds to facilitate the transfer to the Land Register. With access to a large collection of historical maps, coupled with the most up-to-date mapping software, our team can accurately interpret titles to confirm the extent of ownership. For more complex titles where boundaries are unclear our team will conduct a site survey to help produce maps and digital data to evidence your land ownership.

                  If you have still to register your land for the digital system, please contact our GIS Manager Marcus Humphrey on marcus.humphrey@bellingram.co.uk or 01738 621121 to discuss your mapping needs. For more information on our GIS Mapping service visit bellingram.co.uk

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                    Article posted on 13/06/2022

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                    Five of the best lifestyle opportunities on the market

                    Five of the best lifestyle opportunities on the market

                    Repeated lockdowns have seen us all spend more time in our homes, which has really focussed the mind of buyers on what they truly want from their homes and living environments. For some, it has even thrown into question the type of lifestyle they wish to lead and has led to some downing tools and upping sticks entirely in the search for a more rural way of life.

                    At Bell Ingram we have seen the increase for demand of rural properties which offer a new business and lifestyle opportunity. Here we round up five of the best lifestyle opportunities on the market with Bell Ingram.

                    1. Barmore Farm, Tarbert

                    This well established and profitable holiday business offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented, listed Victorian Steading, sympathetically converted to a selection of unique holiday let cottages, each offering a blend of traditional and contemporary living.

                    Offers over £1,100,000.

                    2. Roseview, Oban

                    Situated in a wonderful rural location on the fringe of the ever-popular coastal town of Oban, Roseview Caravan Park is set in approximately 4.89 acres of land and offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a well-established tourist destination, perfect for those looking for a lifestyle change or tourism investment.

                    Offers over £795,000.

                    3. Ornum House, Beauly

                    Ornum House is a very well presented property which is brought to the market alongside two popular self-catering cottages. The house is currently run as a successful Bed & Breakfast business and the overall package offers the purchaser the opportunity to live in a beautiful, quiet location and have a business on site.

                    Offers over £600,000.

                    4. Coullabus Farmhouse, Isle of Islay

                    With its rural setting on the picturesque island of Islay, Coullabus Farm offers a superb opportunity for those looking to adopt a lifestyle change and reap the benefits of a country island life.

                    Previously operated as an operational island dairy farm, the main farmhouse property now offers family accommodation over two levels, with an adjacent tastefully converted detached cottage giving opportunity for self-catering accommodation with scope for significant secondary income.

                    Offers over £595,000.

                    5. Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre, Acharacle

                    The Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a thriving business with three identifiable income streams – retail, tearoom and exhibition. The property is set in an enviable rural location on the West Coast of Scotland, a wonderfully scenic location, popular with tourists visiting the region.

                    Offers over £525,000.

                    Article posted on 07/02/2022

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                    Chesterhill House – Tayport, Fife

                    Chesterhill House – Tayport, Fife

                    The Fife development opportunity that became an international social media sensation.

                    Brief

                    Chesterhill House had been uninhabited for 12 years and needed complete renovation. Set in a secluded position surrounded by woodland, the property had a number of desirable architectural features including a rare oval walled garden.  As was common in the late 1800s, successful Dundee merchants would build beautiful houses in an around Newport and travel to and from their businesses via a steamer across the Tay. Chesterhill House was constructed around 1870 for this very reason.

                    Process

                    Our Perth Agency team were invited to bring this historic and locally well known hidden gem to the open market and our Property Manager, Carl Warden, relished the challenge. In a bold move, in agreement with the client, the property went to the market at offers over £200,000.

                    Outcome

                    The result was firstly a social media frenzy reaching 121,399 (89,000 in the first 48 hours). This was following by national and international coverage including Scandinavia, Australia and New Zealand and on television news in the US. The resulting telephone enquiries had the Bell Ingram staff working non-stop on the project and after 156 viewers we received 15 Offers on a closing date. The property eventually achieved an outstanding sale price.

                    Article posted on 25/05/2020

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                    Kirk O’Muir – Kinclaven, Perthshire

                    Kirk O’Muir – Kinclaven, Perthshire

                    Our Perth Agency team sensitively and successfully managed the emotive sale of a family property.

                    Brief

                    Kirk o’ Muir at Kinclaven was formerly a manse and is category C Listed. Having been a family home within the same family for many decades, the house had been empty and fallen into disrepair. Included in the title were the remains of the A Listed Kirk o’ the Muir Church which once formed an impressive Secession Church – now long disused. Within the grounds are the ruins of the coach house for the Manse.

                    Process

                    Our Perth Agency team were keen to bring this property to the market. Having been in the same family for so long, it was a very emotive sale for the remaining brothers who had grown up there.

                    Outcome

                    Kirk o’ Muir generated interest from all over the UK with many attracted by its private and idyllic location. Thirteen viewers vied with each other on a closing date and the property was sold for over the asking price to a family who were keen to make it their forever home too.

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                    Carl Warden

                    Carl Warden

                    Partner
                    Estate Agency
                    Tel: 01738 621 121

                    About: Carl heads up the Residential Estate Agency division for the company and has a proven track record within the Scottish property sector. He has been marketing property in the Perth and Kinross area for over 35 years and has vast and detailed practical experience and knowledge of selling prime residential property: from period homes to contemporary developments. Carl is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. His wider role involves looking after and supporting our Agency teams and colleagues in Oban, Beauly, Ayr and Forfar. Interests: Estate Agency, Market Valuation, Negotiation.

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                      Article posted on 08/11/2019