Location is more than spectacular views (although we have those too!)

It will seem an obvious point, but if you talk to any experienced professional in the property sector you’ll always hear the following three words as the most important criteria for buying and selling a home: location, location, location.  When investing in a bespoke luxury property this is even more vital, but it is not always easy to find plots in the ideal location.  We continually research the best locations for our clients which is much more complex than simply providing spectacular views .   Ultimately the location you choose for your home will not only have the greatest impact on its value within the market, but also the pleasure and convenience of living in the best location for you.   You can always change what’s inside your home but you can never change what’s outside of it.  Finding the correct location for your new home will affect both its future value and the pleasure that you have in living there.

Finding top quality locations is very much the key to our success for both our developments and bespoke homes and we have a set of criteria which we follow. Our main aim is to identify beautiful country locations which are also within easy reach of major cities and transport links, allowing the best of both worlds. Being close to a main road and rail artery or an airport can have far reaching consequences for the value of your home as well as the convenience and pleasure of a relaxed lifestyle.  We identify thriving village communities which can offer many lifestyle benefits including speciality shopping and eating out, outdoor recreation, community activities and nature and wildlife.  Other more practical aspects include local facilities such as health centres and schools.

A further vital aspect of location is the position of the building plot within the neighbourhood or community.  Whether the site is within or on the edge of a town or village, the surrounding landscape, the views on offer and the orientation of the building to the sun are also vital considerations.

Working with architects and other professionals, Richmond Homes has identified some excellent sites for bespoke homes in Fife and Perthshire, click here for more details>.  We are currently in the process of finalising new development sites south of Edinburgh so please let us know  if you would like to be kept up-to-date.