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The Psychology of a Good Home
Why your home should fit your life , not the other way round. Blog on the way custom homes at Strawberry Grange are thoughtfully designed for real people.
Strawberry Grange
Jan 24 min read


A Smarter Way to Build: Self Build vs Custom Build
A Smarter Way to Build: Self Build vs Custom Build If you’ve been dipping a toe into the idea of building your own home in Scotland, you’ll have noticed two phrases popping up everywhere: self build and custom build . They sound similar. They are related. But in real life? They’re very different experiences Let’s gently untangle the two, without jargon, spreadsheets or stress. First Things First: What Is Self Build? Traditional self build is the full, hands-on version. Yo
Strawberry Grange
Jan 24 min read


Custom Build or Standard New Build? What Buyers Should Really Consider
For many people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the search for a new home starts in a very familiar way. You visit a few new-build developments, wander around the show home, nod politely at the shiny kitchen, and try to imagine your life unfolding there. For some, that works perfectly. It’s neat, beautifully presented, predictable, and you know exactly what you’re getting. But for a growing number of buyers, there’s a quiet moment somewhere between the third show home and
Strawberry Grange
Jan 24 min read


Julie' A to Z of Self Build Vocabulary - Letters E - J
Guide series,exploring the A to Z of self build terms. In this second ‘bite-size’ section we take a look at letters E through to J
Strawberry Grange
Sep 16, 202412 min read


Celebrate International Dog Day: Create Your Dream Home with Paws in Mind!
As we celebrate the joy that our furry companions bring to our lives, take a moment to think about how we can craft homes that embrace them
Strawberry Grange
Aug 27, 20246 min read
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