Julie of Strawberry Grange has been named the winner of the Female Founder Scotland Real Estate Award following public voting. Discover why this recognition is about more than winning an award. It's a sign that more people are embracing custom-build homes, thoughtful design and a more personal approach to creating their forever home in Aberdeen.

For many people, the dream of building a home doesn’t stall at design, it stalls at land. Long searches, planning uncertainty, and hidden constraints can quietly drain momentum before the journey truly begins. This article explains why finding land is often the hardest part of building your home, and how a serviced, supported approach can remove barriers and restore confidence.