Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
the highlands of scotland boast some of the most dramatic and unspoiled
landscapes in the world
stunning mountains, ancient forests, deer studded moors crofts and glens
clean fresh air
and fish filled rivers and locks, welcome to Highland Living
we went to meet Ken Slater Chairman of Highland Living
you've been here since you were a boy, you have been building properties for fourteen years
now the two things have naturally come together, now you have
got your developments here
and just tell me a little bit about the holiday lettings side of things
well that is Highland Retreats and that really came about by accident
because people buying from down south and looking at retirement in five or ten years time
and wanted a base for for holidays
and probably use it four weeks, six weeks of the year but what do they do with it for the rest of the time?
So we set that up
we've got some fantastic reviews in the visitors book I think the team as it is
not just myself but the team we've got to deal with that
and a lot of it is family and people who work with us
are like family to us and they want to give the quality
I think if we get one review where it is a bad review they would be devastated
because they put so much effort in what they do
music
Highland Retreats
Highland Livings lettings arm offer a guaranteed rental on investment
and holiday homes
for twelve months at eight percent return
a comprehensive service package
included advertising booking and change overs
allowing you to enjoy and make money from your second home
over all these years we have been building
we've got a situation where quality comes first
we want to do for people as we would want it ourselves
and its very very very important that we are fortunate that we don't get alot of resales on our properties simply because the people like the
quality and where else do you find properties in areas like this
I know the word unspoilt is a cliche but it really is here
it's completely unspoilt
to get here last night
we drove for an hour and ten minutes
the roads got increasingly narrower
and more precipitous and scarier
that at one point we thought are we going to go off the edge of the planet then all of a sudden you are here and it is absolutely stunning
it is different to anywhere else in the UK_
We find people come up here and purchase properties from us
they always seem to have a smile on their face
and in this area
you know people say morning to you and how are you?
it is just
a totally different way of life than the rat race we have down in the south
so this is one of things that we want to carry on doing
and show the people
just what's available
on on the doorstep, you could be two or three hundred years back
you would imagine
the fisherman here as they were then
hardly changed at all
I'm Peter Thomas, I've lived here for
seventeen years
twelve years of it spent fishing
On this magnificent stretch of water
it's really good fishing
Salmon, Trout, Pike
good fish to the fly
we get Trout here up too
ten,twelve pounds on the fly
and they are all wild fish there is no stock
they're very special they are
the fish of a life time for most people
there is some beautiful fish in there
it's a lovely piece of water
and it's beautful scenery to fish in
you've got some beautiful locks which are attached to it
which are fishable by boat and the bank fishing the wading here
and so uh...
you've got quite a lot to occupy your time
Highland Living are offering a ground breaking partnership opportunity
they
will invest with you on a split purchase of up to twenty percent
for example on the property price of one hundred and seventy thousand pounds
you'll pay at a hundred thirty six thousand pounds
and with ninety five percent mortgages available with major lenders
this requires a deposit of just six thousand eight hundred pounds
you will still own all of your home but with the reassurance that Highland Living
will absorb the drop of any future prices
there is a major problem in this country
where everybody's concerned
about the price drop
properties that sort of thing, because of the quality of the build
we are prepared to put our money where our mouth is
and even do a property share and cover the burden of price drop and we would cushion that
but also i've gone through fourty years of building properties
and every every
decade
they have either doubled or tripled in value
and I know exactly the same thing is going to happen We have gone through this recession
over the last four years
now is the time to buy property, invest in that property
and feel confident investing in that property and we want to help in doing that
What we actually have is a way forward together it's investment
for ourselves, yourselves and that's what we are looking at
how many developers are doing this
it's friends of Highland Living that's what we are creating we are creating a movement
buy our properties, holiday in the properties if you want to
we actually do that through Highland Retreats we have settled that arm of the business so we know
it is done right
We got ideal properties on the lettings side and it also
provides an income for the people who purchased from us
Considered to be the outdoor capital of the United Kingdom
the highlands of scotland boasts undoubtedly some of the most beautiful and inspiring
landscapes in the world
with a variety of pursuits suitable for both the energetic
and those who like to take life at a slower more leisurly pace
there's something to do for all ages and during every season throughout the year
Young kids would love this
our children who are young adults love coming
for the fishing and sailing We love it because it's a beautiful relaxing place to be
The view just constantly changes here
its a little television of its own
you can sit and watch it all day
it is different all the time
I love it
I have got to say I love it
and if we can build properties
and other people get that feeling
then we have achieved something
it's not just about making money
it is about building a lifestyle that everybody can enjoy
life is here for living
and I think we got the place to live
so if you are looking at this
come and join us
you'll love it
and I guarantee that
There really has never been a better time to invest in the unique and
unspoilt Scottish Highlands
for more information or if you would like to enjoy a short break here
please visit our web site