Property Partners

18/06/2026

A lot of work goes on behind the scenes at Lyon's Den to keep improving the facilities available to our members.

A recent improvement has been the creation of a new private meeting room on the ground floor, providing a dedicated space for meetings, video calls and confidential discussions.

The room was constructed largely out of hours to minimise disruption to the businesses already operating within the building. Starting with a timber frame built within the existing office space, the room was then insulated, lined, decorated and finished to create a practical and flexible meeting space for members to use.

The photos show some of the journey from initial construction through to the finished room.

09/06/2026

The next phase is well underway at Torfness, Turriff. 🏡

Following on from the full refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing bungalow, works are now progressing on the new rear extension which will create additional living space, in this case a dedicated dining area, while making even more of the fantastic views across the surrounding countryside.

The photos show the journey so far, from foundations and timber frame construction through to the current stage. The extension is now fully wind and watertight, with the roof completed, insulation installed, first fix electrics finished and all plasterboard in place. The taper is due to start this week, bringing the project another step closer to completion.

The extension has been designed to complement the existing property while continuing the same focus on insulation, airtightness and long term energy performance that formed a major part of the original renovation. So much so that this area won't require any additional heating.

One feature we're particularly looking forward to seeing finished is the connection back into the existing open plan living space, including the re-use of the original patio doors which have been incorporated into the new layout.

We'll share more updates as the project progresses, including the finished internal space and external finishes.

02/06/2026

A well known Turriff building brought back into use 📸

The former MADDI’S building in Turriff, reimagined as larger modern offices for Squared Accountants , who have now relocated from their Main Street office that we originally completed just over two years ago.

We’ve recently completed the full conversion and refurbishment of the front section of the building, transforming the former retail space into a bright, modern and practical office environment right in the centre of Turriff.

Working closely with the client, we developed the proposed layout and specification before carrying out the full fit out and refurbishment works, creating a space designed around how the business operates today while allowing room for future growth.

The project included a full strip out of the existing shop fit out, upgraded insulation, new partitions, heating, lighting, power and CAT6 data infrastructure, along with new flooring, decoration and, of course, the new signage that you can't fail to notice.

A key part of the project was modernising the space while working within the constraints of an older existing building. The layout was redesigned to maximise natural light, improve functionality and create a welcoming environment for both staff and clients.

As with many refurbishment projects involving older buildings, a number of previously hidden defects and alterations were uncovered once works started, all of which were addressed as part of the refurbishment process.

The photographs show just how much the space has changed, from the original retail unit, through strip out and construction, to the finished office accommodation now in use by the M Squared team, with the completion photography captured by

The finished result is a modern, comfortable and efficient workspace that gives this well known Turriff building a completely new lease of life.

Big thanks to everyone involved in delivering the project, and all the best to the team at M Squared in their new home.

26/05/2026

A worthwhile day at the Elmhurst Scotland Conference last week with plenty of discussion around the future of retrofit, building standards and energy efficiency upgrades across Scotland.

The sessions around ECO schemes, funding changes and the proposed Warm Homes Plan were particularly interesting. Even if, due to the new cabinet being formed, no one from the Scottish Government was actually “allowed” to speak on the day.

One stat that stood out from the Scottish Power presentation was that, under ECO, the average household was contributing around £50 per year through a typical £1,500 energy bill. Future schemes are set to move away from this model and instead be funded more directly through central taxation.

A big part of improving older buildings is understanding how they actually perform in the real world, rather than simply relying on assumptions or age based construction details. It was interesting to hear about technologies that can assess the actual u-values of existing walls, floors and roofs to help determine the most appropriate upgrade measures.

There’s clearly a continued move towards higher standards and better documented upgrade works across both domestic and commercial projects over the coming years. Although how straightforward that will ultimately be for the end user to navigate is probably another discussion altogether.

20/05/2026

Happy to be supporting this year’s Let’s Kick This Together Charity Football Tournament as sponsors of the tunes for the day. ⚽🎶

It’s great to see so many local businesses getting behind an event like this and helping raise money for a brilliant cause within the community.

A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to organise days like this, so fair play to everyone involved and to all the sponsors supporting the tournament this year.

Hopefully a great day for everyone involved and the weather turns up too. ☀️

📆 Saturday 6th June 2026
📍Haughs Pitches, Turriff

Good luck to all the teams taking part. 👏

| Sponsors |

With tournament day fast approaching we want to take a minute to introduce our sponsors for this year.

We’re delighted to welcome back returning sponsors this year and thank them for their continued support. LKTT wouldn’t be possible without their help.

Main sponsor: Sandy's Taxis and M&R Auto Repairs

Match Day Ball: Edmundson Electrical

Trophy: Cowie Plumbing

New to the LKTT sponsor team we’re delighted to announce Property Partners sponsoring our tunes for the day.

For over 15 years, Property Partners has been delivering high-quality projects. Specialising in everything from home renovations and commercial developments to full-scale new builds. Led by Neil, the team manages the entire process from start to finish, ensuring every project runs smoothly and seamlessly from start to finish.

Let’s Kick This Together Charity Football Tournament⚽️

📆 Saturday 6th June 2026
📍Haughs Pitches, Turriff

12/05/2026

Another project now with Building Warrant approval in place. 📐

This is a key stage where the design, structure and compliance are properly coordinated before work starts on site.

We work with clients from the outset, taking projects through feasibility layouts, design development, planning where required, and Building Warrant approval. From there, we move into detailed costing, programme planning and delivery of the full construction works.

Getting this stage right early on makes a big difference to how smoothly the project runs and how well costs are controlled.

If you are considering an extension, renovation or new project, it is always best to get in touch before anything is started so we can help guide the process from day one.

Keep an eye out for future updates once this project gets going on site. 👀

25/04/2026

Saturday morning pre handover inspection of M Squared Accountants new office by our weekend supervisor. Thankfully the door passed so we could head to the park…

14/04/2026

Annual maintenance at Lyon’s Den getting the roof gutter cleaned out and recoated before the seagulls inevitably move in.

Not the most exciting job, but staying on top of it each year helps protect the building and avoid bigger issues down the line.

The long term plan is a full strip and re slate of the roof to allow a proper long lasting gutter to be installed, replacing the felt version installed by the previous owners. At the same time, it creates the opportunity to clean and repoint the granite and really make the building sparkle again.

That is a bigger project that will need a sizable budget behind it.

For now it is about staying on top of it. 🛠️

24/03/2026

Just like that, the stairs are in and we now have access up to the first floor of the store loft conversion.

Painting is already underway and the windows should be in shortly.

Next up, we’ll show how it’s looking upstairs, including how we’re planning to heat (and cool) the space...

17/03/2026

Good progress across a few different projects just now.

Taping is now underway at the cottage renovation and our store conversion, with both projects starting to take shape. 🛠️

At the same time we’ve started a new commercial project and a shower room conversion in Turriff. The initial strip-outs are complete and reframing is underway, ready for new services and insulation. 🏢 🚿

Alongside the work on site, a number of other projects are moving through the earlier stages — including initial design work, planning applications, building warrant approvals and detailed costing. 📐

Keep an eye out for more updates on these projects over the coming weeks and months. 👀