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A true neighbour. A real hero. ❤️A little delayed, but a story worth sharing. This post was meant to go out last week, b...
14/08/2026

A true neighbour. A real hero. ❤️

A little delayed, but a story worth sharing. This post was meant to go out last week, but we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to recognise David and the incredible thing he did for his neighbour.

Recently, one of our tenants, David, noticed something that many of us might have ignored—a neighbour's fire alarm that just wouldn't stop.

Instead of assuming someone else would deal with it, he trusted his instincts, called the fire service, and checked on his neighbour. His quick actions helped prevent what could have been a devastating house fire.

We're incredibly grateful for David's courage and kindness. His story is a powerful reminder that looking out for one another can truly save lives.

A simple reminder for us all:

❗️Listen out if a neighbour's fire alarm continues to sound.
❗️Check on them if it's safe to do so.
❗️Never hesitate to call emergency services if you think someone may be in danger.

Thank you, David, for reminding us what community is all about. ❤️

𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑘?This could be the one! 🏡📍 Main Street, Auchinleck, KA18This...
23/07/2026

𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑘?
This could be the one! 🏡

📍 Main Street, Auchinleck, KA18

This well-presented 3-bedroom flat offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value - ideal for families, professionals, or anyone looking for extra space in a central location.

ᴘʀᴏᴘᴇʀᴛʏ ʜɪɢʜʟɪɢʜᴛꜱ:
🛏️ 3 generously sized bedrooms
🛋️ Bright and spacious lounge
🍽️ Large dining kitchen with ample storage
🚿 Modern wet room with easy access
🚪 Private main door entrance
🌿 Rear garden space for outdoor enjoyment

📍 Just a short walk to local shops, schools, and excellent transport links, making everyday living easy.

💷 Now available from just £725 PCM
⚡ EPC Rating: D

💬 Homes like this don't stay on the market for long!

𝑆𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑠 𝑎 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑡'𝑠 𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑒.

🏡 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚? 𝙒𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩!Say hello to this rarely available 6-bedroom maisonette in the heart of Greenock! ✨Spr...
13/07/2026

🏡 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚? 𝙒𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩!

Say hello to this rarely available 6-bedroom maisonette in the heart of Greenock! ✨

Spread across two spacious levels, this impressive home offers:
🛏️ 6 generous bedrooms
🛋️ 2 large reception rooms
🏙️ A prime central location
🛍️ Walking distance to shops, cafés, schools & transport links

Whether you're looking for room to grow, work from home, or simply enjoy spacious living, this property has the flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

📍ɢʀᴇᴇɴᴏᴄᴋ ᴛᴏᴡɴ ᴄᴇɴᴛʀᴇ

📩 Get in touch today to arrange a viewing before this unique home is gone!

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨?Many people think inspections are about checking on tenants, but th...
26/06/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨?

Many people think inspections are about checking on tenants, but that's not the case.

At Corbett & Shields, routine property inspections are carried out to help protect both our landlords and tenants, ensuring properties remain safe, well-maintained, and any potential issues are identified before they become costly problems.

Under Scottish tenancy law, tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment of their home, meaning landlords and letting agents cannot simply turn up unannounced. For Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs), at least 48 hours' written notice must be given before any inspection or non-emergency visit.

Regular inspections help us:

✅ Spot maintenance issues early
✅ Check safety measures remain in place
✅ Identify leaks, damp, or damage before they worsen
✅ Give landlords confidence that their investment is being cared for
✅ Provide tenants with the opportunity to raise any concerns

Property inspections are never about "checking up" on tenants, they're a proactive way to keep homes safe, comfortable, and well looked after for everyone.

📞 Have questions about property inspections or looking for expert property management?

ɢᴇᴛ ɪɴ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴄᴏʀʙᴇᴛᴛ & ꜱʜɪᴇʟᴅꜱ ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ —we're always happy to help.

ʙɪɢ ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ᴀʀᴇ ʜᴀᴘᴘᴇɴɪɴɢ ᴀᴛ ᴄᴏʀʙᴇᴛᴛ & ꜱʜɪᴇʟᴅꜱ! 🚚✨We’re excited to share that we’ll soon be moving into our brand-new off...
19/06/2026

ʙɪɢ ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ᴀʀᴇ ʜᴀᴘᴘᴇɴɪɴɢ ᴀᴛ ᴄᴏʀʙᴇᴛᴛ & ꜱʜɪᴇʟᴅꜱ! 🚚✨

We’re excited to share that we’ll soon be moving into our brand-new office!

This is a significant milestone for our team and reflects the continued growth of our business as we strive to provide an even better service to our landlords, tenants, and clients across Inverclyde and beyond.

There’s still plenty to do before moving day, but seeing our new space come together is incredibly exciting. We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome you to our new home.

📸 Keep an eye on our page for behind-the-scenes updates, progress photos, and a first look at the finished office in the coming weeks.

A huge thank you to all our landlords, tenants, contractors, and supporters who have been part of our journey so far. Your support has helped make this next chapter possible.

Watch this space... exciting things are on the way! 📍✨

🎉 Happy Birthday to Scott! 🎉Today, we're celebrating our Joint Director, Scott, on his special day.Your dedication, lead...
15/06/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Scott! 🎉

Today, we're celebrating our Joint Director, Scott, on his special day.

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to both our team and clients play a huge part in everything we achieve at Corbett & Shields. Whether it's tackling challenges, supporting the team, or driving the business forward, your hard work never goes unnoticed.

We hope you take some well-deserved time to enjoy the day, celebrate with family and friends, and make some great memories.

From all of us at Corbett & Shields, thank you for everything you do. Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a year ahead filled with happiness, success, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Happy Birthday, Scott! 🎂🥳

— Your Corbett & Shields Team

Happy birthday to Mary! 🥰🎉🎁
06/06/2026

Happy birthday to Mary! 🥰🎉🎁

🐶 Meet Dougie – Head of Barketing 🐾Every successful team needs a dedicated professional, and ours comes with four paws a...
04/06/2026

🐶 Meet Dougie – Head of Barketing 🐾

Every successful team needs a dedicated professional, and ours comes with four paws and a wagging tail.

As Corbett & Shields' Head of Barketing, Dougie takes his role very seriously. His daily duties include:

☑ Welcoming visitors to the office
☑ Supervising the team from strategic nap locations
☑ Conducting rigorous treat quality inspections
☑ Attending meetings without an invitation
☑ Making sure everyone takes regular breaks
☑ Providing emotional support during challenging property repairs

His qualifications include:

🎓 Advanced Tail Wagging
🎓 Professional Treat Detection
🎓 Customer Relations Specialist
🎓 Expert in Office Morale

Compensation package: Unlimited belly rubs, plenty of attention, and the occasional biscuit.

We think he's worth every treat. 🐕💚

Landlord disputes can quickly become stressful, but having the right support makes all the difference.At Corbett & Shiel...
29/05/2026

Landlord disputes can quickly become stressful, but having the right support makes all the difference.

At Corbett & Shields, we are fully trained in representing landlords at the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) in Scotland.

Being a landlord can sometimes involve difficult situations, whether that’s rent arrears, tenancy breaches, access issues, disputes, or navigating the legal process. It can all feel overwhelming, especially when legislation and procedures are constantly changing.

At Corbett & Shields, we don’t just manage properties, we support and guide our landlords through every stage of the tenancy journey. We are fully trained and experienced in representing landlords through the First-tier Tribunal process, helping ensure the correct procedures are followed and that cases are presented clearly and professionally.

✨ Guidance through the process
✨ Support with notices and documentation
✨ Help prepare evidence and paperwork
✨ Professional representation and ongoing support
✨ Friendly advice when situations become stressful

Our goal is always to make the process feel as straightforward and stress-free as possible while protecting our landlords' interests every step of the way.

Sometimes being a landlord means facing challenges, but you don't have to face them alone.

📞 Get in touch with our team if you’d like to know more.

𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙐𝙍𝘽𝙄𝙎𝙃𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙎𝙉’𝙏 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔 𝙇𝙐𝙓𝙐𝙍𝙔… 𝙄𝙏’𝙎 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙏 𝘿𝙀𝙎𝙄𝙍𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 Many landlords think a full refurbish...
21/05/2026

𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙐𝙍𝘽𝙄𝙎𝙃𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙄𝙎𝙉’𝙏 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙔 𝙇𝙐𝙓𝙐𝙍𝙔… 𝙄𝙏’𝙎 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙈𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙏 𝘿𝙀𝙎𝙄𝙍𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀

Many landlords think a full refurbishment means expensive kitchens and high-end finishes, but often, it’s the smaller improvements that make the biggest difference.

🏠 Fresh, modern décor
💡 Bright, clean spaces
🚪 Well-presented communal areas
🍽 Updated kitchens and bathrooms
🧼 Flooring and finishes in good condition

Tenants today compare multiple properties before making a decision. A well-presented property often attracts:

✅ More viewing interest
✅ Stronger quality applicants
✅ Potentially higher rental values
✅ Reduced void periods
✅ Tenants who want to stay longer and treat the property like home

A thoughtful refurbishment isn’t just a short-term cost; it can be a long-term investment in attracting reliable tenants and protecting your rental income.

At Corbett & Shields, we regularly help landlords identify simple, cost-effective improvements that can make a real difference without overspending.

Thinking about refreshing your property?
Get in touch, we're always happy to help 🏡

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