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Your first place,
without the stress.

Starter flats, room shares and deposit-friendly homes — found by humans who actually get it. No jargon, no pressure, just keys in your hand. 🏡

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🧭 How it works

From "ugh, renting" to "I have keys"

01

Tell us your vibe

Budget, area, must-haves. Two minutes, zero awkward phone calls. We get it from word one.

02

We dig out the gems

Real humans filter the rubbish so you only see places worth your time. Off-market ones too.

03

Viewings, sorted

Evening and weekend slots that fit around uni, work and your actual life. We book it for you.

04

Keys in hand 🔑

We hold your hand through paperwork, deposits and the scary bits. Then you celebrate.

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hey, I'm Remi 👋
👀 Meet the team

People your age, not your gran's estate agent

We're a crew of first-time buyers and renters who got tired of being talked down to. So we built the agency we wish we'd had — friendly, fast, and brutally honest about the places we show you.

  • ✓ No pushy sales energy — we genuinely just want you sorted
  • ✓ Plain-English advice on deposits, guarantors & contracts
  • ✓ WhatsApp updates, not 40-minute hold music
  • ✓ We'll flag the dodgy landlords so you don't have to
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🗺️ Where we hang

Neighbourhoods we know inside out

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Finnieston

Brunch spots, indie bars and the cool factor. Where everyone wants to live.

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Dennistoun

Affordable, creative, and on the up. Big flats for the money here.

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Kelvinbridge

Leafy, studenty and ten minutes from everything. Studio heaven.

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Shawlands

Southside gem with markets, parks and proper community vibes.

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Partick

Riverside walks, great transport, and rent that still makes sense.

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Govanhill

Buzzing, diverse and packed with character. First-buyer favourite.

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★★★★★
"Honestly thought renting my first flat would be a nightmare. Nova found me a studio in my budget in like two days and explained every single confusing bit. Legends."
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Tasha B.First-time renter · Finnieston
📰 The Drop

Tips, hacks & first-home wisdom

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