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Advice on moving to Glasgow please...

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Nemo1977 · 31/07/2006 16:46

Dh has been asked today if he would consider going for a interview for a company based in Glasgow. He is seriously considering it as his wage will be considerably more and we dont really have many ties to Liverpool apart from being born here. Just wondered how people find Glasgow, rent costs etc for a decent 3/4bed house as we would keep our home here and rent it out.

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prettybird · 31/07/2006 17:23

You wouldn't regret it!

Not sure what rent is like compared to Liverpool - do know that my dh's experience when he was divorcing was that it was chepaer to buy than to rent. That may be single bed flats though - family houses mught be different.

You'd also need to decided where you wanted to live and what about schools. SOme of the suburbs (most of the good suburbs are outside the city boundary) are very expensive. But that is not to say that there aren't aren't "good" areas within the city boundary. Down side is the high council tax - the result of the majority of the "middle classes" being outside the boundary - using our services but not paying for them).

For example, I live in the first planned (garden) suburb) in the UK - wide streets, lovely big sonte houses (most, like ours, converted into two or more houses), large gardens, beautiful parks - and all within 5 minutes of the city centre. And much better value than the over priced West End (which is also the main university area).

Harrisey might be able to advise you regarding rental, as she and her dh are moving down and renting a family home while they study.

Good things about Glasgow:
great shopping (apparently - no longer have time to go in that often);
great night life (apparently - was never one for going out, plus I was a student eslehere in Scotland and then lived in England for 9 years);
very friendly (definitely ) - my dad ran a medical conference here and go a complaint - "no-one will ever give you directions, they keep on insisting on taking you there themselves";
more parks per head pf polulation than any other city in the UK (so I beleive); world class museums (which we have to pay for out of out of our council tax - Kelvingrove, just re-opend after a c£30 million re-fit, the Burrell Collection, the Gallery of Modern Art;
close to the countryside - it's a long narrow city, so no matter where you are, you are never more than twenty minutes from the Counryside: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and the Highlands to the North, the Ayrshire seaside to the SOuth (not all within 20 minutes!)
Good communication links - Edinburgh less than hour a away by train (50 miles by car); Easyjet form Glasgow airport, Ryanair from Prestwick
Plenty for culture vultures: Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, the RSNO (Royal Scottish National Orchestra), the Citizens Theatre, the Kings Theatre, the Theatre Royal.......

My dh used to "sell" Glasgow for a living (as place to move companies to), and he would probably be far more eloquent than me!

Nemo1977 · 31/07/2006 19:41

sounds fab prettybird..obviously we dont know what will happen but good to have a little background info.

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Skribble · 31/07/2006 23:47

Glasgow has lots to offer, lots of choice for housing. You can get something quite \link{http://www.s1rental.com/renting/search/2006063014441090.shtml\very central and funky, \link{http://www.s1rental.com/renting/search/200607051023043294.shtml\suburban, \link{http://www.s1rental.com/renting/search/2006060708205832.shtml\good area.

People are friendly and easy to get on with. What else can I say Prettybird has summed it up really well.

Skribble · 31/07/2006 23:47

{http://www.s1rental.com/renting/search/2006063014441090.shtml\very central and funky}, suburban , good area .

Skribble · 31/07/2006 23:48

3rd time lucky very central and funky , suburban , good area

seb1 · 31/07/2006 23:51

Fab place to live we are so friendly up here

s1 homes

aitch71 · 31/07/2006 23:52

it's not unlike L'pool imo, so if you've enjoyed it there then you'll probably like it here. same sort of merchant/docks/irish background. likewise Newcastle. friendly, cheery, lovely bits, not so lovely bits.
it is now the number one citibreaks destination in Europe, thanks to all the stuff that Skribble mentioned and more.

schneebly · 01/08/2006 00:14

Glasgow is fab! We are going there tomorrow for an overnight shopping/meal/cinema trip with the kids. The people are so friendly and I would come and visit you (even though I am 140 miles away!)

aitch71 · 01/08/2006 01:22

hey schneebly,
just wanted to say congratulations, i was lurking on the thread the other day absolutely entranced by the real-time drama...
it's raining here, by the way, has been on and off, but it's still warm. bring waterproofs... or head to the Kelvingrove museum for shelter. we went today, it's a beautiful muddle of stuff. kids are loving it.

seb1 · 01/08/2006 21:22

So have we convinced you Nemo?

Jbck · 01/08/2006 21:27

Nemo would you need to live in Glasgow or close suburbs there are lots of outlying places that would be a bit cheaper for renting. Transport links are generally pretty good for most places within a 30-60 minute commute.
I'd go for Mount Vernon before Baillieston if you're looking for that side of the city (East) from Skribbles links.
I live about 15 mins by train from city centre, on the South side, at the moment but we're moving further north in October. I'll miss jumping on the train to pop in to the shops for an hour or so. DD & I often go in 'cos 4 yr olds think trains are a big adventure & go to the museums or parks etc which is like a big day out to her.
My brother lives in the West End which is fairly expensive but a lovely place and very family friendly.
Hope you go ahead it is a great city.

LieselVonTrapp · 01/08/2006 22:31

Glasgow is a fantastic place - and if I can afford to live here anyone can!! I live in a nice area west end suburbs and my mortgage isnt the national debt.

Nemo1977 · 02/08/2006 09:59

Seb I am convinced just depends if DH gets job.

Jbck according to dh the firm is based outside of Glasgow so obviously in the suburbs but depending on where the firm is as dont want to be across other side of the city. Apparently if he gets job he also gets relocation costs etc so just waiting now. Just wanted info to see if it was even worth considering.

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prettybird · 02/08/2006 10:36

Let us know if it is north side or south side, and we'll give you the low down on the best areas, schools etc!

Forgot to mention the excllent suburban railway system - I think it is the biggest outside of London. And of course, we can't forget the Clockwork Orange: a very own underground system(but it's only a single circle line and is very close in to the centre)

Jbck · 02/08/2006 13:35

Where are they based Nemo & we'll all get looking, 2 months ago you could have rented mine but it's sold now. Thank God! I'm on rightmove & S1homes most days looking to see if I've missed anything & what's new as I've not bought anything & moving start of October. I registered for updates but it's not as exciting. I feel I've discovered a new house when I search myself I'm so sad.

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