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Moving in Glasgow

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mram · 09/04/2023 10:55

Hiya,
im currently looking to move into my first home but I’m unsure where to move too.
im a young mum n have a wee girl (2) I’ve grown up in a deprived area of Glasgow and would like to move to a nicer area in Glasgow but not something ridiculously expensive and probably a newer build of a flat/house. It doesn’t need to be massive as long as it’s got 2 bedrooms as it’s only me , my boyfriend and my daughter. Was wondering if anyone knew any nice areas?
thanks 🥰

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nameXname · 09/04/2023 18:55

These are some of the 'posh' areas. Very nice, but not cheap:
https://www.removalservicesscotland.co.uk/blog/best-areas-of-glasgow-to-live

Almost anywhere near the University, but also very expensive.

Mount Vernon has some lovely houses. Ditto Netherlee - both very desirable but expensive.

However, many of the 1930s suburbs are now popular with young families. The semis or flats (typical Glasgow 'four in a block') are spacious, well-built and often come with gardens. They are also often priced to suit first-time buyers.
For example, in Knightswood: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/131292191#/?channel=RES_BUY

Riddrie and nearby parts of north Carntyne - eg the Warriston St area - are also worth a look (they have similaar 1930s housing). There are many other similar areas, eg parts of Cardonald:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/86119578#/?channel=RES_BUY

Dennistoun used to be rough but is now trendy, with some beautiful old tenements, if that's your thing.

But really, it depends on what you want. Inner city buzz? Beautiful old building? Quiet family suburb? Long-established middle-class outer areas (eg Milgavie)? Transport links for work?

As you know, Glasgow is a big and immensely varied city, where very smart houses can be literally a stone's throw away from poor and run-down streets. That's part of its charm, but I think it means you have to spend quite a bit of time finding an area that suits YOU, and then working quite hard - keeping a lookout on Rightmove etc - to find a house or flat there.

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https://www.removalservicesscotland.co.uk/blog/best-areas-of-glasgow-to-live

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