Buying a flat in Glasgow

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We are planning to visit Glasgow fairly regularly (about once a month for long weekends and as a base for travelling) and thinking of buying a small flat of one or two bedrooms. I've seen some for about £50000 on Zoopla. Is that price too good to be true. We don't really know Glasgow so have no idea about areas.

What area in Glasgow?

Lots of good areas in Glasgow. Some not so good.

Definitely depends on the area. £50k is quite low I would say. I don't live in Glasgow though, I'm just outside the city.

What areas? £50k seems a bit too good to be true if you want a nicer area.

We are selling a 2 bed in EK (so outskirts of Glasgow) for £70k. Our actual house is near hampden (so closer to city) and these flats are anything from £60k - £80k at the moment depending on condition.

I'd say that may be on the low side - can you link us to your possible and we can advise?

It does sound low

What areas are you considering? You definitely wouldn't get anything decent in the west end for that price; possibly parts of the Southside but most likely East End.

Glasgow has some nice bits and some not-so-nice bits.

At that price I'd say there's something very wrong with the flat or the area.

Thanks ll for your comments. I think you may well be right although there are some properties on Zoopla for £50-60 thousand in Ibrox and some other places. I don't know Glasgow at all so when we go there next month I'll have a good look round

There's a great climbing centre in Ibrox....

Ummm... £50k for a flat in a major city is cheap and I agree with a pp about Ibrox being a bit errm, 'vibrant'! You'd need to be outside the city to be in a good area for that price. I live 1 hour drive/20-40 mins on train from Glasgow city centre and a nice 2 bed place is nearer £90k. Might be worth looking at the west coast as you can be 30 mins by train/car from airport from Glasgow and scenery is breathtaking. You'd have access to a few islands and the cowal peninsula.

Ibrox is certainly an area with great character 😁

Ok Ibrox is a no-no then

Bits of Ibrox are improving. With the new Southern and the BBC, there is potential - although at £50k, I'd be doubtful it was in one of those areas (unless it was an auction/distressed sale).

It also has the advantage of being on the Subway, so you can get into town/the West End easily!

What is it you are looking for in your flat? Does it have to be in the actual city? If you give us some ideas of your needs/wants and budget I'm sure some of us would be happy to scour right move for you

Very vibrant every second Saturday I believe (if you follow, follow me)

Indeed. But there are still parts that are not so affected.

I think that £50k is very cheap. I've just been house hunting in Glasgow, and I'd say that you'd be starting around £90k-£100k for a nice two bed in a decent area. What kind of area would you be looking for? Very happy to poke rightmove.co.uk. I still have it on my favourites list.

Agree: happy to help explore Rightmove etc.

Last time I did that for a MNer, I mentioned one of the houses/flats (a conversion) to one of my friends. He ended up buying it!

Tanks all for your help but I'm giving up on the idea for now. I'm going up to Glasgow in about a month's time and I'll have a good look around myself

Hi Op have you had a look at airbnb ? They have lots of nice properties in Glasgow and if you are visiting regularly find one you like and keep booking it.

www.rightmove.co.uk/s6p/40454226 Here's an OK one in Finnieston (near all the good restaurants, the Hydro and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and park). Also short walk to City centre and West End. 90k

I'm in the East end, 50k flat and love it. It depends what you're looking for - I'd avoid ibrox but bits of Bridgeton are fine. Finnieston is great - v close to town. I'd do some viewing then decide.