Where should we move to? Inspiration please!

[Herewego83]

DH and I have recently negotiated with our London based employers to work remotely from Scotland. I'm originally from near Glasgow but have lived down South for the last 15 years. We have one baby so far and expect to have another over next few years.

Our criteria for somewhere to live are:

• within 30 mins of Glasgow (for childcare) with easy commute to Glasgow/Edinburgh/airport as required

• 4 bedrooms, detached house with garden

• decent schools

• community feel, some local bars and restaurants within walking distance

• nice countryside nearby

• family friendly area

• absolute max budget is £500k but we'd rather keep to below £400k if possible

So wise Mumsnetters - where should we live? We're keen on Bearsden/Milngavie but mainly because we know those areas already. They are expensive though! Any predictions on what will happen to the post- COVID housing market in the Glasgow area would be very welcome too

Echoing pretty's comment: I know an ordinary house in East Dunbartonshire put on for 10% under HR value, offers were up to 20% over HR value (almost £100k over asking price). Scary if you are a buyer right now.

FYI the 4 bed flat that @prettybird linked to upthread was a home report value of £490 k so it almost certainly went for well into the 500s.

I’m house hunting right now ( not in your price range OP) .

On Saturday morning I viewed a property that came onto the market the previous day. By late Saturday afternoon I had an email to say that someone had made an offer on it.