Relocating...from London

[clarki]

Looks like around april/may next year. Work dependant.

Was thinking edinburgh - went to uni there, although that's a fair few years ago now!!

But visited Glasgow a few times recently and have to say loved it, particularly the west end, byres road/hyndland and surrounding areas + easy access into town. I guessing though that means its pricey + would I get a garage?

Someone mentioned newton mearns - brother + family live in Clarkson now, so wouldnt mind being within a reasonable distance to them tbh - and friend has recently relocated and chosen stirling.

Flying up to do a bit of house hunting next weekend - any suggestions/comments/experiences much appreciated.

[steelej]

It all depends what you want/need.

Flat or house?

Do you need a garage? Single or double?

Are you buying or renting?

What's the budget?

West end is nice but you're right it's pricey, Shawlands is like the west end of the south side bit cheaper. Again all depends on what you're looking for

John

[clarki]

Ah shawlands, had a messy night out there last xmas - ended up in some place called "The Shed". That was an experience!!

Probably a budget of 350-400k.

House prefered really.

[paulqv]

Really depends on if you need a garage. With that budget you can be slightly south. West end possible but partick in old conversions. Glasgow has better general access than Edinburgh which is car unfriendly and pricier. Outside centre your budget buys a lot. Try bothwell/uddingston. Train to anywhere from uddingston and your budget buys a mansion.

[DUMBO100]

I'm a Southsider so you should probably look at the West End

Nights at the shed are always messy

[clarki]

Thanks folks.

I'm flying up sat morning and viewing a couple on ayr road in newton mearns, one in bothwell, plus a huge flat on hyndland road in the west end.

Its my brothers birthday sat, so probably end up in the shed again sat evening.

Quite looking forward to the move now tbh.

[Telomerase]

The best thing about the Mearns is the B769 to Stewarton, my fave local blat.

[Phunk]

Also checkout Eaglesham, Giffnock and waterfoot

[DUMBO100]

Telomerase said:

The best thing about the Mearns is the B769 to Stewarton, my fave local blat.

That's a favourite of mine too. If you turn left and head towards Fenwick and back along the old A77 it's a perfect little circuit

[Aidayboy]

I'm originally from the south side and have moved up to Bearsden/ Milngavie and really like it, not too far from West End and the city centre and for your budget you'll get yourself a decent 4 bed with a garage.

Additional benefit, there are some fantatstic roads in not too far away!!

[MethylatedSpirit]

Thought about the "countryside"? 30 minutes from Glasgow though.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope... Would take a bit of cash to sort out the decor though.

You'll have to develop a suitably posh accent if you want to fit in with the area.

Edited by MethylatedSpirit on Friday 8th November 14:13

[jke11y]

MethylatedSpirit said:

Thought about the "countryside"? 30 minutes from Glasgow though.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope... Would take a bit of cash to sort out the decor though.

You'll have to develop a suitably posh accent if you want to fit in with the area.

Edited by MethylatedSpirit on Friday 8th November 14:13

We did the only nice area (the hallway) in that house, few years ago now.

I liked the house at the time but it's really close to the council houses and the drive through there every day is depressing.

[RBrown]

I have recently moved to newton mearns. Mainly because of the schools and family living next door.

Commuting to city centre is ok. Using the back roads is quicker in the morning.

I know the area and houses well, so let me know if you need any advice!

[750turbo]

OP, does it have to be the central belt?

Commuting is far easier (driving wise) up here.

You can buy a lot of property for the outlay you are making.

Good luck!

[clarki]

Thanks for all the advice folks...

...bit leftfield...

...but offer accepted today on a place in Seamill!!

Waterfront property, look out the window...and see Arran, apparantly the Waverly goes past in the summer, fell in love immediately tbh. Oh, and it has a garage, woohoo.

Only 40mins from my brothers place in Clarkson, and I recon there will be some nice roads when I go exploring, perfect for my little meg.

As you can no doubt tell, very excited. Gota get my place down here sold now!!

Look forward to meeting some of you next year, cos I know nobody!!

[Dinoboy]

Fantastic, lived there till I was about 12. Still enjoy going down for the day to walk the dog along the beach down to portencross.

[New POD]

My cousin left London 15 years ago to live in Scotland in a Yurt.

fking Hippy. She's now in London again. Something to do with running water.

[Nick Grant]

We moved up from London almost exactly one year ago, best thing we've done, love it I'm in Dunblane.

[Shenanigans]

clarki said:

Look forward to meeting some of you next year, cos I know nobody!!

Look forward to seeing you at the PH meets in the future...in the megane.

Keep the beetle at home!

There are far too may on the runs recently!

[DUMBO100]

That's a lovely part of the world Clarki with some brilliant driving roads right on your doorstep. We'll be on the Waverley as we do every year for "a trip doon the watter " (booze cruise) best of luck with new home