Moving to Glasgow - Some Help!

Bare in mind that the 2012 Commonwealth Games are coming and the indoor arena and atheletes village are being built in the East End to house them, it's an enormous area being redeveloped. Add in the fact that the M74 is being extended so links from the East to West are going to be far better. The east end property market is still flat as a pancake but it's going to rise and soon, when it does there's a lot of money to be made.

I live within a stones throw of Parkhead, won't claim it's an ace area at the moment but with the area around us already being developed and the new commonwealth work and M74 it's looking promising. We've already made a 120% profit on our flat in 6 years when it comes to selling, which won't exactly be getting harder with the money the council are plowing into the area.

There's an absolutely daft amount of flats for rent on London road, walk to city centre in 40 mins, 10 mins by bus (£1.35 each way) and rumour has it they're looking into reopening the sub way out towards Parkhead - although nobody actually believes that'll happen. Rent for these flats is very low and they're brand spanking new - most haven't even had anyone in them yet! They're part of this development, we've been amused at how many signs have gone up in the last 6 months!

http://www.kierresidential.co.uk/property/development.asp?X=247

^^ That development is incredibly quiet and family friendly.

I personally wouldn't even glance at the West end just now, you'd be daft to miss out on the opportunities elsewhere in the city.
 
When you saw the rent on those flats is very low, do you have any figures? I have been considering the move myself for reasons which defy explanation.
 
Kami said:
I live within a stones throw of Parkhead, won't claim it's an ace area at the moment but with the area around us already being developed and the new commonwealth work and M74 it's looking promising.
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This is definitely a good thing because the last time I was down by Parkhead Stadium it was the poorest, most deprived part of Glasgow.
 
Kami said:
Bare in mind that the 2012 Commonwealth Games are coming and the indoor arena and atheletes village are being built in the East End to house them, it's an enormous area being redeveloped.
I personally wouldn't even glance at the West end just now, you'd be daft to miss out on the opportunities elsewhere in the city.
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Was gonna post a similar thing. Dennistoun / Parkhead bargains to be had there, the area is getting millions pumped in, biggest redevelopment there for decades.
 
Arite mate

Although many people in the UK regard Glasgow as some kind of city for the scum of the country its far from that. Infact i think Glasgow is one of the best cities out of all the major cities in the UK, way better than Edinburgh anyway!

As for housing my gf (she is a native) recommends Tollcross housing association, if you Google it you can download app forms online :)
 
I'm with eddiemcgarrigle, Glasgow's an absolutely amazing city. Of course, like every city, it has its bad areas but stay away from them and you will not have any trouble. I lived off Byres Road (Dowanside Road) for three years when I was younger and loved it. Never had any trouble, loved the culture of the city, the architecture, the people, plus the possibility to drive for less than an hour and be in some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland.

Not wanting to be an ass but... To be honest I read this thread title and began reading your original post and thought great, I've got good advice to offer. Where to live and so on. However I cannot comprehend why you're spending money paying off a new car when you're expecting a child and moving to a new city? I assume these circumstances weren't a complete shock so why you're trying to get on some state housing list. Priorities? The most important thing in your life at the moment is your new child so... Anyway, I know nothing about council housing, housing associations. To be honest I would turn to family, yours or your partners, for help to get a stable environment in a good area, before your baby is born.
 
likwid said:
Not wanting to be an ass but... To be honest I read this thread title and began reading your original post and thought great, I've got good advice to offer. Where to live and so on. However I cannot comprehend why you're spending money paying off a new car when you're expecting a child and moving to a new city? I assume these circumstances weren't a complete shock so why you're trying to get on some state housing list. Priorities? The most important thing in your life at the moment is your new child so... Anyway, I know nothing about council housing, housing associations. To be honest I would turn to family, yours or your partners, for help to get a stable environment in a good area, before your baby is born.
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Hey, no offense taken, we're not paying off any car, the purchase was made a few months ago, prior to knowing that we we're pregnant, plus there are other financial and personal reasons why our cash flow, as in savings, are low.

I'd still appreciate any advice on areas, housing associations, or any other random tips and thoughts.

Although the missus has said no to Motherwell, and no to pretty much anywhere other than the North Western parts of Glasgow. Basically she wants to stay close to her family, and at the end of the day, you try arguing with a Glaswegian lass! :)
 
Glasgow seems the same as most other places I've been, although it might be worth avoiding some areas (Drumchapel in particular is pretty bad) especially if you're going to be bringing up a child.
Also get a stab proof vest ;)
 
Meh, to all of those talking about knives and stab vests, the lad is from Teesside, it'll be a step up ;)
 
sgx.saint said:
Aye, and if you get yourself sorted, then there will be two Teesiders' in good old Glasgow.

We could get matching body armor! :)
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As long as we get our Scottish accent down we'll be all right.

For legal purposes this post is not legally binding.
 
If she's refusing to look outside North West Glasgow then your fairly limited.

Try searching for places in Milngavie.

North West Glasgow is one of the more expensive areas, the West End is studentland. Bearsden has some hefty house prices.

Re Housing Associations, most of them have a fairly long waiting list and what you will get will most definitely not be great for raising a child.
 
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