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Where to live outside of Glasgow?

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5hpr
5hpr Posts: 22 Forumite
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Hi there,

I am looking to buy my first property. I currently rent in Wemyss Bay. I would like to move somewhere closer to Glasgow. I had my heart set on Shawlands - but the properties are mainly tenements (which I'm not a fan of) and parking can be problematic.

I am happy to look further afield, but would really like to live somewhere with a nice vibe and good amenities (Shawlands definitely ticked that box).

Really anywhere that's in a 10 mile radius of Glasgow would be great. Ideally need a train line to the city centre.

Many thanks for all your recommendations.

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  • Depending on how much you have to spend and size of property ( 1 bedroom?) tenements are the main choice...
  • borders
    borders Posts: 683 Forumite
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    Renfrew? One of the few places where most of the pubs have survived. Also next to Braehead with the shops and facilities there. Decent bus links to Glasgow and Paisley.
  • 5hpr
    5hpr Posts: 22 Forumite
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    Skibunny40 wrote: »
    Depending on how much you have to spend and size of property ( 1 bedroom?) tenements are the main choice...

    My budget is probably £180,000 top. I'd feel more comfortable in the £160-170k region. Looking for two bedrooms.
  • Have you tried Rutherglen area. Decent bus and trains links to the city centre.
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  • ohreally
    ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite
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    Bothwell???
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  • monz
    monz Posts: 4,129 Forumite
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    Cambuslang is nice, Bothwell, Uddingston has lovely new builds, East Kilbride, Coatbridge
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