Anyone who moves to a different city finds themselves surprised by the quirks of day-to-day life in their new home. Only by living in a place can you get a true feel for what makes the people tick - and Edinburgh is no different. I moved to the Capital three months ago having visited the city on plenty of occasions but never stayed for a long period of time. Even coming from within Scotland, I can attest that there are aspects of life in Auld Reekie which have taken me by surprise for better or...
Finding a flat is not known to be one of the most pleasant aspects of a move to Edinburgh. As I experienced while switching Aberdeen for the Capital this year, extortionate prices and a chronic lack of homes mean many would-be renters face long struggles to secure a tenancy. While I am grateful to have acquired accommodation I’m happy with, it’s clear that is not the case for many who attempt it. The problems with housing in Auld Reekie are several, and some of my experiences illustrate how the...
New analysis suggests Aberdeen is the least expensive city in Britain to get on the property ladder – but it’s a different story entirely for those looking to buy their first home in Edinburgh. Rightmove found that the average asking price for a first-time buyer-type property with two bedrooms or fewer in Aberdeen is £102,601. Assuming a 20% deposit, a typical first-time buyer in Aberdeen could pay around £406 per month in mortgage costs, Rightmove calculated. The research looked at more than 50...