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@FlyinScot thanks mate. Yeah we have a car, but are in a no way reliant on it, we both cycle everywhere but find its useful for the weekends away and seeing family who I find often need the help of a car - so we won't be getting rid of it. We currently live in our own parking permit nightmare so I don't think it'll be a deal breaker for us at all.
@carbonsinglespeed we're looking in the Hyndland / Dowanhill / Kelvinside areas and there are some lovely places. We, like you, are quite used to having a lot on our doorstep in terms of convenience and access to a city centre, so I think we're going to look at the West End as our first choice and consider other options if things don't work out.
We don't have a family yet, but are looking at apartments that will allow us to start a family without having to think about moving as soon as it happens. And yeah renting is definitely on the radar, it will depend on whether we find somewhere we really like soon enough, otherwise we'll suck it up and rent (and pay the ridiculous fines for ending our mortgage early!)
I'll definitely post a picture of my bike when we move up. Thanks again
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I've lived in the west end of Glasgow my whole life and no doubt I've been 'institutionalised' by the west end.
Its hard to leave. 24hr supermarkets near by, I can pop out for a kebab at midnight and be back home in 10 minutes. Its nice having everything near by and not having to use the car too much. Really good transport links with nice parks and museums and all that pish.
But I'm married with children and now looking at the choice of staying in the west end but paying 200k-300k for a flat in one of the upmarket areas ie Hyndland and Dowanhill.
The other option is moving further out to suburban Bearsden etc. The upside being a detached house with a garden and garage. But then everything will feel very far away (even though its only 15 minutes in the car).
If you have children or might do in the future, having a good primary school near by needs thought.
Studenty but nice west end? or posh suburban Milngavie? Or up and coming Southside with plenty of its own ultra posh boroughs?
You should rent a place for 6 months or a year and get to know the city. £800-£900 will get a very nice large flat in the west end.
When you move here remember to post a picture of your bike!