A new study has revealed the most in-demand locations with house buyers around Scotland. With ten towns picked out as the most desirable, Uddingston has emerged as the most in-demand area.
The property experts at GetAgent conducted the research, which involved combining global searches for "house for sale in [location]" with the number of properties currently available for sale according to Rightmove, to find the locations that are most in-demand right now.
The South Lanarkshire town ranks incredibly highly in the data as a lusted-after location with a massive score of 82%. Known as the home to Tunnock’s factory - famous for its tea cakes and caramel wafers, the factory is open to visitors but is often fully booked for tours up to a year in advance.
Completing the top three most lusted-after spots in Scotland with scores of 81% and 77% respectively are Falkirk, an area bursting with activities like the art deco Hippodrome Casino - the oldest of its kind in Scotland - and Clydebank, a pivotal part of Scotland’s shipbuilding history, offering an abundance of history and heritage.
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Other Scottish locations deemed to be highly desirable in the study include Dumfries, a sweet market town and the home of Peter Pan author JM Barrie and St Andrews, a university town bursting with history, culture and an assortment of gorgeous walks and stunning beaches.
Co-Founder and CEO of GetAgent , Colby Short, said: “Houses are in high demand at the moment, often getting snapped up as soon as they hit the market, and sometimes even before that. We know some locations are more in demand than others, and the right property in some towns and cities around the world can be harder to come across.
"When it comes to the UK, it’s interesting that the more traditionally popular cities are not the most lusted after, with the top destinations ranking in our study consisting of towns that offer people a slower, more relaxed pace of life. Over the last couple of years, more and more UK workers are working in hybrid or fully remote roles, allowing them to relocate out of the big cities and into high-demand rural locations.
Those looking for their dream property may feel disheartened if they can’t seem to find the right place in their perfect location. But it’s worth remembering that it only takes one person to sell their home at the right time for you to land the house of your dreams.
"To keep on top of new properties hitting the market, house hunters can monitor property portals such as Zoopla or Rightmove. To increase your chances even further, try building relationships with estate agents in your desired area. They can tell you of any ideal properties that have not yet hit the market.”
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