Scotland’s largest city enjoys continued popularity with young professionals and there are many reasons why a new-build apartment in Glasgow makes a great choice for homebuyers. Many of the city’s new property developments reflect this with some excellent new apartments available there.
Glasgow is a stylish, cultured and vibrant place in which to live and work, boasting huge high street stores and exclusive boutiques which have gained the city a reputation as a fabulous retail destination. The city is also home to some of Scotland’s largest music venues as well a host of theatres, galleries, museums and restaurants. Unsurprisingly in a city boasting three universities, there is superb and varied nightlife, with some 700 pubs and clubs to choose from across the city. Many districts now have a selection of new apartments for sale, providing a base from which to enjoy city life.
Almandine Apartments is the latest new homes development in Glasgow from Ogilvie Homes. With breathtaking views across the city, this scheme of two-bedroom apartments is located in the Garnethill area. The apartments have open-plan kitchens and living areas and many of the layouts include en-suite facilities to the master bedroom, with prices starting at £175,000. Those looking for a more affordable home in Glasgow may be pleased to hear that the company is offering an 80%/20% shared equity scheme on selected plots at the scheme.

Buyers can expect en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and allocated parking at Redrow's Route 1 West, from £168,000
Taylor Wimpey’s Kelvindale Glade development, located to the north-west of the city centre, comprises executive one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The selection of ayouts on offer provide open-plan living, en-suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes, while the large windows ensure the living area is bathed in light. Prices start at £150,000.
The West End location of Redrow Homes’ Route 1 West development at Greenlea Street is very convenient for those working in the city centre. Priced from £168,000, the two-bedroom apartments here have en-suite facilities to the master bedroom and an allocated parking space plus a separate living room and kitchen for those who aren’t yet converted to open-plan living.
Situated on the south bank of the Clyde, Bett Homes’ Richmond Gate development boasts two- and three-bedroom apartments in a distinctive architectural style. Priced from £124,950, features include fitted wardrobes and an en-suite to the master bedroom.
With just 25 two-bedroom apartments, Westpoint Homes’ Strathcona Drive scheme in the West End has a close community feel where, despite the small size of the development, choice has not been compromised. There are five apartment styles on offer, including a host of great features such as fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms, Porcelanosa tiling and all major kitchen appliances. These two-bedroom apartments are available from £146,950.
Located in the Parkhead area, the Pyrus development at Springfield Gardens from Bellway Homes provides buyers with the opportunity to specify their own bespoke living area by choosing features such as tiles, kitchen units and worktops, appliances, flooring and audio, home cinema and surround-sound packages. Prices here start at £87,995.
by Maria Brett


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