First-time buyer homes for sale in Scotland
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, and at ESPC, we’re here to make the journey as seamless and enjoyable as possible. As one of Scotland’s leading property portals, we offer an unparalleled selection of homes for sale, tailored to suit first-time buyers across the country.
With ESPC, you’ll gain access to a vast range of properties, from stylish city flats to cosy countryside cottages. Our user-friendly search tools allow you to refine your options by location, price, and features, helping you find a home that fits your needs and budget. Plus, with exclusive access to homes listed up to 72 hours before they appear on other platforms, ESPC gives you a head start in securing your dream property.
We understand that buying your first home can be overwhelming, which is why ESPC also provides a wealth of expert advice and resources. From guides on mortgages and budgeting to step-by-step tips on the buying process, we’ll support you at every stage. And with our fantastic First-timers Club podcast series, you can find so much useful information to help turn your homeownership dream into reality.
Discover some ideal properties for first-time buyers below, all under £175,000 and waiting to be snapped up by you. Why under £175,000? Because if you are a first-time buyer who is purchasing a property worth £175,000 or less, you will not have to pay any LBTT (Land and Buildings Transaction Tax).
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Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Edinburgh
1 bed top floor flat for sale in Willowbrae
- 12/9 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7DB
- Offers Over £170,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: MOV8 Real Estate (ESPC Chartered Firm)
1 bed top floor flat for sale in Gorgie
- 5/13 Westfield Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2RA
- Offers Over £153,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed terraced house for sale in Granton
- 40 West Pilton Drive, Granton, Edinburgh, EH4 4HS
- Offers Over £165,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in East Lothian
2 bed first floor flat for sale in Dunbar
- 148A, High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1JJ
- Offers over £150,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: GSB (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Musselburgh
- 3b Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AJ
- Fixed price £164,995
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: DM Property (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed lower flat for sale in Prestonpans
- 22 Wilson Avenue, Prestonpans, EH32 9PD
- Fixed Price £165,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: McDougall McQueen (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Fife
3 bed end terraced house for sale in Rosyth
- 18 Leslie Road, Rosyth, Dunfermline, KY11 2LB
- Offers Over £160,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Morgans (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Dunfermline
- 14 Thistle Street, Dunfermline, KY12 0JA
- Fixed Price £145,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Maloco Mowat Parker (ESPC Chartered Firm)
1 bed end terraced house for sale in Pittenweem
- 5 New Grange Park, Pittenweem, Anstruther, KY10 2QT
- Offers Over £158,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Thorntons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Midlothian
2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Bonnyrigg
- 90 Eldindean Road, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2HP
- Offers over £135,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Neilsons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Dalkeith
- 2a Easter Langside Medway, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2FJ
- Offers Over £170,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Ralph Sayer (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed top floor flat for sale in Penicuik
- 23 Bellerophon Drive, Penicuik, EH26 8NU
- Offers Over £169,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Beveridge & Kellas (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Scottish Borders
1 bed studio flat for sale in Galashiels
- 202 Croft Street, Galashiels, TD1 3BS
- Offers Over £55,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Cullen Kilshaw
5 bed townhouse for sale in Selkirk
- 14 Market Place, Selkirk, TD7 4BT
- Offers Over £140,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: McEwan Fraser (ESPC Chartered Firm)
3 bed townhouse for sale in Jedburgh
- 12 Exchange Street, Jedburgh
- Offers over £169,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: Hastings
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Dumfries & Galloway
2 bed terraced house for sale in Balmaclellan
- Lylach Cottage, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, DG7 3QE
- Offers Over £150,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: Williamson & Henry
3 bed double upper flat for sale in Sanquhar
- 21 Castle Street, Sanquhar, DG4 6AB
- Offers Over £100,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Robert Wilson & Son
3 bed semi-detached house for sale in Georgetown
- 5 Cherry Lane, Dumfries, DG1 4SE
- Offers Over £150,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Gillespie Gifford & Brown
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