First-time buyer homes for sale in Scotland
Key Takeaways
- ESPC offers first-time buyers access to a wide range of properties across Scotland, from city flats to countryside cottages, helping you find a home that suits your needs and budget.
- Exclusive listings give ESPC users up to 72 hours’ early access before homes appear on other platforms, providing a competitive advantage in securing your dream property.
- User-friendly search tools allow you to filter by location, price, and features, making it easier to identify suitable options without feeling overwhelmed.
- ESPC provides expert advice and resources, including guides on mortgages, budgeting, and the buying process, as well as the First-timers Club podcast series for practical tips.
- Properties under £175,000 are particularly attractive for first-time buyers because they are exempt from Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), reducing upfront costs.
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
Studio flat for sale in Easter Road
- 1-36 Bothwell House, Bothwell Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5YL
- Offers Over £169,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Aberdein Considine (ESPC Chartered Firm)
1 bed top floor flat for sale in Gorgie
- 46/15 Stewart Terrace , Gorgie EH11 1UJ
- Offers Over £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Blair Cadell (ESPC Chartered Firm)
1 bed second floor flat for sale in Granton
- Flat 10, 21 Saltire Street, Edinburgh, EH5 1RG
- Offers Over £150,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: MOV8 (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 Tranent
- 47 Toll House Gardens, Tranent, EH33 2QQ
- Offers Over £165,000
- Energy rating: B
- Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed lower flat for sale in Dunbar
- 42 Doon Avenue, Dunbar, EH42 1DJ
- Offers Over £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Paris Steele (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed second floor flat for sale in Musselburgh
- 19D Kilwinning Terrace, Musselburgh, EH21 7ED
- Fixed Price £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Gilson Gray (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Fife
1 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale in Dunfermline
- 45 Birrell Drive, Dunfermline, KY11 8DT
- Offers Over £159,950
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Morgans (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed semi-detached house for sale in Newburgh
- The Nook, 235 High Street, Newburgh, Cupar, KY14 6DY
- Offers Over £120,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Thorntons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
3 bed third floor flat for sale in Inverkeithing
- 37 Merchants Way, Inverkeithing, KY11 1PE
- Offers Over £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Maloco Mowat Parker (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Midlothian
1 bed upper flat for sale in Bonnyrigg
- 89A Lothian Street, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3AG
- Offers Over £140,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Neilsons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed flat for sale in Penicuik
- 26 Andrew Court, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0HR
- Offers Over £125,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Watermans (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed terraced house for sale in Dalkeith
- 38 Woodburn Street, Dalkeith, EH22 2EN
- Offers Over £155,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: MOV8 (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Scottish Borders
2 bed first floor flat for sale in Selkirk
- Flat 4 Thorncroft House, Scotts Place, Selkirk, TD7 4LN
- Guide Price £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Cullen Kilshaw
1 bed ground floor flat for sale in Peebles
- 30 George Street, Peebles, EH45 8DL
- Offers Over £125,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: Cullen Kilshaw
2 bed end terraced house for sale in Ancrum
- 9 The Knowe, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XF
- Offers Over £160,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Hastings (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Dumfries & Galloway
2 bed terraced house for sale in Dalbeattie
- 24 Mill Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4HE
- Offers Over £155,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Cavers & Co (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed second floor flat for sale in Kirkcudbright
- 3 Mews Lane, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4HE
- Offers Over £160,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Williamson & Henry
3 bed terraced house for sale in Castle Douglas
- 6 Braeside Crescent, Castle Douglas, DG7 1BW
- Offers Over £145,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Gillespie Gifford & Brown
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