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).
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Edinburgh
1 bed lower ground floor flat for sale in Stenhouse
- 31/1 Stenhouse Avenue West, Edinburgh, EH11 3EY
- Offers over £155,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: mov8 Real Estate (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed upper flat for sale in Gilmerton
- 47/2 Newtoft Street, Edinburgh, EH17 8RB
- Offers over £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Neilsons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed second floor flat for sale in Balgreen
- 117/6 Whitson Road, Balgreen, Edinburgh, EH11 3BP
- Offers over £160,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Watermans (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 first floor flat for sale in Prestonpans
- 18/16 McGregor Pend, Prestonpans, EH32 9FS
- Fixed price £167,500
- Energy rating: B
- Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Fife
2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Burntisland
- 3 Harbour Place, Burntisland, KY3 9DP
- Offers over £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Thorntons (ESPC Chartered Firm)
1 bed second floor flat for sale in Kirkcaldy
- Flat 7, Osborne House, East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XE
- Fixed price £135,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Gilson Gray (ESPC Chartered Firm)
1 bed ground floor flat for sale in Dunfermline
- 72 Damask, Winterthur Lane, Dunfermline, KY12 9FZ
- Offers over £165,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Morgans (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)
1 bed top floor flat for sale in Auchendinny
- 18 Old Dalmore Path, Auchendinny, EH26 0NF
- Offers over £160,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered Firm)
2 bed first floor flat for sale in Penicuik
- 46D, West Cairn Crescent, Penicuik, EH26 0AR
- Offers over £145,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: McDougall McQueen (ESPC Chartered Firm)
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Scottish Borders
3 bed townhouse for sale in Jedburgh
- 12 Exchange Street, Jedburgh
- Offers over £169,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: Hastings
3 bed cottage for sale in Ednam
- 8 Cliftonhill Farm Cottages, Ednam, Kelso, TD5 7QE
- Guide price £150,000
- Energy rating: D
- Selling agent: Cullen Kilshaw
2 bed semi-detached house for sale in Duns
- 13 Blinkbonnie Gardens, Duns, TD11 3BG
- Offers over £135,000
- Energy rating: E
- Selling agent: Hastings
Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Dumfries & Galloway
2 bed semi-detached house for sale in Castle Douglas
- 6 Mulloch View, St. John's Town of Dalry, Castle Douglas, DG7 3UJ
- Offers in the region of £135,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Gillespie Gifford & Brown
1 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale in Gretna Green
- 1 Quinton Place, Springfield, Gretna, DG16 5EB
- Offers over £82,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Cullen Kilshaw
2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Garlieston
- 3 Callanders Close, Garlieston, Newton Stewart, DG8 8BB
- Offers over £165,000
- Energy rating: C
- Selling agent: Williamson & Henry (ESPC Chartered Firm)
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