FAQs About Moving to Glasgow
To help you with your house-hunt, Compare My Move have done the hard work and collected all the data you need to ensure a smooth and organised move. The average property price in Glasgow is currently £193,088, whilst the average removal cost is £594.
For those looking to rent in the city, the average asking rent is £956 pcm. Glasgow is very popular amongst landlords and renters with two of its postcodes coming under Scotland’s Top 5 Buy-to-Let areas in 2019. If you've decided Glasgow is the home for you, be aware that the most popular time to move in this area is summer, with August being the top month for house moves.
How Much Are House Removal Costs In Glasgow?
Our data shows that the average removal company cost in Glasgow is £593, with an average 3-bedroom house move costing just £665. This is almost half the price of the UK's average removal company cost at £1,181.
Compare My Move's data shows just how affordable house removals are in Glasgow, with the average lowest price at £448 and the highest removal cost at just £740.
Whilst the highest removal cost in Glasgow is almost £300 more expensive than the lowest, it's important to compare removal quotes and choose between some of the low demand days to ensure you get a good deal.
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What is the Best Time of Year To Move in Glasgow?
In Glasgow, the most popular time of the year to move house is August with over 11% of home moves taking place in this warmer month. This is unsurprising as summer is often a popular time with movers as they take advantage of the warmer, longer days and the abundance of light.
Summer is so popular in fact, that August is also the most favoured month to move throughout the whole of the UK. With school holidays, better weather and longer days, it’s important to book your removal company in advance with Compare My Move.
As with the rest of the UK, the winter months of January, February and December are Glasgow’s least popular months to move house with only 5.7% of home moves occurring during December.
What is The Best Day of The Week to Move in Glasgow?
With the weekend providing lots of free time, Friday is the most popular day to move in Glasgow. With a majority of 34.5% of Compare My Move movers choosing this day, it’s obvious that the end of the working week is the best time to find those necessary free hours needed for a smooth and successful removal.
With the return to work too close to risk the removal chaos, Sunday is the least popular day to move in Glasgow with only 5% of home moves taking place then. With conveyancing offices closed at this time, this is unsurprising to see as this lack of communication could cause further delays.
It's important to remember that some removal companies might offer special discounts for a Sunday move or days that are in low demand, so it's worth talking to your removal company once you've compared quotes.
What Are The Top 4 Locations for Glasgow Movers?
Compare My Move help people move house all over the UK. We've researched some of the most popular areas for our Glasgow movers. The favourite destination was London, with 2% of all moves going here.
Although London's average house price is a lot more expensive than Glasgow's affordable £193,088, London offers excellent job opportunities as well as a varied property market, so we can see why many movers would want to choose London.
Other favourites include Clydebank, Helensburgh and Edinburgh. We've looked at these locations and included the average property price as well as some local information about each area.
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- London
With the highest percentage of home moves from Glasgow travelling here, London is first on our list. Due to the high salaries and an abundance of job opportunities, it’s no surprise that many movers decide to relocate to England’s capital. However, London’s biggest drawback is the property prices as the city’s current average house price is £466,824. This is incredibly high compared to Glasgow’s average of £134,162.
- Clydebank
With an average property price of £106,996, we can see why Clydebank is a popular destination for home moves from Glasgow. Situated on the north bank of Scotland’s most famous river, the River Clyde, Clydebank is a beautiful area with an easy commute for those still working within the city.
- Helensburgh
Helensburgh lies on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde and has an average property price of £210,473 with a mix of modern family homes and stone-built Victorian villas. It’s a short distance away from Glasgow with 3 railway stations and regular buses for those wishing to still work within the city.
- Edinburgh
Just behind London, Edinburgh is the second largest financial centre in the UK, providing an array of employment opportunities and a range of property types to choose from. As it’s the capital of Scotland, it’s not surprising to learn that the average property price in Edinburgh is considerably higher than Glasgow’s, currently estimated at £263,233.
What Are The Average Property Prices In Glasgow?
In 2021, Glasgow’s average property price is £193,088, up 9% from 2019. The price of detached properties is up by 12% over the last 12 months, while the cost of a terraced property in Glasgow stands at £182,800, up 12.6% since 2020.
Glasgow offers affordable property prices compared to London and the UK average, making it a great place to live. To help with your research, Compare My Move has listed 4 of some of the cheapest areas in Glasgow to help you find the best home that fits your personal budget.
We've looked at Easterhouse, Carmyle, Govan and Springburn and included their average property price as well as some detailed information about the local area.
- Easterhouse
Perfect for commuters wishing to live outside of city-life, Easterhouse is a cheap suburb of Glasgow with an incredibly affordable average property price of £62,677. It’s one of the most attractive areas for first-time buyers with an average deposit being £7,481.
- Carmyle
The second cheapest area to live in Glasgow is Carmyle which has an average property price of £94,352 and offers a range of beautiful, family-friendly Victorian houses. It's easy to see why Carmyle is an attractive area to move in, with affordable prices and an array of property types to choose from.
- Govan
Only 2.5 miles from the city centre, Govan is next on our list with the average house currently costing £97,354. From Victorian terraced houses to modern apartments, there’s a range of properties to choose from, covering all preferences.
- Springburn
Springburn is another of Glasgow’s cheapest areas, with the average house price currently at £86,169. Depending on where in the area you move, first-time buyers can expect to pay a deposit of around £11,233.
What Is The Average Rent In Glasgow?
For those who prefer to rent, we’ve calculated the average asking rent in Glasgow and have selected the cheapest areas to help with your search. For comparison, the current average asking rent in the city centre is £956 pcm, with one-bedroom flats costing £655 pcm and two-bedroom houses averaging at £846 pcm.
Glasgow is fairly popular amongst landlords and renters as two of the city's postcodes have previously come under Scotland’s Top 5 Buy-to-Let areas. This has resulted in an increase in interest and has provided prospective renters with a greater number of properties to choose from.
We've looked at Cumbernauld, Knightswood, Govan and Newton Mearns to bring you the average rent prices for the area overall as well as specifically for one-bedroom flats and two-bedroom houses.
- Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld is first on our list and the cheapest area, with the average rent for all property types being £438 pcm. For those looking for 1-bedroom flats, the average asking rent is £451 pcm, whilst for 2-bedroom houses it’s currently £500 pcm.
- Knightswood
Previously listed on our cheapest areas to buy in Glasgow, Knightswood is the second most affordable location with an average asking rent of £533 pcm. If you’re looking for a 1-bedroom flat, you can expect to pay an average rent of £492 pcm, whilst 2-bedroom houses average at £624 pcm.
- Govan
When planning your move to Glasgow, Govan should be high on your list of areas to choose from as it’s one of the cheapest areas for both renting and buying. The current average rent for all property types is £596 pcm with 1-bedroom flats averaging at £506 pcm. For larger properties, the average rent for 2-bedroom houses is £587 pcm.
- Newton Mearns
Only 22 minutes away from the city, Newton Mearns is next on our list with an average asking rent of £765 pcm. If this area peaks your interest, you can expect to pay an average rent of £750 pcm for a 2-bedroom house or £485 pcm for a 1-bedroom flat.
