Finding Where to Live

Where shall I live?

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• What is my budget?​
• What are the local house prices?​
• How far away are my family?​
• What is the schooling like for the children?​
• What are the local health services like? (GP, Dentists, Hospital, Clinics etc)?​
• What are the local facilities/ amenities like?​
• What are the local transport links to get to school, work, leisure activities?​

Should I buy or rent?

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• Read this article on renting v buying:​

Rent or buy – which is the best option for you?‍

Buying a house?

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• View these full step-by-step checklists for buying a house:​

How to buy a house?​

Buying a House?

Renting a house?

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• Read these articles on renting a house:​

How to rent​
How to rent checklist‍

Where can I find out more?

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• Try these sources for more information:​

Buying a home process​
Housing Options Scotland – Military Matters​
New Supply Shared Equity scheme​
Open Market Shared Equity scheme​

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