Finding Where To Live
This will help you tick off the things you need to do if you are moving to a new area.
CHOOSE A Resource
If you are moving to a new area this will help you tick odd the things you need to do to make that go smoothly.
Contents:
- >Where shall I live?
- >Should I buy or rent?
- >Buying a house?
- >Renting a house?
- >Where can I find out more?
WHERE SHALL I LIVE?
- 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?
- Read this article on renting v buying:
Rent or buy – which is the best option for you?
BUYING A HOUSE?
- View these full step-by-step checklists for buying a house:
RENTING A HOUSE?
- Read these articles on renting a house:
How to rent
How to rent checklist
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
- 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
SIGNING OFF
What you need to do to sign off.
FINDING A JOB
Helping you figure out what is next for you and your career.
MANAGING YOUR MONEY
All the ways to use your money efficiently.
FINDING WHERE TO LIVE
This will help you tick off the things you need to do if you are moving to a new area.
BUYING A HOUSE
Helping you to do some research and simplify the process.
RESETTLEMENT, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Guidance on the resettlement process and learning opportunities on offer.