What is it like buying a house in Aberlemno?

Sometimes, working out the prices of the houses for sale can be tricky business. This is why we created this article all about the price of houses for sale in Aberlemno, Angus.

From the average asking price of houses for sale in Aberlemno to the growth of the population in the area, all will be talked about regarding the city of Aberlemno. So you will get better clued up on the area, and make finding a house for sale in the UK easier.

In general, for the city of Aberlemno, what are the final purchase prices for the houses for sale?

For the city of Aberlemno, the average price a house sells for is £148,546. This value usually depends on the exact location of the house within Aberlemno as well as other factors like the population growth in Aberlemno which is 0% over a ten-year period.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£228,792
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£148,516
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£100,370
Aerage sold price (flat)	£73,981

The above table puts this figure into perspective as you can see the various average sale prices of a house for the specific type of house you’re most interested in. This comparison is important because the type of house you’re considering to buy may be more or less in demand based on variations in supply and demand in the city of Aberlemno.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£1,370
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£1,250
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£1,380

Generalising the bottom table, the average value per square foot of a house for sale is £1,370. This value averages all of the types of houses for sale in Aberlemno. So, if you’re not sure what type of house you want specifically, you can still get an idea of the real estate market of Aberlemno.

In Aberlemno, what are the rental yields?

The figure of rental yield is commonly looked at by investors who wish to increase their income by investing in areas where rental yields of the houses for sale are higher. Usually, the higher the rental yield, the more attractive a house for sale is for an investor.

Nonetheless, there are also instances where an investor will go with a house with lower yields in order to benefit from the appreciation of a house too which is why it’s vital to look in to all the details of Aberlemno.

The data below shows the rental yield, rent turnover and the percentage of the money made on the sale of a house. The data is broken down into the county city is in (Angus) as well as the broader region; Scotland.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Aberlemno	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	91.0%
Angus	6.47%	£671	no relevant data for this city	109.00%
Scotland	5.48%	£871	125.36%	59.40%

Also, you can compare other data to the table above such as the number of houses sold per month in Aberlemno which is 33 and get a better understanding of the housing market.

This is great if you want to gauge if investors are actively looking for houses for sale in the area over other areas in the UK which may be an induction of how profitable Aberlemno is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.

Are there new houses being built in Aberlemno to make it grow?

Before making an investment and move forward with buying a house for sale, another important set of data an investor should analyse is the growth trends of the area in question.

Below are the forecasted growth rates for the city of Aberlemno at 1 year, 3 year and 5 year intervals:

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Aberlemno growth rate	5%	13%	no relevant data for this city

Examine this figure carefully as the addition of a lot of new houses to meet demand could mean that house price of the houses for sale in Aberlemno gradually reduces with an increase in the housing supply. This could be a good indicator to understand if your house will appreciate or not. Too many houses and too much supply could drive down the prices of homes or stagnate them. So be sure to check out what is exactly happening in Aberlemno.

What kind of demographics does the city of Aberlemno have?

How deprived is the population of Aberlemno?

The number of people who are deprived can have an impact on the perception of your house in the general marketplace. Additionally, if you are looking for a house to live in for the long term, you can start to picture what your neighbours and the people in your area live like financially.

If the proportion of deprivation of Aberlemno is no relevant data for this city and in general for the UK this figure is somewhere around 33%, you can see if this figure is something you are happy with as you search for a house to buy.

Have the people of Aberlemno grown in numbers?

The city of Aberlemno has a total population of 29,036. Large population sizes can be good to show there is a high demand for people to buy houses in the area but a better indication is if the population of Aberlemno is growing.

A small population city can also have high prices of houses for sale, because, if there is a growing population, and demand is still high, this could mean the house prices are pushed up.

Either way, a population must also be looked at in terms of the appreciation of the area as well as the rental yields and if the area really meets your needs.

The five year population change of Aberlemno

Over time, in the last five years, the population of the city of Aberlemno has changed by -1%. This figure can tell you a lot because a growing population indicates a house is likely to appreciate. Read more here

In addition, looking at the 10 year figure for population growth in the below paragraphs can give you further evidence as to what the change in population has been for a longer period of time. As a result, you’ll know if this -1% population change is something that has been there for a while or if it is a new trend. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

What is the difference in population over the last 10 years in Aberlemno?

In the last 10 years, there has been a shift in the population of 0%.

Comparing this to the 5 year figure of Aberlemno can tell you if there is a long history of population growth or decline, if there are population fluctuations or if the trend is stable.

New industries opening up in the area, the addition of new jobs and also international and national migration might all be reasons for changes in population size. Resulting in people moving in or leaving an area.

A good example of a quick change in population was in Stratford, London in 2012. Here, there was an increase in government spending in the area because of the Olympics which resulted in massive population growth.

How much are those living in Aberlemno earning?

While not always the case, the amount people earn can be associated with better schools in the area and perhaps a nicer environment to live in.

no relevant data for this city is the average household income of the area. And the higher this figure is the more likely it is that there is a higher percentage of people with a social grade score in the A or B categories which is no relevant data for this city for Aberlemno.

The city of Aberlemno, situated in Angus, is a particularly impressive part of the UK because of the specific demographics of the location.

In the below headings, the city of Aberlemno and its demographics will be compared to its wider location (Scotland). This includes population size, growth and population education now and into the future.

These statistics are heavily influenced by socio-economic factors and as a result this also shapes the projected house price of the houses for sale in Aberlemno. So, taking a good look at the data is essential to understand the area you are considering to buy in.

What’s a social grade score and how does it relate to Aberlemno?

The social grade of a city is useful when searching for a house for sale because it tells you what kind of jobs people have in the area. For example, there could be a lot of skilled manual workers or there could be a lot of pensioners and people on benefits.

The scale goes from a social grade of an A who are high managerial, administrative or professional workers to an E where people in this category are on state pensions, casual workers or unemployed on state benefits.

The number of people in Aberlemno in grades A or B which are the highest skilled roles in the country is no relevant data for this city. Realistically, you can expect workers in this category to earn a higher salary too.

For comparison, no relevant data for this city is the average household income of the area. You can see how this figure is congruent with the number of people in the top two categories of the social grade at no relevant data for this city.

What’s crime like in Aberlemno?

In Aberlemno, for every 1000 people, there is currently a crime rate of no relevant data for this city. This can be compared to the national average of 79.52 for every 1000 people.

Low crime rates are desirable for your safety as a homeowner. Even if you don’t tend to leave the house too often and tend to not mind living in a slightly more dangerous area. Things like burglaries are always a possibility which could harm your ability to pay for home insurance and also may force you to install additional security in your home that can cost you further.

Having said this, you can look at the crime rate on a deeper level to find out what the threats are exactly. It could be the case that a proportion of these crimes (no relevant data for this city for every 1000 people) come from things like anti-social behaviour rather than more serious crimes like violence and sexual offences.

If this is the case you may be more willing to look over a high crime rate within the areas you’re looking to buy a home.

What is the education level like in Aberlemno?

In the city of Aberlemno, no relevant data for this city of people have degrees. In general, as the number of people who are highly educated goes up, the more likely they are to have the ability to buy houses as their annual household income goes up too.

So you can see for yourself, the average income for the people of Aberlemno is no relevant data for this city. This generally goes up with the education level of the area. Additionally, looking at the difference between the proportion of people with degrees and the UK average for this statistic (22.6%) should give you an idea of the affluence and education of the city.

A higher education level can therefore tell you if the house prices are likely to be high as the higher income level often results in people buying a bigger, more valuable house.

Having said this, whale education level can be a good factor to go by, there are also things like the rental yields, the population growth and social grades scores that can impact the value of a house and whether it will go up in value as time goes on.

In the city of Aberlemno, is there a lot of green space?

In the city of Aberlemno, there are 20.8 acres of green space per 1000 residents.

The charity, ‘Fields in Trusts’ recommends a minimum of 6 acres of green space per 1000 people so it is easy to see where Aberlemno is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.

On average, what is the figure for the asking price of a house for sale in Aberlemno?

In the city of Aberlemno, what is the average asking price for the houses for sale?

Average asking price (1 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed)	£116,461
Average asking price (3 bed)	£215,829
Average asking price (4 bed)	no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

The above table is perfect for understanding the distribution of properties in the area as well as looking at this data alongside the average asking price per square foot of £0. Telling you what type of house is most in demand relative to the price of the area.

This could be due to more people looking at particular types of houses for sale over others or even due to the fact that Aberlemno has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.

When speaking about the city of Aberlemno, £190,474 is the asking price for a house for sale.

We have compiled a table of data so you can know the asking prices of the specific size of home you’re most interested in. As you can imagine, a family looking to move out with children would be after a larger house than someone living alone in Aberlemno.

The data is in fact very different compared to the number of rooms you’re interested in having in your home and the asking price also tends to go up in staggering amounts as you add rooms.

Professional advice for houses for sale in Aberlemno

Finding the ideal house for sale for you

When browsing houses for sale in Aberlemno you should think about lots of different criteria:

• House for sale affordability – visit the dedicated page of the UK government to understand (see what you can afford)

• Location of the house for sale – the region and town you are considering to live in are crucial factors to consider before looking for houses for sale. In this article, we define lots of demographic factors that should help you make a decision.

• House for sale transport links – even if working from home is becoming more and more predominant, we suggest you check the transport links the house for sale has.

• Number of bedrooms in the house for sale – are you looking for houses for sale for the whole family or are you single? Always think about how many bedrooms you need and if that number might change in the future

• energy performance of the house for sale – What is the EPC of the house for sale? Today more than ever, is important that you check the EPC rating of the real estate assets available for sale on the market.

• Internet speed in the area of the house for sale – is important to remember that internet speed is a consequence of two factors: your plan and the infrastructure available in the area. Always check these parameters before looking for houses for sale

• Does the house for sale have parking – if yes, is it on-street or is the house for sale equipped with a garage?

• Houses for sale in conservation areas – always check the National Heritage list. If a house for sale is part of this list it means that it might be impossible for you to make changes to the property’s internal and external structure.

• Houses for sale Conditions – some properties, like new builds, need no repairs or works; other houses listed for sale may need some investment to restore them and some others may need a complete renovation. Someone looking for houses for sale should always think about how much time and money they are willing to invest to complete the needed repairs.

Choosing the perfect house for sale for you might be challenging in today’s market due to the abundance of available houses.
You may wonder who can guide you through the process of selecting a house that is for sale.
There are several experts that provide guidance and support to potential buyers and the procedure can be drawn out, particularly when dealing with houses for sale.

Here is a list of who to contact to get assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Banks – The ones that can lend you the money you need for the house for sale
• Insurance companies – Companies that give you access to various insurances specific to the house for sale you are considering to buy
• Solicitor – The individual or business responsible for handling the legal tasks required to purchase a home that is for sale.
• Civil engineer – Provides you with an appraisal of the house up for sale that you want to purchase.
• Mortgage advisor – Professional advisors that will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals according to your finances
• EPC specialist – Getting professional advice on the energy performance of the house for sale is crucial, especially nowadays.

houses for sale in other cities in the UK

You can assess the various houses for sale offered in the area by consulting this list of cities in Scotland, the same UK region as Aberlemno:

• Cadham in Scotland
• Abercrombie in Scotland
• Newton in Scotland
• Portencross in Scotland
• Erskine in Scotland

You may also refer to our landing page specific to UK houses for sale, houses for sale in the UK