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How much does a house for sale cost in Arbuthnott?

by | Nov 15, 2022

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As a landlord, whenever you are looking at houses for sale in Aberdeenshire, you could find varying prices throughout an area like Arbuthnott. In this article, this data will be simplified so you can find all of the data on one, convenient page.

So, from the rental yield of Arbuthnott to the success you may expect to get when submitting planning permission. Everything you need to know about house for sale in the UK and in Arbuthnott will be revealed. Keep reading.

Professional advice for houses for sale in Arbuthnott

Considering all the above data and information provided, you may want know who can help you buy a house for sale.
Lots of professionals offer property investors and first-time buyers advice and assistance in dealing with the process of acquiring a house for sale.

Below, you can find a list of professionals that come in handy when looking for houses for sale:

  • Lender – Is someone capable of lending you the money you need to complete the purchase of the house for sale
  • Insurer – Insurance companies provide building insurances and other financial products you need to protect your real estate assets
  • Conveyancer – This professional will take care of the legal work needed when looking for a house for sale
  • Surveyor – Use this professional to assess the condition of the house for sale you are willing to buy, get an independent valuation and feel more comfortable when negotiating the final price
  • Mortgage broker or adviser – Different buyers can access different mortgages to buy a house for sale. Let the mortgage broker suggest to you which one is the best given your financial situation
  • Energy professional – Nowadays is more important than ever, to get professional advice on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the house for sale you are considering as your next investment

In Arbuthnott, 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. This is why it is common for landlords to increase rent using section 13, to maximise this yield, as it is so important.



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 into all the details of Arbuthnott.



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 (Aberdeenshire) as well as the broader region; Scotland.


Average Yield Average Asking rent Turnover (rental) Turnover (sale)
Arbuthnott no relevant data for this city no relevant data for this city no relevant data for this city £0
Aberdeenshire 6.03% £792.14 125.40% 81.91%
Scotland 0.05 871.42 £1 59.40%



Also, you can compare other data to the table above such as the number of houses sold per month in Arbuthnott which is no relevant data for this city 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 Arbuthnott is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.

In Arbuthnott, how has the number of houses changed?

Whenever you are thinking about looking for houses for sale in Arbuthnott, think about how the city is growing and how this may impact the overall growth of the area.

Comparing the growth at different time periods would be a great way to assess whether the growth has slowed down, remained the same or perhaps stagnated over the years.

1 year 3 years 5 years
Arbuthnott growth rate 2% 8% no relevant data for this city

As the population of Arbuthnott grows, this may also push up the price of the houses for sale. More people would be looking to buy homes and permanently live in the area. This demand helps a home appreciate. However, this isn’t always true because some cities build a lot of houses too to match the supply.

houses for sale in other cities and regions in the UK

If you are looking for similar places to buy a house that are just like Arbuthnott, examine this short list of cities below from outside of the region of Scotland for some inspiration.

If none of these suit your interest, we suggest you visit our page with all of the relevant data concerning houses for sale in the UK, allowing you to buy the right property.



Or, consider buying a leasehold property instead which may be cheaper. However, you will also have to learn what will happen when a leasehold expires so you know how to deal with this side of the law.

Asking price in Arbuthnott for a house for sale

Average prices for the houses for sale in Arbuthnott

Average asking price (1 bed) no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (2 bed) no relevant data for this city
Average asking price (3 bed) no relevant data for this city
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 Arbuthnott has a lack of supply of housing in certain categories.

As you go ahead and make offers on a house for sale, it is sometimes best to know what other people are offering for the same type of house for sale so you know what to offer yourself to get a good deal. So you should know, the average asking price of Arbuthnott is £261,548.

Even though the asking price is not what the eventual price the house is sold at, making a note of the averages for the city of Arbuthnott is useful when negotiating and knowing what to expect for every type of house for sale.

Choose the right house for sale that suits your needs

Criterias that have an impact on the actual price of a house for sale have been listed here below. Consider them all to find the perfect houses for sale in Arbuthnott.

  • Affordability – check this article from the UK government to find out (see what house for sale you can afford)

  • Location – if the house for sale is in the city centre rather than further out, this may be why it is more expensive than the market average.

  • Transports near the house for sale – Being able to use public transports is a huge plus for a house, especially in big cities. This will have an impact on the price as well.

  • Bedrooms – the more bedrooms there are in a house for sale, the more tenants a buy to let investors will be able to host, therefore, realistically the price will also increase.

  • EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.

  • Wi-Fi speed – We recommend you check the internet plans available for the areas where you are considering to buy a house for sale

  • Are you a motorist? – If yes, filter out your searches and compare prices of houses for sale with parking availability. Remember, a car parking space can cost as much as £400 per month

  • Conditions of the house for sale – New builds and properties that were recently built usually need little to no repairs; instead, other houses for sale may require consistent or structural maintenance. These investments that can be both expensive and laborious to complete. Before making your offer for a house for sale you should always carefully assess this criteria.

What are the demographics like in the city of Arbuthnott?

Are the deprivation levels of the UK any different to Arbuthnott?

Deprivation levels refer to the ability of the population of the city to earn enough to keep their lifestyle going. Nationwide, it is thought that the number of people at this level or not being able to meet the costs of living is around 33%. In comparison, the deprivation level of Arbuthnott is no relevant data for this city.

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

In the below headings, the city of Arbuthnott 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 Arbuthnott. So, taking a good look at the data is essential to understand the area you are considering to buy in.

What’s the crime rate in Arbuthnott?

In Arbuthnott, 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.

For the city of Arbuthnott, what is the education level?

Interestingly, the percentage of people who have a degree in the city of Arbuthnott is no relevant data for this city. Most of the time, the more people that have a degree, the higher the average household income and the more likely someone is to be able to afford to purchase a house. For example, the average income of the citizens in the area of Arbuthnott is no relevant data for this city.

Generally, areas with high numbers of people with a degree are also areas with more people likely to be home owners and therefore the value of houses and relative prices of the houses for sale are more likely to go up too.

Nonetheless, making predictions about the appreciation of a house also has to be considered alongside other factors like population growth and the rental yields of the area.

However, most of the time, being educated is a good indication of affluence with 82% of people graded a first in tertiary education going on to eventually own a house.

What is the population of Arbuthnott?

Population growth in Arbuthnott is important to know if there is housing demand and the total population may also be looked at as large populations commonly have a lot of buyer demand.

In Arbuthnott, 7229 people live in the city as their main place of residence.

It is important to note that it is not the case that everyone likes a large population to live in. People who tend to prefer a more relaxed life are more likely to buy or rent somewhere to live that has a small population and perhaps also wouldn’t mind if the population isn’t growing.

Other people also like to have a mix of both. Where they can visit rural areas and also benefit from the amenities of a busy city.

In Arbuthnott in the previous five years, have population numbers transformed?

Five years may seem like a long time but it is rare for a city to grow that much unless there is dramatic population growth. In Arbuthnott, this change has been -1%. Read more here

Someone who wishes to find out how this change has occurred over a longer period of time may also wish to read the headings below and see if the change has continued throughout the past decade too. Or if the change is only true for the more recent figure for five years of -1%. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

Over the last decade, how has the population differed in Arbuthnott?

Populations change all the time but if there is a clear change in population in the last ten years this is even more reliable data about the population of the area as opposed to five. This adjustment in population works out to be 4% in Arbuthnott.

What this statistic is like in comparison to the population change in five years should provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what direction the population is heading in.

In recent years because of the pandemic, it is common to see dramatic differences in the population change in the last five years when comparing it to ten as people realise they can work from home but still keep the current jobs they have.

This means they can move to cities they wouldn’t have considered otherwise and be location-independent of their source of income. Perhaps making a longer commute into the office every week for example.

Are the people in Arbuthnott earning a lot?

Typically, as people earn more money, the more they are able to afford and the better house prices in the area because demand goes up. You could also infer that the amenities such as schools, parks and public areas are generally of high quality as a result.

For these reasons, it could be argued that areas where people earn more money are generally nicer arrears to live in which also attracts more people as a result and further drives up house prices in the area.

To see if this phenomenon occurs in Arbuthnott. Compare the area’s average household income of no relevant data for this city to the average household income in the UK at price34,000. Adding to this, compare it with the figure for the highest social grade score too at no relevant data for this city for more conclusive data on the affluence of the area.

In the city of Arbuthnott, how much green space remains for residents?

Whether you view green space in Arbuthnott as important to you as a homeowner is up to your personal preferences. Having said this, there is a clear benefit on the overall health of people who live near green space as the government has stated keeping green space in proximity to people is one of the biggest factors for combating obesity.

In Arbuthnott, the number of acres of green space for every 1000 people currently is 13 which can be measured against the UK average of 1.7.

What is the social grade score of Arbuthnott?

In the city of Arbuthnott and throughout the UK, the social grade score is assessed by observing what type of jobs people have and then grouping this into a grading system.

In general, the people at the top of the scale (the A category) have the highest paid, most skilled jobs and this is just 4% of the general UK population. On the lower end of the scale, people who are on benefits, state pensions and also manual workers all are grouped into this category that represents the most unskilled.

When trying to determine if the area of Arbuthnott has an abundance of highly skilled workers, the top two categories are grouped together and given a percentage. This percentage is no relevant data for this city.

Below, you can see how this compares to the National average as the average for the top two categories nationwide is 27% (Adding together the A and B categories)

Social Score Category The proportion of the UK population (%)
A Professional, managerial or administrative 4
B Intermediate managerial or professional jobs 23
C1 Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs 29
C2 Skilled manual workers 21
D Semi and unskilled manual workers 15
E State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers 8

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

For the city of Arbuthnott, the average price a house sells for is £216,982. This value usually depends on the exact location of the house within Arbuthnott as well as other factors like the population growth which is 4% over a ten-year period.

Housing category Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached) £249,681
Aerage sold price (semi-detached) £170,441
Aerage sold price (terraced) £153,409
Aerage sold price (flat) £118,969

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 Arbuthnott.

Housing category Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft £1,900
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build) £1,360
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock) £1,950

Generalising the bottom table, the average value per square foot of a house for sale is £1,900. This value averages all of the types of houses for sale in Arbuthnott. 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 Arbuthnott.
Bear in mind that if you are a landlord looking to buy a property to rent, you will also run into other expenses like letting agent fees and the cost of listing your property for sale on Rightmove in your city.

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Donnell Bailey

Property expert

Donnell is a property expert focusing on the property market, he looks at a combination of legislation, information from property managers, letting agents and market trends to produce information to help landlords.

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