Balmore – What to look for in houses for sale?

Whenever looking for a house for sale in the UK or in Balmore, it is vital you look at the market trends and house price fluctuations in the wider area of East Dunbartonshire too. House prices of houses for sale can change even among different streets very close to each other so, as a landlord, it would be a good idea to be familiar with the area of Balmore.

In this article, we will be looking at the city of Balmore in detail so you know how to navigate the area and have a better understanding on where to invest.

What is the final sale price of a house in Balmore?

In Balmore, the average sale price of a house for sale is in fact £195,016. This is dependent on the 10 year population growth of Balmore being 4%. Growing populations are more likely to inflate the prices of houses for sale in the city of Balmore.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£308,472
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£208,009
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£146,039
Aerage sold price (flat)	£114,722

The list below is able to inform you of what these prices are. Giving you an accurate estimate of whether a landlord is likely to accept your offer based on the prices of the houses for sale in Balmore.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£2,230
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£2,150
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£2,180

Evidently, certain types of houses for sale will have different types of demand and this will be reflected on the final price.

On average, the cost of a house for sale per square foot works out to be £2,230. This means if you are just looking out the houses sold in Balmore in general and didn’t take into consideration the type of build. For example, a new build.

Always consider average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Balmore

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 Balmore.

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 (East Dunbartonshire) as well as the broader region; Scotland.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Balmore	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	no relevant data for this city	50.0%
East Dunbartonshire	4.70%	£734	no relevant data for this city	72.50%
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 Balmore which is 31 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 Balmore is to invest in. Both in terms of rental yield and capital appreciation.

Is the housing market in Balmore growing?

Growth in the area can be a good signal of a booming house market. However, too much growth could also have negative consequences on the capital appreciation of a house as time goes on.

Take a look at the table below for Balmore that shows the growth in recent years.

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Balmore growth rate	18%	27%	no relevant data for this city

High growth rates can signal an appreciating housing market, nonetheless, if there are too many houses being built, this could reduce demand for housing as the supply of houses for sale starts to catch up with the demand. Leading to stagnation or a decline in house pricing so understanding the growth in Balmore is important.

What are the asking prices for the houses for sale in the city of Balmore?

In the city of Balmore, 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)	£181,466
Average asking price (3 bed)	£230,321
Average asking price (4 bed)	£363,579
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

Reading the table above should therefore give you a good idea of the type of house for sale that is within your budget in Balmore and if you may need to look at a different area in order to buy the type of house you can afford.

Also, noting the £0 should also give you an overview of what the asking price for houses for sale are in general.

Before a house gets sold, the figure it sells for always starts off as an asking price. This average asking price for the houses for sale in Balmore determines the eventual sale price of the house so it isn’t the most important figure but is still important to take note of. This figure is currently £221,025.

Below, there is a table showing the asking price of the different sizes of houses based on the number of bedrooms of the houses in Balmore.

What are the demographics like in the city of Balmore?

In the city of Balmore, has the population grown or shrunk?

Population growth in Balmore 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 Balmore, 26,390 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 Balmore 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 Balmore, this change has been 2%. 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 2%. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

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

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 Balmore.

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.

What is the social grade score of Balmore?

In the city of Balmore, the social grade score of the area is no relevant data for this city. But what does this exactly mean? The figure refers to the proportion of people in the two highest categories of skilled jobs.

The categories are grouped from A to E shown in the table below. Overall, a high social grade score means there are more affluent people working in managerial and professional roles in the area.

This table shows the average breakdown of the UK in terms of where most people in the UK are working so you can compare it to the social grade score of Balmore.

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

Is the city of Balmore deprived?

Most of the time, high deprivation levels signal that people cannot afford to sustain their living expenses. In Balmore, currently, no relevant data for this city people fall into this category.

Measuring this statistic against the nationwide average of 33% should give you a pretty good idea of where the city lies in the scale of poverty in the area.

Do the people of Balmore get to enjoy green space?

In the city of Balmore, there are 30.2 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 Balmore is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.

In Balmore, how educated are people in general?

In the city of Balmore, 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 Balmore 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.

What salary does the community in Balmore take home?

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 Balmore.

Located in East Dunbartonshire is the city of Balmore, in a large part of the UK; Scotland. Before you look for houses for sale in this area, it is a reasonable question to ask what the people who live there are like.

Below, the population of Balmore has been dissected in terms of if the population is educated, what the crime rates are like and much more. All important factors to consider before making a house purchase among the offer of the houses for sale.

The knowledge below is based on a lot of different variables relevant to the city of Balmore which impacts the profitability of making an investment here or how desirable buying a house to live in is if you want to live on a permanent basis.

In general, do people commit a lot of crime in Balmore?

In Balmore, 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.

Advice from experts on properties for sale in Balmore

House for sale in the same UK region

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 Balmore:

• Inveresk in Scotland
• Millikenpark in Scotland
• Auchtermuchty in Scotland
• Ashiestiel in Scotland
• Balfron in Scotland

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

Invest in a house for sale that meets your demands

Many criteria impact the price of houses for sale in Balmore.
Here below are the most important ones according to Lofti’s expertise:

• Affordability – (see what house for sale can you afford?)

  A guide from the UK government

• House Location – The borough and region of the UK you want to invest in is an important factor to consider when looking for a home for sale.

• Transport – Commuting can be a waste of time. Minimise it by checking how long it will take from the house for sale you’re interested in, to your office before considering buying

• Number of bedrooms – The number of bedrooms goes hand in hand with the house for sale price. If you are buying for the long period try to think if you might need an extra bedroom

• Energy performance of the house for sale – The difference between an EPC rating of A and an EPC rating of G can impact your monthly utility bills, consider this when evaluating houses for sale.

• Internet connection – Being able to take video calls from your home is crucial nowadays, always check the broadband of the area when browsing houses for sale

• Car park – Ask the property seller for parking availability. If it is included in the price of the house for sale, you can justify paying more than you would at first glance

• Conditions of the house for sale – Repair works can be expensive and take a lot of time, assess the conditions of the houses listed for sale before making an official offer.

In today’s market with an abundance of homes available for sale, choosing the best house for sale can be challenging.
With several houses for sale to choose from, who will guide you through the process of choosing?
We have listed here below several experts and companies able to advise and support potential buyers.

The process of finding and investing in a house for sale can be lengthy and time-consuming, this is why we suggest you consult with the following professionals:

• Banks – Lend you the cash
• Insurance companies – Insure your new real estate investment
• Conveyancer – handles all the legal labour that is needed to proceed in buying a house for sale.
• Surveyor – Carries out an independent and complete property valuation of the house for sale
• Mortgage advisor – If you are thinking to get a mortgage to get the finances needed to afford to buy a house for sale, a mortgage advisor is the person you should be looking for
• EPC person – Always get a quote on the Energy Performance Certificate of the houses for sale listed in a certain city