Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Nestling on the coast between the rivers Dee and Don, Aberdeen is a compact, vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a population of approximately 216,000. Over the last 30 years, the city has reinvented itself from a regional port dependent upon fishing, farming and tourism, to the centre of the UK's energy industry, and one of Europe's most enterprising regions, for business and industry. The estate agents in Aberdeen say Aberdeen is ranked as one of the most prosperous cities in the UK, and has been rated as one of the most desirable cities in which to live in the whole of the UK. There are plenty of employment opportunities in Aberdeen, with some of the larger employers with a presence in the city including Aberdeen Asset Management, Accenture, BP, BT, Ernst and Young and Price Waterhouse Coopers. Due to the rapid expansion of Aberdeen over the last 20 years, primarily driven by the advent of the oil industry, people looking to buy property in Aberdeen will find that there is a distinct choice between traditional granite-built houses, typically between 70 and 150 years old, and more modern housing developments, which are mainly concentrated on the outskirts of the city and in satellite commuter suburbs. Aberdeen enjoys a healthy housing market which, over recent years, has enjoyed considerable capital growth. As a general rule, the further away from Aberdeen city you are prepared to live, the larger the house you will obtain within your budget.

Amenities for properties in Aberdeen

Aberdeen is regarded as the shopping centre of Aberdeen City and Shire, so if you're considering Aberdeen property and shopping's your bag, then Union Streets famous 'Granite Mile' and six indoor malls will ensure you won't go away empty handed. If you prefer to buy quality fresh produce straight from the farm, visit Aberdeen's Farmers' Market on the last weekend of every month. At night Aberdeen really lights up, with a variety of pubs and clubs ranging from theme bars to live music. Aberdeen offers a wide range of quality food, whether its restaurants, pubs, oriental, Indian, Thai, fine dining, a regional delicacy, or fast food, you will find Aberdeen caters for all tastes. There is also a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports to participate in, including leisure centres, skiing, angling, mountaineering, hang gliding and diving.

Families searching for houses for sale in Aberdeen will be interested to learn that five of the top 12 schools in Scotland are in Aberdeen City and Shire. Further education is provided by the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University. More than 10% of the population of Aberdeen are students, and it has been voted the best student destination choice for the last two years. Aberdeen is ideally placed for those who enjoy the outdoor life. There are miles of golden beaches, dunes and cliffs, and the nearby Cairngorm mountains offer superb opportunities for hill walking, mountaineering and skiing; rivers such as the Dee, the Don, the Ythan and the Ugie offer fishing, rowing, canoeing, as well as breathtaking scenery.

Transport for Aberdeen

If you are searching for houses for sale in Aberdeen you will discover the city is accessible by road from Edinburgh or Glasgow in around 2½ hours via the M9 north to Perth and then following the A90 trunk road to Aberdeen. There are regular services from Aberdeen Station to Edinburgh and Glasgow and, with onward connections south. Three direct trains take you to and from London or you can take the option of using the overnight sleeper service. Direct services are also available to Birmingham, Plymouth and Manchester. Aberdeen Airport is situated six miles north west of the city centre.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Aberdeen, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Peterhead, Ellon and Fraserburgh.