Westhill Estate Agents, West End

Meet the team

We are proud to offer clients the support of some of the north-east’s most experienced property professionals from our estate agency and lettings office in Westhill. We also offer our full range of legal and independent financial services from the site.

Sale market

During the third quarter of 2019 we have found that properties under £300,000 are selling well in the Westhill and Alford areas which would indicate an increase in first time buyers.

In Kingswells we have noticed it tends to be family homes in the slightly higher price bracket that are in demand.

We have also seen an increase in properties achieving their valuation and above, however the majority of sales in all areas still tend to be below the valuation figure. Properties that achieve good initial interest and secure a sale within the first month of marketing are more likely to gain the valuation figure or above.

Properties in Westhill and Kingswells seem to be selling quicker, with more rural areas taking a little longer.

Moving into the winter it’s likely we’ll experience a reduction in new properties coming on the market for sale and we currently have buyers looking for family homes presented in ready to move in condition.

As we move closer to a Brexit decision confidence may well play a part, however prices are still at relatively low levels, and with numerous mortgage deals available this could well a very good time to enter the market.

Lettings update

The third quarter of 2019 has seen the demand for family homes continue in Kingswells, Westhill and Alford, with these properties attracting a healthy level of interest and lease within a short space of time, especially if presented in very good condition.

There has been an increase in flats available for lease in the Alford and Westhill areas, a possible sign that demand may be growing for homes beyond the city.

As we move into the winter months, we would anticipate a reduction in properties available for lease with tenants choosing to stay in properties until the New Year.

We have tenants waiting for family homes, particularly in Westhill, and so would hope for an increase in new landlords to meet demand.

Living in

Westhill

Originally known as the ‘Garden Suburb’ of Aberdeen, Westhill has matured into a desirable and vibrant family town. It offers an enviable range of community facilities including highly regarded primary and secondary schools, shopping centre, Costco and Tesco superstores, and local health centre. This thriving town is also renowned for its excellent lifestyle amenities such as the 18 hole golf course and swimming pool, hotels and restaurants.

The town has been acknowledged as Global Centre of Excellence in subsea engineering and offers excellent employment opportunities at the Westhill Commercial Estate and Arnhall Business Park. Westhill lies in the attractive Aberdeenshire countryside and boasts a perfect location, within easy commuting distance to the City of Aberdeen by dual carriageway. There is a regular bus service and the town is well placed for access to Dyce Airport, Inverurie, Banchory and Royal Deeside.

Kingswells

Kingswells is a much sought after community which lies to the west of Aberdeen. It is just a short drive from the city centre and there are regular buses running from the ‘Park and Ride’ facility. There is an excellent range of amenities within the village, including a pre-school nursery, primary school, community centre, a variety of local shops, and a health centre. The Fourmile House is located on the outskirts of Kingswells and is the perfect place for dinner and drinks.

The new Prime Four business park hosts a community of offices, leisure facilities including a gym and stunning communal areas. The park is located near the dual carriageway and offers many career opportunities for Kingswells residents and commuters. Additionally, the oil related offices at Westhill and Dyce are readily accessible by car and public transport.

Alford

Alford is a thriving village that enjoys a host of excellent amenities from primary and secondary schooling to recreational outlets including a golf course, a dry ski slope and the Haughton Country Park. The village maintains a good range of shops and restaurants, a library and health centre. It is a great location for access to the Lecht ski resort and is within easy commuting distance from Aberdeen, Dyce, Kingswells, Westhill and Inverurie.

The village is home to a modern community campus, which opened in 2015. This exciting new build project is sited along Greystone Road and encompasses Alford Primary School and Alford Academy and provides a community hub for the local area. The campus has a large swimming pool, theatre, dance studio, sports hall and gymnasium, community café, library and fantastic new learning spaces for all. On top of this, there are several events hosted regularly throughout Alford, including an arts and handicrafts group, walking groups, and both gardening and film clubs.