Westhill Estate Agents, West End

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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

The market over the summer period did settle down a little however it has picked up from the end of August as we head towards the end of the year.

Fewer properties are coming on the market, meaning any property presented in very good condition or offering excellent value for money are selling very quickly. This is an ideal time for anyone looking to sell.

We have seen an increase in closing dates with more properties achieving the valuation or above. However there are still deals to be had on properties that have been on the market for a little while.

Family homes of all shapes and sizes are the most popular, with buyers favouring modern properties presented in ready to move in condition or those which feature something a little different like a modern extension.

With the option on working from home becoming more of a permanent way of life, buyers are exploring properties in more rural areas which offer more value for money, larger gardens and sometimes the option of land.

Some sellers are choosing to move into rented accommodation until they are ready to buy which has meant there is an increase in those in a position to buy chain free.

We expect the market to quieten a little as we approach the end of the year, however with fewer new properties available, sellers have a larger choice of buyers making it a great time to put your home on the market.

Lettings update

Demand for all leasing properties during the third quarter of the year remained high in all areas from Kingswells, Westhill, right out to Lumsden.

Family homes are definitely the most sought after and are securing tenants very quickly - with the new requirements for working from home and with the restrictions posed during lockdown, tenants are moving from flats to houses which offer home office space and gardens.

We have also noticed an increase in people choosing to lease property rather than buy, which may be due to sellers feeling less confident in committing to a property purchase in the current climate and favouring leasing temporarily. With tenants not having to commit to a fixed lease period, they are offered a degree of flexibility.

We also have a few properties that had struggled to sell in the current market, securing tenants very quickly for lease instead.

As a result of the high level of tenant interest, we are seeing more valuation enquiries coming in from landlords with family homes, but demand is still outstripping supply.

The most recent Citylets report for the second quarter of the year saw rents in Aberdeen climb by a modest 1.6% YOY driven by growth in the larger 3 and 4 bed properties however this was tempered by falls in one and two bed properties. Four bed properties posted significant 12.4% YOY growth with a dramatically reduced TTL, down 24 days, underlying the demand for larger family homes.

We are finding that current tenants are staying longer in their current leasing properties, meaning there are fewer properties available on the market for new tenants to choose from, creating an ideal opportunity for new landlords to secure tenants quickly.

This could well be a good time for any existing landlords to expand their portfolio or potential landlords to explore the market.

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.