First-time buyer homes for sale in Scotland

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, and at ESPC, we’re here to make the journey as seamless and enjoyable as possible. As one of Scotland’s leading property portals, we offer an unparalleled selection of homes for sale, tailored to suit first-time buyers across the country.

With ESPC, you’ll gain access to a vast range of properties, from stylish city flats to cosy countryside cottages. Our user-friendly search tools allow you to refine your options by location, price, and features, helping you find a home that fits your needs and budget. Plus, with exclusive access to homes listed up to 72 hours before they appear on other platforms, ESPC gives you a head start in securing your dream property.

We understand that buying your first home can be overwhelming, which is why ESPC also provides a wealth of expert advice and resources. From guides on mortgages and budgeting to step-by-step tips on the buying process, we’ll support you at every stage. And with our fantastic First-timers Club podcast series, you can find so much useful information to help turn your homeownership dream into reality.

Discover some ideal properties for first-time buyers below, all under £175,000 and waiting to be snapped up by you. Why under £175,000? Because if you are a first-time buyer who is purchasing a property worth £175,000 or less, you will not have to pay any LBTT (Land and Buildings Transaction Tax).

Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Edinburgh

First-time buyer home for sale in Edinburgh

1 bed first floor flat for sale in Gorgie

  • 5 (1F3) Westfield Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2QT
  • Offers over £140,000
  • Energy rating: E
  • Selling agent: Urquharts (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in Edinburgh

2 bed garden & ground flat for sale in Clermiston

  • Flat 2, 7 Ransome Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 7ET
  • Offers over £165,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Stewart Watt & Co. (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in Edinburgh

1 bed second floor flat for sale in Leith

Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in East Lothian

First-time buyer home for sale in East Lothian

2 bed end terraced house for sale in Prestonpans

  • 26 Northfield Gardens, Prestonpans, EH32 9LG
  • Offers over £170,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in East Lothian

2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Tranent

  • 63 Toll House Gardens, TRANENT, EH33 2QQ
  • Offers over £150,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Garden Stirling Burnet (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in East Lothian

1 bed ground floor flat for sale in North Berwick

  • 8A Clifford Road, North Berwick, EH39 4PW
  • Offers over £170,000
  • Energy rating: F
  • Selling agent: Paris Steele (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Fife

First-time buyer home for sale in Fife

2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Burntisland

  • 3 Harbour Place, Burntisland, KY3 9DP
  • Offers over £160,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Thorntons (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in Fife

2 bed terraced house for sale in Hill of Beath

  • 94 Elm Park, Hill Of Beath, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8FA
  • Offers over £169,995
  • Energy rating: B
  • Selling agent: Maloco Mowat Parker (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in Fife

1 bed ground floor flat for sale in Dunfermline

  • 24 Rose Crescent, Dunfermline, KY12 0QS
  • Offers over £85,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Morgans (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Midlothian

First-time buyer home for sale in Midlothian

2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Bonnyrigg

  • 1B, Auld Coal Loan, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3RR
  • Offers over £165,000
  • Energy rating: B
  • Selling agent: McDougall McQueen (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in Midlothian

3 bed lower flat for sale in Dalkeith

  • 62 Gibraltar Gardens, Dalkeith, EH22 1EJ
  • Offers over £140,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in Midlothian

1 bed end terraced house for sale in Mayfield

  • 27 McKinnon Drive, Mayfield, Dalkeith, EH22 5RF
  • Offers over £145,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: mov8 Real Estate (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Scottish Borders

First-time buyer home for sale in the Scottish Borders

3 bed terraced house for sale in Selkirk

  • 3 Humes Close, Selkirk, TD7 4BJ
  • Offers over £162,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Cullen Kilshaw

First-time buyer home for sale in the Scottish Borders

2 bed terraced house for sale in Newtown St Boswells

  • 25 Whitefield Crescent, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0PX
  • Offers over £139,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Hastings Legal (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in the Scottish Borders

3 bed terraced house for sale in Berwickshire

  • 6, Golden Square, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3AW
  • Offers over £165,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Boyd Property (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Ideal first-time buyer homes for sale for under £175,000 in Dumfries & Galloway

First-time buyer home for sale in Dumfries & Galloway

2 bed semi-detached house for sale in Castle Douglas

  • 6 Mulloch View, St. John's Town of Dalry, Castle Douglas, DG7 3UJ
  • Offers in the region of £135,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Gillespie Gifford & Brown

First-time buyer home for sale in Dumfries & Galloway

2 bed cottage for sale in Lochmaben

  • 33 Castle Street, , Lochmaben, DG11 1NY
  • Offers over £140,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: McEwan Fraser Legal (ESPC Chartered Firm)

First-time buyer home for sale in Dumfries & Galloway

2 bed ground floor flat for sale in Garlieston

  • 3 Callanders Close, Garlieston, Newton Stewart, DG8 8BB
  • Offers over £165,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Williamson & Henry (ESPC Chartered Firm)

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