A TOWN in Scotland has been named the most affordable seaside spot to buy a property.
New research from property experts GetAgent has revealed the most and least affordable seaside towns across the UK for buying a property.
According to the research, Saltcoats in North Ayrshire is the most affordable, with an average price of £114,969.
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The town is well known for its picturesque harbour and sandy beaches.
In total, seven Scottish towns were named in the top 20. The Scottish towns, where they ranked in the top 20 and their average prices are as follows:
- 1 – Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, £114,969
- 5 – Kilchattan Bay, Bute, £169,664
- 6 – Rothesay, Bute, £169,664
- 9 – Gourock, Renfrewshire, £190,450
- 11 – Girvan, South Ayrshire, £194,003
- 13 – Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, £200,790
- 15 – Dunoon, Argyllshire, £210,703
Colby Short, CEO and co-founder of GetAgent commented: “Many of us dream about living a quiet life by the sea, enjoying beach walks before work and summery evening swims. The UK has so many wonderful coastal towns and villages, so whether you want to live in the south, north, east or west, there’s a seaside town for everyone to enjoy.
"Of course, there are areas of the UK where you’ll pay a pretty penny for getting to live so close to the beach, with some properties in the south of the country fetching millions, however, there are some stunning locations in other parts of the UK with a more affordable average price, especially in the north of England and Scotland.
“So whether you want to relocate to the seaside, or invest in a home by the sea that you can use with your family or rent out to holidaymakers when you’re not using it, there are countless towns to choose from.”
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