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Are areas of regeneration in Edinburgh good places to live?

I am looking to buy a flat or apartment in Edinburgh as I have a new job based in the city. My budget is no more than £110,000 so obviously I can’t afford most of the areas.

There are, however, reasonably priced flats going up everywhere in areas of regeneration in places like Leith, Newhaven, Granton and also Craigmillar. These areas have traditionally been described as undesirable areas to live, so I am wondering if anyone can let me know if the regeneration projects have changed peoples views?

Thanks.

The greater the extent of regeneration the greater will be the change in peoples attitudes to the area. Look for an area that has been totally redeveloped – preferably with a view to attracting middle class buyers rather than mainly for rehousing council tenants. Much as I hate discrimination for any reason there are still a lot of people look down on mainly council areas and term them more undesirable.

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  1. The greater the extent of regeneration the greater will be the change in peoples attitudes to the area. Look for an area that has been totally redeveloped – preferably with a view to attracting middle class buyers rather than mainly for rehousing council tenants. Much as I hate discrimination for any reason there are still a lot of people look down on mainly council areas and term them more undesirable.
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