Five of the best... Edinburgh properties for first-time buyers

Although house prices in Edinburgh can seem off-putting for those hoping to get a foot on the property ladder, there are some good buys out there if you do your homework.

4/10 Salmond Place

Located on Salmond Place, just off Abbeyhill’s main thoroughfare with its excellent transport links, and local shops, this attractive one- bedroom second floor flat lies just a mile from Princes Street and Waverley train station; an appealing proposition for city professionals and rental investors alike. Set within a traditional tenement, the flat’s interiors are tastefully presented with neutral décor, warmly accompanied by stripped pine flooring and internal doors.

O/O £135,000VMH0131 622 2626

35/2 Caledonian Cres

Located in the extremely convenient area of Dalry, 35/2 Caledonian Crescent is an appealing one-bedroom ground-floor flat forming part of a traditional tenement building. The property offers bright, well proportioned accommodation, neutrally decorated and in good order throughout.

O/O £128,000Simpson &Marwick0131 525 8600

26 (3F2), Watson Cres

This is an ideal starter home. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, an open plan lounge/kitchen, double bedroom to the front of the property, handy box room off the hall and bathroom with three-piece suite and electric shower.

O/O £135,000Blair Cadell0131 348 7100

28 (1F3) Bothwell Street

Enjoying a quiet yet central location, just a short walk from Edinburgh City Centre and Holyrood Park, and situated on the first floor of a handsome, traditional stone-built tenement, is this generous one-bedroom flat.An ideal project for a first- time buyer.

O/O £110,000VMH0131 622 2626

48/16 Stewart Terrace

A bright and quietly located rear-facing top floor flat that affords lovely open views to Corstorphine Hill. The accommodation comprises of an entrance hallway, lounge to the rear with lovely open views, kitchen, double bedroom plus a single bedroom, bathroom with electric shower.

O/O £110,000Blair Cadell0131 348 7100