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I would agree with the comment above - parking in the west end without a residents permit is a nightmare so if you’re commuting you’d need to rely on public transport. That being said, there’s the train, subway and buses so plenty of options! It’s a lovely area to live in with lots of parks, restaurants and shops. It’s very studenty so great access to university facilities. It can also be expensive though and just in my own experience, be aware that *some* flats are ‘student flats’ - eg shitty windows and not always looked after. Look out for that. Otherwise, a great area for a first home in Glasgow. Hillhead, Woodlands, Finnieston, Yorkhill, Hyndland, Partick etc.

The Southside is more residential but a bit cheaper and plenty of parks, restaurants and shops. You can commute via train or subway if you’re near Shields Road, where there’s also a park and ride. Street parking in the Southside is also far easier than the west end. Think Shawlands, Pollokshields, Langside, Strathbungo, Mount Florida, etc. The merchant city and Dennistoun might also be good, commutable options for you!

I’d avoid the city centre around Sauchiehall street area personally unless your massive party goers...

Rightmove is probably a good place to start! Local estate agents and occasionally gumtree can be good places to search too. Or join Facebook groups for local areas and put out a post asking after landlords :)