Category: Laurieston Living

Sell out for Phase 3 launch at Laurieston Living, Glasgow

Laurieston Living continues to be one of our most popular housing developments to date, having lived up to expectation when it came to the initial launch of our Phase 3 homes.

Hopeful homeowners began queuing as early as 6am outside our Sales & Marketing Suite, four hours prior to opening!

By the end of the day we were happy to confirm a 100% reservation rate on the latest release, with a grand total of 23 new build apartments (early bird reservations) and 13 townhouse style homes, with our new residents set to make their move in summer 2023.

More about Laurieston Living Phase 3

However if you feel you’ve missed out this time round, there will be more opportunities to buy within the development in the coming months.

In total we will be providing 191 new homes and apartments to the area bounded by Eglinton Street, Gorbals Street, Norfolk Street and Cumberland Street within Phase 3, providing a mixture of apartments and three/four bedroom homes.

Click here for more information on Laurieston Living Phase 3.

Still looking for your new home in Glasgow or Edinburgh?

If you’ve missed out on our Laurieston release, we still have a number of new homes for sale within both Pennywell Living and Pollokshaws Living.

With prices starting at just £160,995, choose from our range of energy efficient one and two bedroom apartments, as well as four and five bedroom homes.

Click here for more information regarding our new build homes and to register your interest.

New homes available to reserve at Laurieston Living Phase 3 launch

Having already provided 537 new homes to the Gorbals area of Glasgow, we’re delighted to now be underway with the next phase of works within our Laurieston Living regeneration project – providing Glasgow City Centre with affordable new apartments and townhouses.

Due to complete in Summer 2026, phase 3 will be creating a further 191 new build properties, the first of which to be released will be blocks F & G – available to reserve from Saturday 28th January at 10am.

Potential owners will be seen on a first come, first served basis, with doors opening to our Sales & Marketing Suite at 10am. Find us at 166 Gorbals Street, Glasgow.

Interested in finding out more about the properties which will be available on the day? Read on to find out more.

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One and two bedroom apartments

Within the initial phase 3 launch there will be three apartment types available – The Denham (two bedroom apartment), The Coburg (one bedroom apartment) and The Mackie (one bedroom apartment).

The Denham apartment type

The perfect example of one of our most popular and award winning apartments, The Denham apartment is generous in layout and modern in both style and finishes. A two bedroom apartment, properties will be available across a choice of floors and positions.

Embracing open plan living, the lounge/dining/kitchen is flooded with natural light from the full height french style doors, making for a great large space to connect and socialise.

Click here to find out more on our new two bedroom apartments.

Site plans for phase 3 new homes at Laurieston Living

The Mackie & The Coburg apartment type

Where compact spaces blend perfectly with big ideas. There are just two ‘Mackie’ one bedroom apartments in phase three at Laurieston Living. One on the first and one on the second floor of this end of terrace block. The Mackie maximises the internal space to deliver quality, comfort and flexibility in a cleverly designed layout – making for a great modern first home.

The Coburg is then similar in layout to The Mackie but with an additional fixed window panel in the lounge. A one off design within the development, the one bedroom apartment will be on the top floor of the end of terrace block.

Click here to find out more on our new one bedroom apartments.

townhouses with roof terrace near to the cosmopolitan Glasgow City Centre

Three and four bedroom townhouses

And for those with a requirement for additional living space, such as growing families, we have a range of townhouses to be released on the 28th of January.

Both new designs to the Urban Union portfolio, The Muir (3 bedroom townhouse) and The Cairns (3 bedroom townhouse with roof terrace) will be shown for the first time at Laurieston Living.

The Muir house type

Available as a mid or end terrace situ, these modern three bedroom family homes are set over three levels and provide plenty of space to homeowners.

Offering an open plan lounge, dining room and modern kitchen with integrated appliances, running the full depth of the home, it also benefits from fitted wardrobes and driveway parking.

Click here to find out more about our 3 bedroom homes.

New build homes available in the Gorbals close to the city centre

The Cairns house type

Also modern in layout with plenty of space and light, The Cairns model is an impressive mid or end terrace three bedroom home which delivers on both aesthetic and quality.

The top floor provides a fantastic living space made up of the lounge and an almost six metre terrace to let you take in the city views. All of which is then completed with driveway parking.

Click here to find out more about these 3 bedroom townhouses.

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Find out more information regarding our new build homes

If you’re interested in finding out more information regarding any of the new build apartments or homes mentioned above, please get in touch with a member of our Laurieston Sales Team on 07498 057114 or e-mail lauriestonliving@urbanunionltd.co.uk.

We will unfortunately be unable to take any reservations until the official launch date, however we encourage you to register you interest online to be added to our Laurieston mailing list.

By doing so you will be made aware of further launches of new homes within Phase 3 and also given exclusive access to development brochures, as well as other relevant content prior to their general release.

Click here to sign up for our Laurieston Living mailing list.

Our new and improved website is now live!

We have had a busy few months at Urban Union with the latest release of properties at Pollokshaws Living which sold out in just one weekend, along with upcoming release at Pennywell Living.

Alongside our ongoing developments and property releases, we are delighted to launch our brand-new website that not only looks as vibrant as our communities but provides even more ways to view and enquire about properties for sale. Our new website enables the user to find out more about the areas, communities, and the property market in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Updates to our website

You are probably aware that in our rapidly changing digital world, websites need a refresh from time to time to enhance the user experience so that people can find what they need quickly and easily.

If you take time to explore our new website you will find that we have updated the development pages, allowing you to see, at a glance, which units are available, coming soon or sold. We also have the facility for you to register your interest in specific upcoming developments and releases, and to view area guides for the areas that we are currently regenerating.

In addition, our News section has a range of useful information including interiors advice, mortgage, finance and housing market information, details on our community benefits and case studies on previous happy buyers.

One of the big changes we have made is to include virtual tours of our property types so you can really get a feel for what it’s like to live in an Urban Union home. We have also added a ‘What’s Available Now’ button so you can see what’s available at the touch of just one button.

Finally, once you’re ready to take the next step, we have information on the reservations process, a mortgage calculator and a simple contact form so that one of our sales advisors can get in touch with you to provide more information on our developments.

We really hope you enjoy using our new website, and if you have any queries or questions about the site or would like more information on one of our developments, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Will Longer Mortgage Terms Be the Norm?

If you are considering purchasing your first home, you are probably watching the mortgage rates with interest. Over the last few years, we have seen historically low interest rates which have made mortgage borrowing more affordable.

The cost of living has been rising. Energy price caps have been pushed up (and they will rise even further in October), interest rates have risen five times since December, petrol and diesel are reaching record highs and food prices are increasing. With so much uncertainty around the cost of living, it is important to consider how much you can afford to pay for a new property and budget for your general living costs.

Mortgage payments have gone up since the start of the year and the average first-time buyer monthly mortgage payment for someone taking out a 90% loan-to-value mortgage, fixed for two years is currently 20% (+£163) higher it was at the start of the year.

If you are considering moving this year, work out what you can afford to pay and talk to a mortgage broker about fixing your mortgage for a longer term.

Buying new

By purchasing a newly built home, you can be safe in the knowledge that you won’t need to worry about costly repairs, renovations, or decorating work to make your home habitable.

You can move straight in with brand new appliances, secure windows and doors and a high EPC rating to keep your monthly energy bills down. You’ll have a warranty for peace of mind and when it comes to the purchase price, you can be safe in the knowledge that it has been competitively priced against the market in that area – and that you won’t have to put in an offer over the asking at closing date. At present, some areas are seeing offers over in excess of 15% making a first home out of reach for many first time buyers .

Fixing your mortgage

When you take out a mortgage, it will either be on a variable or fixed-rate basis. When you take out a fixed-rate mortgage your rate is guaranteed for a specific time frame. Most lenders enable you to fix your rate for anything from two to ten years – sometimes even longer although this is rare. A fixed rate mortgage gives peace of mind knowing exactly what you have to pay each month regardless of what happens with interest rates.
Usually, it’s cheaper to fix for just two years – with the mortgage rate increasing slightly the longer you fix your mortgage for. Over recent years, the gap between interest rates for two and five- or ten-year fixes has been closing and some deals are very similar. Previously the difference could be as much as 1%.

Fixing for more than two-years could give you peace of mind if you’re planning on staying in your home for a long time.
Once the fixed rate period ends, you will be automatically moved onto the lenders’ Standard Variable Rate (SVR) which is a higher rate of interest than a fixed rate. However, you can usually start to look at taking out a new mortgage deal up to six months before your deal ends.

If you’re considering a new home at a fixed price and with no renovation or decoration costs, talk to us at Urban Union.

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The Benefits of a Newly Built Home

Older homes can be characterful and attractive and are often the preferred choice for many buyers. However, there’s a lot to be championed when it comes to new-build homes. Not only are they more energy efficient and cheaper to run they are also highly customisable and convenient from the very start.

At Laurieston Living, Pollokshaws Living and Pennwyell Living, our high quality one, two, three, four and five-bedroom properties are located within a thriving community and benefit from our trademark features of high ceilings, long windows and great storage. What’s more, every home comes equipped with all the features necessary for modern life, including well-finished, fully integrated kitchens, plenty of storage space and airy living areas, suitable for a wide range of buyers. But what are the other benefits of a newly built home?

Warranty

A newly built home will be structurally sound and less likely to need any repairs. With an older property, you could find that it will experience ongoing problems simply through wear and tear and so it’s important to set aside a budget for decorating and minor repairs with any home you buy. After several years you may need to replace the windows and manage an established garden. You could find that here in Scotland we have weather related problems such as leaky roofs and dampness.

A new property will have a building warranty, which will safeguard you against large repair payments which are typical of older properties.

Energy efficiency

The fuel price cap is going up on April 1st and many families are worried about the rising cost of their utility bills. In addition to this, we are placing more importance on eco friendly behaviours and helping the UK to reach net zero. Home energy efficiency is a huge part of how we need to deal with this collectively. The good news is that new homes are built with energy efficiency in mind and are constructed to a higher standard than in previous years. They must adhere to minimum standards when it comes to energy efficiency, leading to lower household carbon footprints and lower energy bills. When buying a new build home you won’t be wasting money on heat that is escaping via poor insulation or old windows.

Safety and security

Newly built properties have the most up-to-date standards on safety and security incorporated. Materials must be fire-resistant with detectors fitted for you. In addition, the overall designs are also built with fire safety and evacuation in mind. Security is often standard too, giving both peace of mind as well as helping to bring down home, building and contents insurance fees.

Find out more about our developments and register to find our more about our next releases.

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Sell out for Phase 3 launch at Laurieston Living, Glasgow

More about Laurieston Living Phase 3

Still looking for your new home in Glasgow or Edinburgh?

New homes available to reserve at Laurieston Living Phase 3 launch