WHETHER you’re looking to downsize, or you’re hoping to take your first steps on the ladder of property ownership, there are plenty of advantages to owning a flat.

Starting with the most obvious, flats are generally more affordable than houses, and require a smaller deposit. This makes flats a more accessible option for first-time buyers, and a great stepping stone for single buyers.

And because flats are smaller, they’re easier to manage — which is great for first-time buyers who have less experience with property maintenance. Having a one-floor property is also much easier to clean, which might suit buyers with a busy lifestyle.

Many flats are sold on a leasehold basis, which means you can rest easy knowing the maintenance of the building is someone else’s responsibility.

Here’s our choice of the best flats on the market in the Clydebank area right now...

Kimberley Street, Mountblow

Kimberley Street, Mountblow

Kimberley Street, Mountblow (offers over £68,000): A spacious first-floor, three-bedroom apartment with light and bright accommodation and a pleasing layout. Includes three double bedrooms and an excellent sized lounge, plus upvc double glazing and electric heating throughout.

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Cochno Street, Whitecrook

Cochno Street, Whitecrook

Cochno Street, Whitecrook (offers over £72,000): One of three flats on the first floor of an attractive sandstone tenement building close to the town centre. Includes a bright open-plan lounge and kitchen with rooftop views over the town, an exceptionally spacious bedroom with outlooks to the front, along with plenty of space for additional bedroom furniture.

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Swan Street, Dalmuir

Swan Street, Dalmuir

Swan Street, Dalmuir (offers over £75,000): A lovely cottage flat in a quiet cul-de-sac less than five minutes from Dalmuir railway station, this property features a controlled entrance system, a naturally bright and spacious lounge, space in the freshly-decorated bedroom for a king-size bed and attic storage space.

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Dickens Avenue, Radnor Park

Dickens Avenue, Radnor Park

Dickens Avenue, Radnor Park (offers over £108,500): A spacious three bedroom upper cottage flat offering flexible family accommodation. This home includes a breakfasting kitchen with wlal and floor-mounted units, a lounge flooded with natural light, and three roomy double bedrooms – one of which is currently being used as a dining room – along with private garden grounds to the rear.

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Duntocher Road, Parkhall

Duntocher Road, Parkhall

Duntocher Road, Parkhall (offers over £109,000): A roomy two-bedroom ground floor cottage flat benefiting from a refitted kitchen and bathroom, two double bedrooms, gardens laid to lawn at the front and rear, and with gas central heating and double glazing – while the A82 is just around the corner, making it perfectly positioned for commuting and leisure.

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Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick

Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick

Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick (fixed price of £115,000): Okay, we know we're cheating very slightly by venturing outside the G81 postcode zone here, but this well-presented flat is too good not to mention.

In walk-in condition, it's located close to all of Old Kilpatrick’s amenities and minutes away from the Erskine Bridge.

Features a modern kitchen area, two generously-sized bedrooms, both with storage, and a three-piece white bathroom suite as well as a secure entry system.

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