Paul Hilton

This growth was particularly strong in East Lothian, where prices jumped 16.3 per cent to an average of £327,682, reflecting high demand for coastal living within commuting distance of Edinburgh.

Market stability was evident as properties achieved 102.1 per cent of their Home Report valuation on average, a figure identical to the same period last year. This suggests a balanced market for buyers and sellers. The median time to sell was 22 days, just one day slower than the previous year, while the volume of sales remained steady, dipping by only 0.3 per cent.

Commuter hubs continued to see high demand. West Fife & Kinross was the fastest-selling region, with properties going under offer in just 15 days. Competition remained robust, with 22.2 per cent of all properties going to a closing date, up slightly from last year.

Despite a 6.6 per cent decrease in the number of new property listings, seller confidence grew. This was clearly demonstrated by 84.2 per cent of homes being marketed as “offers over”, a significant increase from 76.5 per cent in 2024.

Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC, said: “These results demonstrate a steady and confident market that continues to offer opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Stability and balance are welcome signs of a healthy property landscape.”