The property marketing company, which has a membership of 130 solicitor estate agent firms, said the 6.6 per cent year-on-year rise in its figures for February to April 2025 indicate a “healthy, competitive market”.

West Lothian stood out with a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase. The Scottish Borders also performed strongly, with average prices rising by 7.8 per cent to £224,824.

The only region to buck the upward trend was East Lothian, where average prices declined by 2.5 per cent compared to the previous year.

East Fife saw a notable gain, with average prices increasing by 5.7 per cent. Remaining the most affordable region covered in the report, West Fife and Kinross saw an increase of 2.5 per cent, while Midlothian enjoyed a rise of 3.1 per cent compared to the previous year.

In Edinburgh, the property market showed strong growth, with average selling prices climbing 6.8 per cent to reach £304,294.

A closer look at the capital’s city centre revealed an even sharper rise of 10.6 per cent, bringing the average selling price there to £353,811.

Looking elsewhere in the capital, the east of Edinburgh, which includes popular neighbourhoods such as Leith, Portobello and Joppa, experienced an increase of 7.7 per cent, resulting in an average selling price of £274,001 

Across the city in the west, home to areas including Roseburn, Murrayburn and Gorgie, the new average selling price rose to £211,809, an increase of 10.1 per cent compared to the previous year.

Despite an overall decrease in the average selling price in East Lothian, homes in Dunbar enjoyed a 18.1 per cent increase year-on-year, resulting in a new average selling price of £325,957, while Musselburgh had a 9.3 per cent rise to £241,237.

ESPC CEO Paul Hilton said: “The spring months of 2025 have continued to paint a positive picture for the local property market, with rising average selling prices across most regions, steady sales activity, and a consistent stream of new property listings.

“Buyers are benefiting from stable conditions, while sellers are seeing strong market engagement.”

He added: “Although the pace of sales has slowed slightly in some regions, the overall picture remains one of a healthy, competitive market.

“Median time to under offer across our core areas sits at 34 days – still within a window that provides reassurance for sellers while allowing buyers the space to make informed decisions.

“Notably, hotspots like Leith and Balerno are still seeing properties move quickly, underlining strong localised demand.

“We’re encouraged by a nearly eight per cent year-on-year increase in sales volumes, with first-time buyer favourites such as one- and two-bedroom flats in Leith and Gorgie continuing to dominate.

“At the same time, sellers are increasingly pricing confidently, with nearly 90% of homes marketed under ‘offers over’, a sign of optimism in the market.

“Looking ahead, the market is poised for continued activity into the summer months. Well-presented, well-priced properties are attracting firm interest, and with buyer demand remaining high, both sides of the market have plenty of reason to be positive as we move forward.”