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AREA SPOTLIGHT
Dunbar

Dunbar Dunbar also has the glory of officially being
Perched on the North Sea coast, Dunbar the sunniest place in Scotland, making it a
is a very popular town in East Lothian, very rare gem indeed!
situated roughly 30 miles east of the
Capital. Dunbar is famous for its fishing If you’d like to buy a home in Dunbar, the
past and still has two charming harbours, average price is £298,563, and you could
while lovers of the great outdoors will relish expect to pay 106% of the Home Report
its variety of country parks, as well as its valuation to secure it. Homes in this sunny
rugged coastline and beautiful beaches. locale take 19 days to go under offer.

East Lothian’s Haddington Prestonpans
property hotspots Just eight miles from Edinburgh, Prestonpans

is a popular choice for commuters. Historically,
Prestonpans was the centre of key industries
including coal mining, brewing, brickmaking and
pottery, and its name is derived from its history as
a saltworks. Today, Prestonpans is a great choice
for families, with more affordable properties on
the market and close links to the Capital.

Credit: Gabriel Murad / Shutterstock.com Properties in Prestonpans have an average
selling price of £234,118, and sell for 104% of their
Home Report valuation. Homes in this area take
Thinking of buying in East Lothian? Musselburgh Haddington 20 days to go under offer.
We share the most popular places The ‘honest toun’ Musselburgh has boomed Haddington is a charming market town,
to purchase. in popularity in recent years, as home- about 20 miles east of Edinburgh. Tranent
hunters have fallen in love with its coastal It’s the cultural, geographical and Tranent has grown in popularity with younger
charm – plus its convenience, being just six administrative centre of East Lothian, buyers and family buyers in recent times, who
amously known as Scotland’s ‘golf coast’, miles from the centre of Edinburgh and on and it’s known for its rich history, take advantage of its more affordable property
East Lothian has much more to offer many fantastic transport links. With a thriving elegant architecture and flourishing prices, combined with great amenities and
F than its 19(!) golf courses. With glorious local community and beautiful local scenery, community, making it a fantastic place handy transport links. Just ten miles outside of
beaches, rolling countryside, charming villages including the beach, the harbour and the to raise a family. It boasts a town centre Edinburgh, Tranent offers much to enjoy on your
and beautiful scenery on offer throughout the Lagoons, Musselburgh is a fantastic place to filled with independent cafes, bars and doorstep – from the family-friendly leisure centre
county, plus its reputation as the sunniest and call home whether you’re a first-time buyer, shops, and people flock here monthly to an array of historic buildings, plus a bustling
driest place in the country, East Lothian is an looking for a family home or searching for a for the Haddington Farmers Market. High Street.
idyllic place to call home – and many home- place to retire to – no wonder it makes the top
hunters agree. spot for 2023! The average cost of property in Tranent properties are the most affordable in
Haddington is £266,242, and buyers our top ten, selling for £231,859 on average, and
Examining the data from 2023 so far, we’re The average cost of a home in Musselburgh is pay 104% of the Home Report value achieving 105% of the Home Report valuation.
sharing the top ten most popular places to buy £248,613, and homes here sell for 104% of their on average. Haddington homes take Properties in this popular area go under offer
in East Lothian – is your neighbourhood one Home Report value. Musselburgh properties 22 days to go under offer. much faster than some of its neighbours, taking
of them? take a median time of 20 days to go under offer. a median time of only 15 days to be snapped up.

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