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West Fife & Kinross

Sales volumes showed mixed results
across the region

The supply of homes to market increased modestly
by 6.6% year-on-year, yet overall sales volumes fell by
9.0% across West Fife & Kinross - a sign that higher
interest rates and tighter affordability are influencing
buyer behaviour.

Dunfermline remained the largest market, though sales
volumes dropped significantly by 19.3% compared with
last year. Interestingly, this decline occurred alongside
notable price growth, suggesting that affordability
constraints are limiting transaction numbers in the city
despite strong demand.

In contrast, Rosyth experienced a surge in activity,
with sales volumes up 89.5% year-on-year. This came
Average selling prices rose steadily Report valuation - an uplift of 0.8 percentage points Rosyth led demand, with 28% of properties going to a as average house prices in the town fell by nearly 8%,
across the region compared with last year. This continues a trend of closing date and a median selling time of only 10 days. signalling that buyers are targeting more accessible
sellers achieving strong results, even as wider market Two-bedroom houses here were particularly attractive, locations where their budgets stretch further. Dalgety
The property market in West Fife & Kinross saw conditions soften elsewhere. selling in 10 days - though slightly slower than last year. Bay rounded out the top three for sales, though
steady growth between March and August 2025, with In Dunfermline, three-bedroom homes performed volumes dipped slightly by 5.6%.
the average selling price rising by 5.3% year-on-year Cairneyhill saw the greatest gains, where properties strongly too, achieving sales in a median of 12 days, one
to £226,853. This performance reflects continued sold for an impressive 109.5% of Home Report day faster year-on-year. The picture across West Fife & Kinross is therefore
demand across the region, though growth has varied valuation, up 5.7 percentage points year-on-year. More one of balance: while rising prices in prime areas such
widely by location and property type. broadly, 81.9% of homes across the region achieved at These trends underline the area’s continued appeal for as Aberdour and Dunfermline highlight enduring

least their valuation, highlighting consistent demand young families and first-time buyers who value quick desirability, affordability-sensitive towns like Rosyth
Aberdour once again secured its place as the most from buyers. access to Edinburgh alongside more affordable prices are benefiting from strong buyer demand, ensuring the
expensive town, with homes selling for an average of compared to the capital. regional market remains resilient overall.
£479,710, a 5.8% increase on last year. At the other Notably, some of the more affordable towns
end of the scale, Cowdenbeath recorded the region’s produced the strongest returns for sellers. Rosyth
most affordable average at £131,264 - though this was (105.9%), Cowdenbeath (104.6%), and Kelty (103.7%)
shaped by a sharp 29.5% annual drop in prices. all outperformed the regional average, showing that
competitively priced homes are generating lively
By property type, Dunfermline held both ends of the bidding activity. Key Points
market. Five-bedroom houses achieved the highest
average at £429,307, while one-bedroom flats provided Properties continued to sell quickly in
the most affordable entry point at £104,913, underlining West Fife & Kinross Average Days to Home
the city’s broad appeal to different buyer groups Sales Closing
Homes in West Fife & Kinross sold in a median time selling volumes go under Report date
Buyers paid more over the Home Report of just 15 days during March - August, one day quicker price offer valuation
than last year. This speed positions the region among
valuation
the most active markets in Scotland, even as closing
Competition remained firm across West Fife & Kinross, dates eased slightly, with 16.7% of sales reaching this The average selling price Sales volumes dropped Properties in West Fife Buyers paid 103.3% 16.7% of properties set a
with buyers paying on average 103.3% of Home stage compared with 18.5% the year before. of property in West Fife by 9.0%, while property & Kinross flew off the of the Home Report closing date, down from
& Kinross was £226,853, listings increased 6.6% market in just 15 days, valuation on average, up 18.5% the previous year.
a steady annual increase compared to last year. one day quicker than the 0.8 percentage points.
of 5.3%. same time last year.

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