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THE PROPERTY MARKET     36 WEST SILVERMILLS LANE,


                   STOCKBRIDGE, EDINBURGH, EH3 5BD
 AUGUST PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

          FIXED PRICE £370,000               2       2        1        C

 KEY POINTS                                                    ESPC PROPERTY
 August 2020 proved to be another
 exceptionally busy month for the local
 property market. The number of homes
 41%  in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the
 Borders listed on ESPC during this month
 increase in
 homes coming    was up 41% compared to the previous year.
 to market  In the capital, the volume of new homes
 coming to market was up 48% year-on-year.
 The average asking price recorded by ESPC
 In Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the
 Borders, during August 2020 there was a 41%   in these areas during August 2020 was
 increase in the number of homes coming to   £250,718 compared to £232,737 last year. In
 market compared to the previous year.   Edinburgh, the average asking price was
 £264,626 compared to £242,426 last August.

 Out of the properties listed on ESPC in
 Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the
 £250,718  Borders during August 2020, 93.7% were
 marketed as “offers over” compared to
 average    just 79.3% last year. In Edinburgh, 97.4% of
 asking price  properties were marketed as “offers over”.
 This is a sign of confidence in current market
 conditions from agents and sellers.
 The average asking price across these areas
 in August was £250,718 compared to £232,737   We are also seeing continued evidence of
 in August 2019.    a highly competitive market. Reports from
 agents indicate that there is a lot of activity
 and interest in buying properties, with
 homes frequently selling fast and in excess
 93.7%  of the Home Report valuation.
          Newly renovated with sumptuous contemporary interiors, this two-bedroom, two
 marketed as   In August 2020, the number of properties
 “offers over”  placed “under offer” on ESPC was up 42%   bathroom main-door flat, with allocated parking and a double-sized garage with
 compared to August 2019. Furthermore,   single door, represents a desirable city home for professionals and downsizers, or as
 there was a 70% year-on-year increase   a healthy rental investment. Located in Stockbridge.
 in the number of closing dates set for
 93.7% of properties in Edinburgh, the   properties advertised on ESPC. A high
 Lothians, Fife and the Borders were marketed   number of closing dates indicates high
 as “offers over” compared to 79.3% in the   competition for homes.    Viewing Information
 same period last year, indicating confidence
 in market conditions from ESPC agents.    (continued on p16)   Call: 0131 253 2993
          Email: propertysales@gilsongray.co.uk
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