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THE PROPERTY MARKET

The House Price Report: April 2025 The number of properties sold increased by
7.8% compared to the same period last year. 130
We share the latest property market data from across Edinburgh, solicitor estate agents
Properties sold in the highest volume in
the Lothians, Fife and the Borders. ready to help you buy and sell homes
Dunfermline. Leith and Corstorphine were in
second and third place respectively, while South Over
Queensferry secured fourth spot, thanks to 2,660
he average selling price of property in every home sale. Homes in Dunbar enjoyed a significant annual growth in sales volumes
Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the a 18.1% increase year-on-year, resulting in a of 111.1%. Inside the top ten were three East homes for sale
TBorders was £285,684 during February - new average selling price of £325,957, while Lothian towns, hinting at increasing demand for
April 2025, an annual increase of 6.6%. Musselburgh had a 9.3% rise, increasing the commuter-friendly locations close to Edinburgh. 700,000
average selling price here to £241,237.
Dunbar saw a healthy 105.3% rise in properties My ESPC emails sent during April
Most regions saw solid growth in average selling, while in Tranent, sales volumes also
selling prices. West Lothian stood out with The average percentage of Home Report increased substantially, by 78.3%. Ever-popular
a 9.1% year-on-year increase. The Scottish valuation achieved across the area stood at Musselburgh was also in the top ten, with a places like West Lothian, where homes are
Borders also performed strongly, with average 101.1%. This is only 0.1 percentage point down modest sales volume increase of 5.9%. selling faster and for significantly higher prices,
prices rising by 7.8% to £224,824. compared to the previous year. Homeowners reflecting high demand and value.”
looking to sell can have confidence in relatively There was a slight increase in the number
In Edinburgh, the property market showed predictable property market conditions while of properties coming to the market during “While East Lothian saw a slight decline in
strong growth, with average selling prices home buyers can buy their new property at a February to April 2025, with levels up 0.7% average prices overall, towns like Dunbar and
climbing 6.8% to reach £304,294. A closer look cost closer to the Home Report valuation and compared to the same time last year. With Musselburgh recorded double-digit growth
at the capital’s city centre revealed an even therefore potentially allowing them access to some stabilisation around interest rates, it’s and rising sales activity, showing that demand
sharper rise of 10.6%, bringing the average better mortgage deals. clear to see that homeowners are still keen in commuter belts remains strong. The surge
selling price there to £353,811. This area to move. in sales volumes across areas like South
includes some of the city’s most sought-after The median time for properties to go under Queensferry and Tranent, and consistent
neighbourhoods, such as New Town, Old Town, offer was 34 days - four days longer than during It was a different story in East Lothian, where interest in Leith and Corstorphine, highlight the
Stockbridge, West End, and Comely Bank. the same period in 2024. This trend signals a Musselburgh and Dunbar both enjoyed continuing appeal of well-connected, lifestyle-
stable market, offering reassurance to both notable increases in the number of properties rich communities.”
Despite an overall decrease in the average buyers and sellers. Buyers benefit from having coming to market, rising 41.3% and 47.2%
selling price as a region, there were some more time to evaluate properties carefully, annually. Good news considering the strong “Although the pace of sales has slowed slightly
notable winners within East Lothian highlighting while sellers can remain optimistic that sales sales demand we’ve seen in these locations. in some regions, the overall picture remains
the hyper local differences within the property are progressing and offers are likely within a one of a healthy, competitive market. Median
market and showcasing the uniqueness of short number of weeks.
CEO Paul Hilton commented: “The spring time to under offer across our core areas sits
months of 2025 have continued to paint a at 34 days - still within a window that provides
reassurance for sellers while allowing buyers
positive picture for the local property market,
Key points £285,684 with rising average selling prices across most the space to make informed decisions. Notably,
regions, steady sales activity, and a consistent
hotspots like Leith and Balerno are still seeing
average selling price
stream of new property listings. Buyers are
properties move quickly, underlining strong
benefiting from stable conditions, while sellers
localised demand.”
up 6.6% year-on-year.
are seeing strong market engagement.”
“Looking ahead, the market is poised for
101.1% 34 days “Edinburgh and surrounding areas have continued activity into the summer months.
demonstrated resilience and growth, with the Well-presented, well-priced properties are
average percentage of Home median time to sell capital’s average selling price increasing by attracting firm interest, and with buyer
Report valuation achieved
6.8%, and especially vibrant movement in city demand remaining high, both sides of the
just 0.1 percentage points lower annually. four days slower than last year. centre, where prices rose by more than 10%. market have plenty of reason to be positive
We’ve also seen impressive performance in as we move forward.”
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