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THE PROPERTY MARKET

The House Price Report: October 2025 1.5% to £231,719, remaining the most affordable
region. West Fife & Kinross recorded a 1.1%
increase to £227,524, and East Fife held steady 120
We share the latest property market data from across Edinburgh, at £286,311, indicating market consolidation. solicitor estate agents
the Lothians, Fife and the Borders. ready to help you buy and sell homes
Across the area, there was a decrease in the
number of properties coming to the market, Over
he latest House Price Report from ESPC real rush from home-hunters, with properties with levels down 6.6% compared to the 2,650
highlights a thriving local property selling 5 days faster than they did in August - same time last year. However, sales remained
Tmarket, offering stability for both buyers October 2024, being snapped up in 20 days. steady, with just 0.3% less sales than the homes for sale
and sellers. In Edinburgh, the overall speed of the market same period last year.
matched the overall pace of 22 days. 675,000
Between August and October 2025, buyers in Despite lower levels of listings, sellers are My ESPC emails sent last month
Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders 22.2% of properties for sale went to a understandably confident in the market with
paid an average of 102.1% of Home Report closing date, which is 0.4 percentage points strong sales prices, stable time to under offer
valuation - identical to last year. This reflects higher than at the same time last year. The and strong buyer interest. This confidence was
a balanced market, giving buyers and sellers conveniently connected residential suburb of also evidenced by 84.2% of homes being listed “East Lothian’s performance has been
confidence in pricing, whilst making and Restalrig in East Edinburgh was in the highest using the ‘offers over’ pricing structure, up particularly noteworthy, reflecting ongoing
receiving offers. West Fife & Kinross, East demand with buyers, as 45% of the properties from 76.5% the previous year. demand for coastal living within easy reach
Lothian and Midlothian achieved consistently listed for sale here set a closing date. of Edinburgh. It’s also promising to see West
strong results with an average of 103.2%, CEO Paul Hilton commented: Lothian and Midlothian maintaining healthy
102.4% and 102.1% respectively, reflecting The average selling price of property across growth, reinforcing their appeal as attractive,
ongoing competition for commuter hubs. the region saw a 3.7% boost, taking the new “The late summer and early autumn months good-value commuter areas.
average price to £298,181. East Lothian recorded have shown encouraging signs of steady
A median selling time of 27 days was recorded, the strongest growth across all regions, with growth and resilience across Edinburgh, the “While we have seen a modest decrease in the
which is one day slower year-on-year, again property prices up 16.3% year-on-year to an Lothians, Fife and the Borders. number of homes coming to market, sellers
highlighting a steady market which has plenty average of £327,682, reflecting strong demand appear to be optimistic, with the vast majority
of buyer interest and strong demand. There for coastal living with Edinburgh access. In the of properties - over 84% - marketed on an
were some areas which outpaced this. Many City of Edinburgh, the average selling price ‘offers over’ basis, up notably from last year.
properties flew off the market in West Fife & rose 1.6% to £314,321, showing steady overall
Kinross, taking a mere 15 days to go under growth amid district variations. Midlothian saw “Overall, these results demonstrate a steady
offer. Sellers in Midlothian also experienced a a 1.7% uplift to £271,849, while the Borders rose and confident market that continues to offer
The late summer and early opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
autumn months have shown Growth may be more measured than in
previous years, but stability and balance
encouraging signs of steady
are welcome signs of a healthy property
Key points £298,181 22 days growth and resilience across landscape across Edinburgh, the Lothians,
Fife and the Borders.
median time to under offer,
average selling price,
Edinburgh, the Lothians,
one day slower than last year
up 3.7% year-on-year.
“If you’re thinking about moving in the coming
Fife and the Borders.
months, whether buying your first home or
selling to move up the ladder, your local ESPC
102.1% solicitor estate agent is best placed to guide
you through the market with confidence.”
average percentage of Home Report valuation achieved,
the same as seen the previous year.
For more from ESPC, or to view properties currently on the market, visit espc.com.
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