Scottish portal ESPC, which covers Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, has published its House Price Report: May – July 2025, with increases in valuations, selling prices and sales volumes leading to an optimistic outlook for the rest of 2025.
Key findings from its data are:
- The average selling price of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders was £289,982 during May – July 2025, up 3.3% year-on-year.
- Properties achieved 102.5% of their Home Report valuation on average, up 0.1 percentage points on the same time last year.
- New property listings were up 6.5% while sales volumes increased by 1.2%.
- The median selling time for property was 20 days, one day quicker than the period May – July 2024.
- 4% of homes went to a closing date, down from 23.4% last year.
East Lothian recorded the most significant annual growth compared to May – July 2024, with prices climbing 9.8% to an average of £293,945, followed by West Lothian (up 6.6% year-on-year to £283,393) and Midlothian (rising to 5.7% to £271,879. The average selling price in Edinburgh matched that of all the regions, up 3.3% annually to £310,758.
The worst performances were in the Scottish Borders, where the average fell 8.7% year-on-year to £209,087, and in East Fife (a decline of 1.4% to £268,573)
In terms of property types, two-bedroom flats in Dunfermline were the most affordable on the market, selling for an average of £142,476, up 8.4% year-on-year. One-bed apartments in Musselburgh followed closely behind, with average prices settling at £149,281 after an annual increase of 3.9%.
Between May and July 2025, buyers paid an average of 102.5% of the Home Report valuation to secure a property – a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to the same period last year. The proportion of properties selling at or above their Home Report valuation has risen by 1.5 percentage points year-on-year.
Sellers in West Fife & Kinross continued to see the highest returns, with homes achieving an average sale price of 104.1%. Scottish Borders, Midlothian and Edinburgh were the other regions to see an increase. East Fife remained the most favourable area for buyers, with properties selling for an average of 98.3% of their valuation.
Between May and July 2025, the median time for properties to go under offer was 20 days – one day faster than during the same period in 2024. Homes in Edinburgh East (including Leith, Portobello, and Easter Road) were particularly quick to sell, going under offer in just 14 days, three days less than a year ago. Edinburgh South West, including sought-after areas like Balerno and Currie, also saw a brisk market, with a median time of 15 days to go under offer. West Fife & Kinross and Midlothian also performed well, while the speed of offers slowed in East Fife and West Lothian.
During this period, 22.4% of properties went to a closing date, down 1.0 percentage point from the previous year. The trend of the local property market continues to show consistent average selling prices and stable median selling times, and with around a quarter of homes going to a closing date, the indication remains that sellers are setting realistic asking prices, allowing buyers to make confident, informed offers.
Property sales across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders remained steady year-on-year, showing a marginal increase of 1.2%. Musselburgh stood out with a strong performance, registering a notable 30.3% increase in annual sales. In East Lothian, the desirable coastal town of Dunbar experienced a significant 65.6% year-on-year jump in property sales. Lying closer to the capital, Tranent also had a surge in sales volumes, rising 54.8%.
Among property types, two-bedroom apartments in Leith remained the most sought-after, even though sales dipped slightly by 1.6%. One-bedroom flats in the area ranked as the third most popular, despite a more substantial 19.9% decline in transactions. Buoyed by an 8.8% increase in sales, four-bedroom houses in Dunfermline ranked second, followed by three-bedroom homes in the city in fourth place.
Continuing the pattern observed over recent months, May – July 2025 presented a favourable market for buyers with the number of properties listed for sale rising once again, this time by 6.5% compared to the same period last year. Dunfermline recorded the highest number of new listings, with insertions rising by 6% year-on-year, with Leith remaining the second-most active area for new listings, supported by an increase of 10.7%, followed by Corstorphine followed in third, experiencing a significant 14% rise in new properties coming to market compared to the previous year.
Demonstrating continued confidence in the market, 84.8% of sellers opted to use the ‘offers over’ marketing strategy, despite an increase in available properties. This represents a 7.7 percentage point rise compared to the same period last year.
CEO Paul Hilton commented: “The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders has continued to show solid growth and resilience in the summer months of 2025. With average selling prices rising by 3.3% year-on-year, demand remains steady, and buyer confidence is high, as indicated by the increase in new listings and strong performance at Home Report valuations. Overall, the market remains balanced, with both buyers and sellers benefiting from a more diverse range of properties on offer.
“While some areas have experienced slower growth, such as the Scottish Borders and East Fife, other regions like West Fife & Kinross and Midlothian have proven to be particularly attractive to buyers. As a result, properties in these areas are selling quicker than ever before, with median selling times down in several locations.”
“As we look towards the rest of the year, the outlook for the property market remains optimistic. With a steady flow of new listings and continued buyer interest, there are ample opportunities for those looking to make a move.”
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