Between June and August 2025, the average property price reached £295,572, fuelled by strong buyer demand and a significant 7.1% increase in sales volumes compared to the same period in 2024.

While the regional picture is one of steady growth, some areas have seen remarkable increases. East Lothian led the pack with a 12.1% jump in average prices to £303,786, as buyers continue to seek space and coastal access. West Lothian and West Fife & Kinross also recorded strong gains of 9.8% and 8.5% respectively. Edinburgh’s average selling price mirrored the regional trend, rising 4.5% to £315,961.

Within the capital, the market was more varied. The south west of the city recorded a sharp 16.2% increase in prices to £385,781, driven by demand for family homes in suburbs like Balerno and Currie. In contrast, some central areas saw a slight cooling, with Edinburgh City Centre and the north west experiencing modest dips of 2.6% and 4.1% respectively.

Strong buyer interest characterised the summer market. On average, properties achieved 102.4% of their Home Report valuation, indicating that many homes are selling for a premium. This demand translated into swift sales, with the median time to go under offer being 20 days – one day faster than last year. Midlothian was one of the fastest-moving areas, with homes selling in just 17 days, while three-bedroom houses in Dunfermline were the quickest property type to be snapped up, taking a median of only 10 days.

The market’s momentum was further evidenced by the rise in sales volumes, which significantly outpaced the marginal 0.8% increase in new listings. This suggests a growing number of active buyers competing for a relatively stable supply of homes. Towns such as Musselburgh, Dunbar, and Tranent saw particularly notable growth in transactions, with sales in Musselburgh leaping by 52.9%.

Reflecting on the data, CEO Paul Hilton described a “balanced and confident marketplace”. He noted that “seller confidence remains strong”, highlighted by the fact that over 84% of properties were marketed using the ‘offers over’ method – an increase of 8.6 percentage points from last year. Mr Hilton concluded that the steady conditions are “setting the stage for continued healthy activity as we move into autumn”.