The average selling price of homes in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders experienced a steady increase during in the July – September 2025 quarter, rising 4.3% annually to £298,933.
That’s according to the latest ESPC House Price Report.
In East Lothian, average selling prices soared 17.2%, taking the new average to £328,016.
This surge was helped by an uplift in the number of sales of spacious family homes featuring three or more bedrooms, particularly in Dunbar, Haddington and North Berwick.
Sales activity in the ESPC’s areas remained positive, with overall volumes up 8.0% annually despite a decline in new listings.
ESPC said East Lothian was “particularly buoyant” with transactions up 44% and “exceptional growth” in towns such as Dunbar, Tranent and North Berwick.
West Lothian saw its average price rise 9.2% to £288,362. West Fife & Kinross saw prices rising 3.4% to £230,082, while in Edinburgh average houses prices rose 3.3%, resulting in a new average of £315,847.
Midlothian’s average property price rose 2.3% to £273,011, while in East Fife, the average selling price dropped 4.8% to £282,628. The Scottish Borders had an average selling price of £219,592, a year-on-year decline of 9.0%.
The property hotspot of Dunfermline experienced another large increase, with a rise of 13.9% to a new average of £242,462. Four-bedroom houses where especially in demand, as their average selling price grew 10.5% to £346,363, and sales volumes grew by 26.5%.
ESPC CEO Paul Hilton said: “The local property market continued to show resilience through the summer, with average selling prices rising by 4.3%. This consistent growth underscores not only the strength of buyer demand but also the resilience of seller confidence, even as the market transitioned through the typically slower late summer period.
“East Lothian stood out as the star performer, with average selling prices climbing an impressive 17.2% year-on-year, driven by heightened interest in its coastal towns.
“Dunfermline also saw strong growth, with prices up 13.9% and notable demand for four-bedroom family homes. Edinburgh posted a more modest but steady rise overall, with areas such as Leith Links, Bonnington and Abbeyhill helping drive competition, as properties there achieved well over Home Report valuation.
“Properties are continuing to sell quickly, with the median selling time holding steady at 22 days. Hotspots such as West Fife & Kinross (15 days) and Edinburgh East (18 days) highlight the pace of activity, while three-bedroom houses in Bonnyrigg sold swiftly, underscoring strong demand for family homes in commuter-friendly locations.
“Sales activity also remained positive, with overall volumes up 8.0% annually despite a decline in new listings. East Lothian was particularly buoyant, with transactions up 44.0% and exceptional growth in towns such as Dunbar, Tranent and North Berwick. Within Edinburgh, Easter Road and Abbeyhill posted impressive uplifts, particularly for one-bedroom flats, reflecting their ongoing popularity among first-time buyers.
“With more than 83% of homes marketed at ‘offers over’ and buyers continuing to pay an average of 102.4% of Home Report valuation, the balance of conditions demonstrates confidence on both sides of the market. Sellers are benefitting from strong demand, while buyers continue to enjoy a wide variety of choice across different property types and locations.”