The average selling price of property across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders rose by 3.3% year-on-year between May and July 2025, reaching £289,982, according to the latest ESPC data.
Most areas saw growth, with East Lothian leading at 9.8% and the capital recording a 3.3% increase to £310,758.
Southwest Edinburgh saw the strongest local performance, with prices rising 14.8% to an average of £398,563.
Other high-performing areas included West Lothian, up 6.6%, and Midlothian, up 5.7%.
West Fife & Kinross recorded a 4.1% rise, though the Scottish Borders and East Fife experienced declines of 8.7% and 1.4% respectively.
Sustained demand led to homes selling for an average of 102.5% of their Home Report valuation, with West Fife & Kinross achieving the highest return at 104.1%.
Edinburgh properties sold for an average of 102.8%, with eastern areas like Easter Road reaching 106.5%, a 2.9% increase.
The median selling time across the region was 20 days, one day quicker than last year. Abbeyhill, Easter Road and Leith all reported faster-than-average times, with Abbeyhill properties going under offer in just 11 days.
Sales volumes rose by 1.2% compared to the same period last year. Musselburgh saw a 30.3% increase, while Dunbar and Tranent recorded year-on-year rises of 65.6% and 54.8%, respectively.
The number of new property listings also rose by 6.5%, widening options for buyers. Leith, Corstorphine and Dunfermline were among the most active areas for new listings.
Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC, said: “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.”
Hilton added: “Despite the challenges presented by inflationary pressures, the property market is in a healthy place, with a stable pace of sales and increased listing volumes helping to ease the competition for buyers.
“Sellers are still confident, with over 84% of properties marketed under ‘offers over’. It’s clear that confidence is high across the market, and opportunities are abundant for those looking to buy or sell.”
