ESPC’s latest House Price Report showed the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders stayed steady from August to October 2025.
On average, buyers paid 102.1% of Home Report valuation, matching last year.
In West Fife and Kinross, East Lothian and Midlothian, buyers paid 103.2%, 102.4% and 102.1% respectively.
Median selling time across the region was 27 days, one day slower than the same period last year.
Properties in West Fife and Kinross sold fastest at 15 days.
In Midlothian, selling times dropped by five days to 20.
In Edinburgh, it took 22 days to secure a buyer.
22.2% of properties went to a closing date, up 0.4 percentage points compared to last year.
Restalrig in East Edinburgh saw the most demand, with 45% of listed properties setting a closing date.
Average selling prices rose by 3.7% to £298,181.
East Lothian saw the highest increase, up 16.3% to £327,682.
Data also showed that in the City of Edinburgh, the average selling price rose by 1.6% to £314,321.
Midlothian saw a 1.7% rise to £271,849, while the Borders increased by 1.5% to £231,719.
West Fife and Kinross recorded a 1.1% increase to £227,524.
East Fife’s average selling price stayed steady at £286,311.
There were fewer properties coming to market, down 6.6% on last year.
Sales stayed broadly the same, just 0.3% lower than the same period last year, and 84.2% of properties were listed as ‘offers over’, up from 76.5% last year.
Paul Hilton, CEO at ESPC, said: “The late summer and early autumn months have shown encouraging signs of steady growth and resilience across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders.
“East Lothian’s performance has been particularly noteworthy, reflecting ongoing demand for coastal living within easy reach of Edinburgh.
“It’s also promising to see West Lothian and Midlothian maintaining healthy growth, reinforcing their appeal as attractive, good-value commuter areas.”
Hilton added: “While we have seen a modest decrease in the number of homes coming to market, sellers appear to be optimistic, with the vast majority of properties – over 84% – marketed on an ‘offers over’ basis, up notably from last year.
“Overall, these results demonstrate a steady and confident market that continues to offer opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
“Growth may be more measured than in previous years, but stability and balance are welcome signs of a healthy property landscape across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders.”
He said: “If you’re thinking about moving in the coming months, whether buying your first home or selling to move up the ladder, your local ESPC solicitor estate agent is best placed to guide you through the market with confidence.”
