Tag: East Lothian
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Scottish Seaside Homes Selling Like Hotcakes!
Fancy living by the sea? You’re not the only one! Scottish seaside towns are booming, with houses in some areas now costing over £850,000! New research from Rettie shows that people are flocking to the coast, pushing up house prices. In fact, 13 of the top 20 most expensive places to buy a house in…
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Where are First-Time Buyers Moving to?
It’s no secret that getting on the property ladder is tough, but new research shows just how far people are willing to move to buy their first home. Forget about living close to your family and friends – first-time buyers are increasingly looking further afield to find affordable properties. Over the last decade, some areas…
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Scottish House Prices Dip in June but Remain Higher Than Last Year
The average house price in Scotland dipped slightly in June, but don’t panic just yet! The latest figures from Walker Fraser Steele show a 0.7% drop, bringing the average price down to £223,923. This is the first time we’ve seen a monthly decrease since March. But here’s the silver lining: prices are still up a…
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Scottish House Prices Keep Climbing Despite Rent Worries
Good news for Scottish homeowners – house prices have hit record highs for the third month in a row, despite recent worries about rent caps hitting investment. The average price for a property in Scotland is now £225,636, according to the latest figures from property experts Walker Fraser Steele. That’s a jump of 2.5% compared…
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Scottish House Prices Reach New Highs
Scottish house prices have smashed records for the third month in a row, according to the latest data. The average price tag on a property north of the border has now climbed to £225,636! This latest rise represents a 2.5% jump compared to this time last year and a 0.3% rise from April. This means…
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Scottish House Prices – Where’s Cheapest and Most Expensive?
Thinking of buying or selling a house in Scotland? The Registers of Scotland (ROS) has crunched the numbers, revealing the average house prices across the country. Cheapest Places to Buy in Scotland Looking for a bargain? Head to Inverclyde! It boasts the lowest average house price in Scotland at just £107,108. That’s a steal compared…
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Edinburgh Property Prices Soar – Homes Gain Over £1,000 Weekly
In Edinburgh, detached homes are seeing an astonishing rise in value, increasing by more than £1,000 every week over the past year. This significant increase in property prices reflects broader trends in Scotland’s urban property markets, with Edinburgh leading the way. From March 2023 to February 2024, the average price of a detached home in…
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Invasion Alert – Giant Hogweed Threatens Scottish Properties and Health
In Scotland, a formidable enemy is gaining ground, and it’s not what you might expect. Known as Giant Hogweed, this invasive plant, reminiscent of an oversized cow parsley, is causing alarm among homeowners and environmentalists alike. The fears are not unfounded—experts warn that the presence of this plant can devalue property prices by up to…
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UK’s Housing Market’s Top 10 Hotspots
The UK housing market is constantly evolving, and recent data has unveiled some trends that have seen house prices in certain areas soar. In the latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), it’s evident that the UK’s housing market has experienced significant fluctuations. Over the 12 months leading up to February this year,…
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Scottish Home Prices Rise as the Rest of the UK Stagnates
Scotland has seen a significant increase in house prices, with average costs jumping by over £12,000 in just the last year. This growth starkly contrasts with the rest of the UK, where house prices have barely budged, and even decreased in some areas. According to the latest analysis by DJ Alexander, a leading lettings and…