East Lothian Housing Market Continues to Flourish

Prices remain high

The average house price in East Lothian has grown 2.8% in the last year (April 2024 vs April 2023). The local authority area now sits second in terms of average house prices on a national level, with an average house price close to 60% higher than the national equivalent.

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Across the board

The East Lothian premium is evident across all property types. This includes detached homes, where the average price in East Lothian is over one-third higher than the national average.

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East Lothian ranks 2nd in terms of average house price.

The average house price in East Lothian has grown 2.8% in the last year (April 2024 vs April 2023). The local authority area now sits second in terms of average house prices on a national level, with an average house price close to 60% higher than the national equivalent.

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Premium across all property
types.

The East Lothian premium is evident across all property types. This includes detached homes, where the average price in East Lothian is over one-third higher than the national average.

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types..

Constrained
supply.

In 2024 to date, transaction numbers and market turnover are down on the same period in 2023. We believe that the market drivers indicate a recovery over 2024 and much of this lost ground will be regained over the year

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supply.
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Desirable settlements command a premium.

Scotland’s Golf Coast, with its golf courses and easy access to Edinburgh, present an attractive lifestyle offering. The average price of a home in East Lothian’s most desirable areas is as high as almost anywhere in Scotland.

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