DUNFERMLINE enjoyed the second-highest number of property sales across East Scotland in the first half of 2021.

Figures from ESPC have revealed that a total of 237 homes were sold between January and June in Dunfermline, just eight less than the top-selling location of Leith.

Next in line across the Lothians, Fife and the Borders was Corstophine, where 219 properties were snapped up by buyers.

Edinburgh’s West End was the top location for average selling price, with properties in this postcode selling for an average of £590,913.

This was followed by the exclusive areas of Grange and Greenbank, with average prices of £517,757 and £517,709, respectively.

Homes have been selling quickly throughout 2021 so far, with a median time of 20 days across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders before properties are marked under offer.

Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC, said: “The first six months of 2021 have been incredibly buoyant for the Scottish property market, with many buyers and sellers showing increasing confidence in the market, continuing the trends that we began to see in the second half of 2020.

“While it may come as no surprise that some of Edinburgh’s most traditionally-desirable neighbourhoods have seen the highest selling prices, there are also fantastic opportunities for first-time buyers in the current market.

"It’s a great time to buy in areas such as Leith and Dunfermline, with plenty of properties to choose from, and it’s encouraging to see that homes are flying off the market in more affordable parts of the city, such as Niddrie and Parkhead, which suggests that first-time buyers are putting their stamp on the market.

“We look forward to seeing what the rest of 2021 brings for buyers and sellers alike.”