HSPC 2024 Highland Property Review

Our annual property review provides a comprehensive analysis of the market across the Highlands.

• The average house price in the Highlands was £216,867,  representing a 0% change from 2023.
• August and September were the busiest months for property sales.
• August was the busiest month for new properties coming onto the market.
• Detached villas led in the volume of property types sold in 2024, followed by detached bungalows
• The highest-priced property type was the detached villa, with an average of £329,960.
• The average selling price of a flat in the Highlands was £143,117
• On average, properties sold through HSPC achieved a 2% premium over the asking price.
• July and March stood out as the most successful month for achieving a 'sold price' versus 'asking price,' with an average of 4% over the asking price.
• Over 3.2 million pages were viewed on hspc.co.uk in 2024.
• Over 50% of properties in 2024 were HSPC Early Bird Properties, appearing with us before any other portal.

This is what HSPC Manager, Bernadette Reynolds had to say ‘The Highland property market remained steady throughout 2024, demonstrating resilience in the face of changing market conditions. While sold prices remained unchanged and sales volumes saw a slight increase compared to 2023, demand for homes in the region remained strong, and sellers continued to achieve competitive prices.

The modest increase in available stock was a welcome development, providing buyers with more choice than in previous years.

Looking ahead, we expect the Highlands to remain an attractive place to buy and sell property. The stability in average house prices reflects the enduring appeal of the region.’

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