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Dundee live market dataUpdated 2026-01

Invest in Dundee Property

Compact city with exceptional yields and student demand

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DUNDEE LIVE SNAPSHOT
2026-01
Avg yield
7.8%
Live across the city
Live stock
£145,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£145,000
City-wide
Dundee This week

Dundee, in four numbers.

Today's reading of the Dundee market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

Median asking priceup +4.8% YoY
£145,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+4.8%
Avg gross yieldup +0.3%
7.8%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 6.5-9.5%
Live stock+4.8%
£145,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+4.8%
Time on market-3 days
28 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TREND-3 days
Yield leaderboard - Dundee areas

Where Dundee stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1STOBStobswell - 20 active9.0%
#2PERTPerth Road - 27 active8.5%
#3CITYCity Center - 29 active8.0%
04WESTWest End - 35 active7.5%
05BROUBroughty Ferry - 45 active6.5%

Dundee by property type

2-bed terrace9.5%
3-bed terrace8.4%
4-bed HMO9.3%
2-bed flat7.6%
3-bed semi7.3%
1-bed flat7.0%
4-bed semi6.7%
5-bed detached6.5%
The shortlist

Dundee areas worth your Saturday morning.

West End

University area - Professionals - Premium location
7.5% yield

Prime student and professional area near University of Dundee. Strong rental demand.

Avg price
£175k
Avg yield
7.5%
Profile
University area
Prime student and professional area near University of Dundee.See West End listings

City Center

Central - Regeneration - High yields
8% yield

Central location with modern apartments. Growing professional market post-regeneration.

Avg price
£145k
Avg yield
8%
Profile
Central
Central location with modern apartments.See City Center listings

Stobswell

Affordable - Highest yields - Student market
9% yield

Affordable area with good yields. Popular with students and young professionals.

Avg price
£95k
Avg yield
9%
Profile
Affordable
Affordable area with good yields.See Stobswell listings

Broughty Ferry

Premium area - Seaside - Family market
6.5% yield

Premium seaside suburb with professional tenants. Lower yields but stable.

Avg price
£225k
Avg yield
6.5%
Profile
Premium area
Premium seaside suburb with professional tenants.See Broughty Ferry listings

Perth Road

Student corridor - High demand - Good yields
8.5% yield

Popular student corridor connecting city to West End. Consistent demand.

Avg price
£135k
Avg yield
8.5%
Profile
Student corridor
Popular student corridor connecting city to West End.See Perth Road listings
The case

Why Dundee, in four numbers.

Dundee offers exceptional yields in a compact, walkable city. Strong student presence from two universities, waterfront regeneration, and Scotland's most affordable city prices create attractive opportunities.

01 - Yield
£145,000
Avg Property Price

Exceptional Yields

Dundee delivers 7-9% yields with very affordable entry. Among Scotland's highest returns. Student HMOs can exceed 10%.

02 - Demand
7.8%
Avg Rental Yield

Student Demand

25,000+ students from two universities. West End, Perth Road, and Stobswell are prime. Strong single-let and HMO market.

03 - Regen
380+
Properties Available

Waterfront Regeneration

V&A Dundee transformed the waterfront. Continued investment in city center improving desirability and values.

04 - Liquidity
£145,000
Avg Property Price

Affordable Entry

Scotland's most affordable major city. Average price under £150k. Excellent cash flow from day one.

Dundee Operator FAQ

Dundee questions, answered.

Is Dundee good for property investment?
Excellent for yield-focused investors. Affordable entry (£145k average), high yields (7-9%), and strong student demand. Compact city easy to manage.
What are the best areas for buy-to-let?
Students: West End, Perth Road, Stobswell (7-10% yields). Professionals: City center, Broughty Ferry. Value: Stobswell, Coldside (highest yields).
How does Dundee compare to other Scottish cities?
Most affordable of the major cities. Higher yields than Edinburgh/Glasgow but smaller market. Good for investors wanting Scottish exposure without Edinburgh prices.
What about Scottish tenancy regulations?
Scotland has Private Residential Tenancy with open-ended leases. Rent controls apply in some areas. Different to England but manageable with good knowledge.
Is student property a good investment?
Excellent. 25,000+ students create strong demand. West End and Perth Road are prime. Yields of 8-10% achievable in student areas.
What are typical investment costs?
Deposit (25%): £36,250 on £145k. LBTT (Scottish stamp duty with surcharge): Approx £4,500. Legal: £800-1,200. Management: 10-12%.
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