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Edinburgh live market dataUpdated 2024-01

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Scotland's prestigious capital with strong growth and tourism demand

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EDINBURGH LIVE SNAPSHOT
2024-01
Avg yield
4.8%
Live across the city
Live stock
£295,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£295,000
City-wide
Edinburgh This week

Edinburgh, in four numbers.

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

Median asking priceup +5.2% YoY
£295,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+5.2%
Avg gross yieldup +0.2%
4.8%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 3.8-6.5%
Live stock+5.2%
£295,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+5.2%
Time on market-4 days
24 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TREND-4 days
Yield leaderboard - Edinburgh areas

Where Edinburgh stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1LEITLeith - 43 active5.8%
#2MARCMarchmont - 49 active5.5%
#3BRUNBruntsfield - 53 active5.2%
04MORNMorningside - 68 active4.5%
05NEW New Town - 77 active4.2%

Edinburgh by property type

2-bed terrace6.5%
3-bed terrace5.6%
4-bed HMO6.3%
2-bed flat4.8%
3-bed semi4.5%
1-bed flat4.2%
4-bed semi4.0%
5-bed detached3.8%
The shortlist

Edinburgh areas worth your Saturday morning.

Marchmont

Students - Traditional - University
5.5% yield

Prime student area near Edinburgh University. Traditional tenements with consistent demand.

Avg price
£245k
Avg yield
5.5%
Profile
Students
Prime student area near Edinburgh University.See Marchmont listings

Leith

Waterfront - Regeneration - Trendy
5.8% yield

Waterfront area with ongoing regeneration. Popular with young professionals and creatives.

Avg price
£215k
Avg yield
5.8%
Profile
Waterfront
Waterfront area with ongoing regeneration.See Leith listings

New Town

Historic - Prestigious - Tourism
4.2% yield

Historic Georgian area. High-end rentals and strong short-term rental market.

Avg price
£385k
Avg yield
4.2%
Profile
Historic
Historic Georgian area.See New Town listings

Morningside

Family friendly - Schools - Prestigious
4.5% yield

Upmarket residential area popular with families. Excellent schools and amenities.

Avg price
£340k
Avg yield
4.5%
Profile
Family friendly
Upmarket residential area popular with families.See Morningside listings

Bruntsfield

Mixed market - Amenities - Transport
5.2% yield

Mixed professional and student market. Good amenities and transport links.

Avg price
£265k
Avg yield
5.2%
Profile
Mixed market
Mixed professional and student market.See Bruntsfield listings
The case

Why Edinburgh, in four numbers.

Edinburgh combines strong capital appreciation with diverse rental demand from students, professionals, and tourists. Scotland's capital offers prestige and stability with excellent long-term growth potential.

01 - Yield
£295,000
Avg Property Price

Capital Growth

Edinburgh shows UK's strongest price growth outside London at 5% annually. Limited supply and strong demand create long-term appreciation potential.

02 - Demand
4.8%
Avg Rental Yield

Tourism Capital

14 million annual visitors create strong short-term rental market. Festival season (August) particularly lucrative. Airbnb yields can exceed long-term rentals.

03 - Regen
1,200+
Properties Available

Financial Hub

Scotland's financial and government center. High salaries support premium rents. Major employers include Scottish Government, RBS, Standard Life, Baillie Gifford.

04 - Liquidity
£295,000
Avg Property Price

Student Market

60,000+ students from Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Napier, Queen Margaret universities. Year-round demand in specific areas with 5-6% yields.

Edinburgh Operator FAQ

Edinburgh questions, answered.

Why are Edinburgh yields lower than other cities?
Higher property prices (£295k average) mean lower yields (4.8%) despite strong rents. Focus is capital growth (5% annually) rather than cash flow. Better for long-term appreciation than immediate income.
Should I consider short-term rentals in Edinburgh?
Yes, strong tourism (14m annually) creates Airbnb opportunity. Festival season (August) especially lucrative. Check licensing requirements - some areas restricted. Can achieve 6-8% yields vs 4-5% long-term.
What are the best areas for investment?
Capital growth: New Town, Stockbridge (high appreciation). Students: Marchmont, Bruntsfield (5-6% yields). Professionals: Leith, Stockbridge (5-5.5%). Value: Gorgie, Dalry (5.5-6%).
How does Edinburgh compare to Glasgow?
Edinburgh: higher prices (£295k vs £175k), lower yields (4.8% vs 6.8%), stronger capital growth (5% vs 3.5%). Glasgow better for cash flow, Edinburgh for long-term growth.
What is the student rental market like?
Strong with 60,000+ students. Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Newington prime. Expect 5-6% yields. Higher than city average but lower than northern cities. Academic year demand is intense.
Is Edinburgh property expensive?
Yes, Scotland's most expensive at £295k average. Entry-level from £150k in outer areas. Premium for central locations. Consider this a quality market with strong fundamentals.
What are typical costs?
Deposit (25%): £73,750 on £295k. LBTT (with surcharge): £17,850. Legal: £1,500-2,000. Factor registration: £60. Management: 10-12%. Insurance: £250-400/year. Higher than other Scottish cities.
Is demand strong despite high prices?
Very strong. Limited supply (green belt restrictions) and high demand (quality of life, employment) maintain market strength. Properties let quickly - quality apartments within days.
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