{"id":1801,"date":"2025-12-08T22:28:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2025-12-08T22:28:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T22:28:20","slug":"coastal-towns-house-most-expensive-properties-daily-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=1801","title":{"rendered":"Coastal towns house most expensive properties \u2013 Daily Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Earlsferry: among the top locations<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Almost half of Scotland\u2019s most expensive properties are in coastal areas as homeowners seek a blend of lifestyle, character and good amenities\u00a0in a local community.<\/p>\n

Registers of Scotland data, analysed by Retties, shows Fife and East Lothian are home to nine of the top 10 coastal towns by average price.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Coastal towns now command an average of \u00a3325,000, compared with a national average of \u00a3230,000.<\/p>\n

Elie and Earlsferry in Fife sits top with an average price close to \u00a3572,000. Gullane in East Lothian takes second spot at \u00a3522,000, while Longniddry (\u00a3485,349), also in East Lothian, beats St Andrews (\u00a3458,733) and North Berwick (\u00a3454,844) for third spot.<\/p>\n

Others in the top bracket include Aberdour (\u00a3393,611), Findhorn (\u00a3362,767), Pittenweem (\u00a3347,700), Crail (\u00a3335,335), and Dunbar (\u00a3324,625).<\/p>\n

Since 2019, Longniddry and St Andrews have recorded the highest growth of the Top 5 coastal towns, up by 39% and 33% respectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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St Andrews: enduring strength<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dr John Boyle, Rettie\u2019s director for strategy and research, said:\u00a0\u201cCoastal settlements in Scotland are much sought after, particularly on the East Coast.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe demand to live in these areas comfortably exceeds the supply available.\u201d<\/p>\n

George Lorimer, director at the firm, said:\u00a0\u201cSt Andrews and Elie and Earlsferry continue to demonstrate the enduring strength of Fife\u2019s coastal market.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

\u201cSt Andrews itself remains one of Scotland\u2019s most consistently sought after destinations, underpinned by its global profile, exceptional amenities and the steady demand generated by the university and the town\u2019s world-renowned golf heritage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Commenting on the East Lothian coastal housing market, Emma Hay, associate director, town and country homes at Rettie, said:\u00a0\u201cEast Lothian\u2019s coastal towns and villages continue to stand out among\u00a0Scotland\u2019s most resilient and desirable property markets.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

\u201cEach town offers its own unique blend of lifestyle, connectivity and coastal character, yet all share the same underlying strength of demand consistently outstripping supply.<\/p>\n

\u201cLongniddry\u2019s exceptional growth over\u00a0recent years, Gullane\u2019s enduring appeal as a premium lifestyle destination, and North Berwick\u2019s stability at the top end of the market collectively underline the depth and durability of buyer appetite here.\u00a0 These communities represent\u00a0the very best of east coast living.\u201d<\/p>\n

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