Scottish property portal ESPC has revealed the top 10 properties most popular with househunters on its website during May 2024, garnering an impressive 86,000 online views between them.
Houses were clearly in exceptional demand with property seekers, with all of the top 10 homes being houses of varying sizes and styles – from two-bed terraced cottages to five-bedroom detached bungalows. Prices varied too, stretching from £147,000 to just over £1.1 million, with three of the properties marketed at a fixed price, making them extra desirable for buyers.
In terms of location, Edinburgh and East Lothian dominate the list, while there are also appearances from properties in popular pockets of Midlothian and in the Fife property hotspot of Dunfermline.
Nine of the 10 properties are already under offer, clearly signalling that buyers will move at speed to secure their ideal property, even in a market with plenty of homes available to choose from.
Paul Hilton, CEO of ESPC, said: “May was clearly a busy month for the property market, with plenty of new properties coming onto the market, and plenty of buyers ready to snap them up. With nine of our most-viewed homes already off the market, it’s a clear indication that buyers are serious about finding their ideal home and will act quickly to secure a property that ticks their boxes.
“The most popular properties show us that, as in April, there’s a huge mix of buyers in the market when it comes to budgets, as we have properties on the Affordable Housing scheme right through to properties priced at over a million pounds. However, this month, our buyers all have one major thing in common: they have their sights set on finding a house, with this type of property exclusively making up the top 10.
“In terms of location, we’re seeing a healthy spread of interest across the region, with some of the most popular properties located in West Fife & Kinross and Midlothian, but the focus is heavily on homes in Edinburgh and East Lothian, which are always incredibly popular with buyers.”
5. Glossy and gorgeous four-bedroom house in popular Musselburgh
Making up the top five is this fabulous four-bedroom house in the sought-after coastal town of Musselburgh. Located on a popular development close to the train station and High Street, the property at 20 Denholm Drive has been extended to create a show-stopping, super-glamorous family home, with Instagrammable décor throughout – including a stunning kitchen-diner and a landscaped garden. When a house looks this good, it’s clear to see why someone’s already snapped it up, having previously been available for offers over £365,000. | Warners/ ESPC Photo: Warners/ ESPC
6. Chocolate-box cottage close to South Queensferry
At number six, we have a chocolate-box cottage that’s cosy, quaint and oh-so cute. Located in a quiet village close to South Queensferry, with lovely views of the Forth Bridges, this charming cottage at 41 Main Street, is packed with countryside-chic details combined with sleek, contemporary décor. It’s so easy to imagine life in a property this pretty! Having been available at a fixed price of £250,000, this home is currently under offer. | Connor Malcolm/ ESPC Photo: Connor Malcolm/ ESPC
7. Stunning Georgian seaside house that’s straight out of Bridgerton
Set on a highly sought-after crescent in the coveted coastal town of Portobello, this gorgeous Georgian property at 10 East Brighton Crescent has drawn in many a house-hunter in May – and we can see why. Offering something rarely available on the market, this stunning five-bedroom house is packed with period details and offers a real sense of grandeur. This could be a truly sumptuous family home – and someone clearly has spotted its potential to live a lifestyle worthy of Lady Whistledown, as it's now under offer, having previously been available at offers over £725,000. | Annan/ ESPC Photo: Annan/ ESPC
8. Slick and contemporary four-bed house in The Wisp
Offering everything a growing family could need, the eighth-most popular property in May was this glossy detached house in the popular suburb of The Wisp. Set on a prime plot, the property at 22 Wisp Green offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of space to socialize – including a large garden complete with your own private bar! Having previously been available at offers over £335,000, this property is now under offer. | Warners/ ESPC Photo: Warners/ ESPC