It has a wonderful mix of communities and a diverse range of properties in which to live, including the bustling city of Perth, lovely rural towns, picturesque villages, steadings and stunning farms and estates. In a post-pandemic world, where working from home has become more mainstream, it should come as no surprise that house price growth and demand for properties in the region remains strong.
The Perth and Kinross area offers some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, world-class walking, fishing, golf and overall a fantastic quality of life. The region is also renowned for its cultural and sporting events and for its heritage and historic sights, which include Scone Palace, where Scottish Kings were crowned.
The Perth and Kinross property market continues to perform strongly, outpacing national trends and attracting increasing buyer interest. The latest data shows average prices in the region are now nearing £250,000, around 10% above the Scottish average, with a 15% rise over the past five years. Well-connected settlements such as Methven, Errol, Aberfeldy and Luncarty are leading the way, with annual price growth exceeding 15%.
Market activity is also picking up pace, with transaction levels in 2025 up 11.7% on the same period last year, indicating a clear increase in buyer demand. Premium locations including Auchterarder, Dunkeld & Birnam, and Pitlochry continue to command some of the highest prices in the country, reinforcing Perth and Kinross’s reputation as one of Scotland’s most desirable property markets.
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Key Findings.
Average prices in Perth & Kinross continue to outpace national prices
The average price in Perth & Kinross is now approaching £250,000, around 10% higher than the average price in Scotland, and represents growth of around 15% over the last 5 years.
Well-Located Settlements Boast Strong Price Growth
Settlements with strong connectivity across both high and low value Perth & Kinross areas, such as Methven, Errol, Aberfeldy and Luncarty, have seen price growth exceed 15% in the last year.
Increased Market Activity
An increasing number of buyers are competing in the Perth & Kinross market as transaction levels continue to rise. 2025 has experienced a busy start to the year, with an 11.7% increase in transactions compared to the same period last year.
Perth and Kinross Settlements Command a Strong Premium
Auchterarder is in the country’s top 10 most expensive areas, with Dunkeld & Birnam, and Pitlochry comfortably inside the top 50.
Prices remain high
Despite the challenges facing the national market, the Perth & Kinross housing market continues to see steady house price growth. Over the last two decades, Perth & Kinross has continued to outstrip average prices across the country, increasing by 15% in the last five years compared to 9.7% average price growth in Scotland over the same period.
Well-Located Settlements Boast Strong Price Growth
Methven, Errol, Aberfeldy and Luncarty have all seen year-on-year average price growth exceed 15% in 2024.
Aberfeldy continues to prove popular amongst buyers with its exceptional surroundings and access to outdoor pursuits, whilst Methven, Errol and Luncarty benefit from enhanced access to both regional hubs and scenic countryside. There has also been new build activity in these areas that have pulled up prices.
Increased Market Activity
The number of transactions completed throughout the first four months of 2025 increased by 11.7% year-on-year.
This heightened market activity reflects the region’s strong appetite for home ownership as well as economic drivers such as employment, earnings and lower interest rates. With increasing buyers in the market, the number of Rettie sales in the region continue to deliver good outcomes for our clients with offers above Home Report for the most desirable properties.
Attractive lifestyle
Part of the attraction of Perth & Kinross is the contrast between the rich farming land and urban areas of lowland Perthshire to the attractive highlands, with its abundance of lochs and rivers, stretching up to the southern tip of Cairngorm National Park.
The increased focus on healthy work-life balances and an increased appreciation for the outdoors has been key to the continuing demand in the local market.
Out of 342 Scottish settlements recording over 20 transactions over the calendar year, Perth & Kinross settlements are well-represented within the top 100 for average house prices.
Auchterarder achieved an average house price of c.£374,000 in 2024, which is the highest average house price in Perth & Kinross and the 8th highest in Scotland.
Queen’s Crescent in Auchterarder is Scotland’s most expensive street. The average home achieved almost £3 million in 2024 (Bank of Scotland, 2024).
Here to help.
With strong price growth, increasing transaction levels, and continued demand for both well-connected and lifestyle-driven locations, Perth & Kinross is cementing its place as one of Scotland’s most desirable and dynamic property markets. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply exploring your options, expert local insight remains key to making the most of current conditions. We’d be delighted to help guide your next move.
Lead Researcher
Published: 29 Jul 2025
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