Coastal homes in Dumfries and Galloway are proving increasingly popular.
Property consultants Galbraith have revealed sales in Dumfries and Galloway have increased three per cent year on year in 2024, partly due to the value for money available to buyers in the region.
And they have also seen increasing demand for both coastal and detached rural properties.
David Corrie, who leads the Galbraith agency team in Dumfries and Galloway, said: “Dumfries and Galloway has long been attractive to potential buyers due to the vast range of locations and lifestyles in the area – from smallholdings in rural settings to coastal locations, bustling market towns to artistic villages.
“This year, we have seen coastal locations continuing to be popular, whilst locations further west such as Portpatrick and Wigtown have attracted buyers from all over the UK. Properties in these areas offer great value for money compared with other parts of Scotland and buyers are attracted to the thriving local communities.
“Dumfries and Galloway is also renowned for picturesque countryside. Rural properties which offer a lifestyle opportunity with a few acres for animals or the potential for diversification are more in demand than ever, with buyers attracted to high quality properties with flexible spaces.
“We continue to have buyers coming to the area from throughout the UK.
“With Galloway recently named as a dark sky reserve, it is likely that the area will attract even more interest as people can stargaze from the comfort of their own home.”