Houses for sale in Dumfries and Galloway

Frequently asked questions about buying in Dumfries and Galloway

What is the average house price in Dumfries and Galloway?

The average home for sale in Dumfries and Galloway is priced at £256,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £170,000. This is based on the 682 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Dumfries and Galloway?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Dumfries and Galloway costs £115,000 and a 3-bedroom home £195,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £80,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £70,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £315,000.

What price range should I expect in Dumfries and Galloway?

Most homes in Dumfries and Galloway are priced between £40,000 and £4.35 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £85,000, and one in five £330,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Dumfries and Galloway?

There are 589 homes for sale in Dumfries and Galloway on Houses right now, plus 87 already under offer. 182 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Dumfries and Galloway?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Dumfries and Galloway over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £145,000, 3.6% higher than the year before (£140,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 11% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Dumfries and Galloway?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 6 weeks. About 44% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 6 weeks against about 7 weeks for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Dumfries and Galloway?

In the year to July 2026, 997 homes sold in Dumfries and Galloway at a typical price of £135,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £170,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Dumfries and Galloway?

Around 7.6% gross. That compares a typical rent of £860 a month with a typical sold price of £135,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Dumfries and Galloway?

Detached houses are the most common, about 2 in 10 homes for sale in Dumfries and Galloway. Terraced houses come next, followed by bungalows. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £80,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £350,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Dumfries and Galloway?

Of the areas around Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £230,000, followed by Cumberland (£235,000) and South Lanarkshire (£290,000). Dumfries and Galloway itself is £170,000.

Are homes in Dumfries and Galloway freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Dumfries and Galloway are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 13 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Dumfries and Galloway?

Stations in Dumfries and Galloway include Sanquhar, Kirkconnel, Dumfries and Lockerbie.