Houses for sale in Scottish Borders

Frequently asked questions about buying in Scottish Borders

What is the average house price in Scottish Borders?

The average home for sale in Scottish Borders is priced at £337,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £280,000. This is based on the 369 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Scottish Borders?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Scottish Borders costs £140,000 and a 3-bedroom home £265,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £125,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £110,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £425,000.

What price range should I expect in Scottish Borders?

Most homes in Scottish Borders are priced between £55,000 and £1.46 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £130,000, and one in five £480,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Scottish Borders?

There are 368 homes for sale in Scottish Borders on Houses right now, plus 30 already under offer. 100 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Scottish Borders?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Scottish Borders over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £200,000, 7.8% higher than the year before (£186,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 38% and 2-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Scottish Borders?

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 5 months. Flats go faster, in about 5 weeks against about 8 weeks for houses.

What do homes actually sell for in Scottish Borders?

In the year to July 2026, 792 homes sold in Scottish Borders at a typical price of £165,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £280,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Scottish Borders?

Around 6.7% gross. That compares a typical rent of £925 a month with a typical sold price of £165,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Scottish Borders?

Detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in Scottish Borders. Flats and apartments come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £128,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £513,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Scottish Borders?

Of the areas around Scottish Borders, Fife is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £260,000, followed by Northumberland (£295,000) and East Lothian Council (£325,000). Scottish Borders itself is £280,000.

Are homes in Scottish Borders freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Scottish Borders are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Scottish Borders?

Stations in Scottish Borders include Tweedbank, Galashiels and Stow.