Property prices are predicted to rise this year with Scotland expected to see strong growth, according to the UK’s largest and leading online property portal Rightmove.
It is also going to be a more positive year for first-time buyers thanks to improved market conditions due to a good selection of available homes for sale, average wage growth outpacing property prices and lower mortgage rates.
Throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Laura Mearns, Managing Director and owner of Aberdeen-based lettings and estate agency Northwood North East, anticipates a steady market in 2026 with moderate price growth of properties of around two per cent, depending on the property, and continued market recovery.
“The last quarter of 2025 performed better than expected, particularly for flats with many first-time buyers continuing to search for their new home, even over the winter period. We expect the first-time buyer market will continue to be busy due to the affordability of flats in Aberdeen and with the continuing fall in interest and mortgage rates,” she said.
“As the tax landscape changes for landlords, we may continue to see some accidental landlords selling up which will provide opportunities for long term investors, as well as first time buyers.
“Modern energy efficient homes, which are well maintained and presented continue to sell well. Our use of the national portals – Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket – has had a very positive effect on the sale of properties, increasingly bringing demand from out with Aberdeen and attracting interest from both local and national buyers.
“While there remains an element of uncertainty with oil and gas factors influencing activity levels and property values in Aberdeen city and shire, we enter the year with a positive outlook.”
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