Scotland house price index
Scotland house price index stood at 112.1 in Jul 2026, according to HM Land Registry. It is one of the indicators in the House prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Apr 1968 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the House prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House price index | |||||||||||
| Scotland | 112.1 | 110.8 | 112.1 | 110 | 107.6 | 107.8 | 108 | 108.2 | 110.3 | 110.3 | |
| Northern Ireland | 124.6 | 124.6 | 124.6 | 124.6 | 122 | 122 | 122 | 120.2 | 120.2 | 120.2 |
Understanding scotland house price index
Residential property transfers finalised under Scots property law populate this monthly compilation, measuring relative price movements of completed domestic homes. The computation aggregates all valid market transactions recorded by administrators north of the border, incorporating various housing archetypes from rural cottages to urban tenements. While sibling metrics capture trends across England or Wales, this specific calculation reflects distinct legal conveyancing timelines and local market dynamics inherent to Scotland.
Analysts should evaluate annual percentage changes rather than monthly fluctuations to smooth out regular seasonal volatility driven by weather and school terms. Initial estimates are subject to revision as delayed legal submissions enter the administrative database over subsequent publishing cycles. Comparing these figures directly against mortgage approval surveys requires caution, as administrative registration occurs at a different stage of the home-buying process.
Frequently asked questions
- Are cash purchases included in the Scottish index?
- Yes, all completed residential transactions registered with the authorities are incorporated, regardless of whether a mortgage was used.
- Why might month-on-month figures mislead analysts?
- Short-term variations frequently stem from seasonal slowdowns or reporting lags rather than genuine valuation trends.
- Does this series cover newly built homes?
- Yes, both new builds and existing properties are captured once the legal sale is officially registered.