HOUSE prices in Dumfries and Galloway have gone up 2.6 per cent in the last year.
New figures show that the average house price locally in March was £185,379, compared to £180,694 the year before.
It’s still below the Scottish average of £223,525.
However, the team at Walker Fraser Steele say there’s been the strongest Scottish house price growth for a year.
Regional director Scott Jack said: “In March, average property prices in Scotland increased by 1.4%, or almost £3000, following a five month decline. This was a far stronger performance than that witnessed in the English and Welsh markets.
“This significant turnaround speaks volumes about the negligible movement we have seen in recent months.
“With a general election due this year, we know housing is a key issue for voters and we may yet see some further promises made to buyers and owners before a vote later this year. That would give further impetus to this positive trajectory.”
