UK House Price Index (Scotland): August 2026

Economic Statement

Total transaction volumes and new build volumes available to calculate UK HPI estimates have increased recently. HM Land Registry has processed over 40% of HM Revenue & Customs’ provisional sales estimate for UK HPI’s first estimate in recent months, though transaction volumes for older periods and new build volumes remain lower than historical averages. Users should be aware that revisions may be larger than historically and should note the greater uncertainty around new build prices.

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FIFE PROPERTIES NAMED FIFE’S NO.1 ESTATE AND LETTING AGENT – AND WINS SCOTTISH SILVER AT UK PROPERTY AWARDS

Fife business celebrates a remarkable hat-trick at the ESTAS 2026 Awards, including a prestigious Silver Award for Estate Agency in Scotland.

Fife Properties is celebrating a remarkable hat-trick of success at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2026, after being recognised for outstanding customer service in both estate agency and lettings.

The Fife-based business, established in the 1970’s, returned from the awards ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House with three accolades:

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