Aberdeen & Northern Estates (AN Estates), part of leading co-operative ANM Group, reports a buoyant rural property market across the North and North-east of Scotland, with demand remaining strong and transactions moving swiftly.
Over the summer, the team - based at the Thainstone Centre in Inverurie - launched 16 farms, rural residential properties, smallholdings, and landholdings to the market. Of these, four are already sold and seven are under offer, many following only a short marketing period, highlighting both the continued strength of AN Estates’ expertise and the success of its realistic, competitive pricing strategies.
The appetite for quality rural properties remains high, with numerous sales attracting multiple interested parties and proceeding to closing dates. In several cases, offers have exceeded the asking price, further underlining the robust nature of the market and the confidence currently being shown by purchasers. Buyer interest comes from a diverse range of buyers, including purchasers looking for rural residential opportunities, and investors attracted to landholdings with agricultural, forestry or amenity potential.
Transactions are moving swiftly, with properties across all categories securing early interest soon after launch. A total of 32 units have sold or are under offer so far in 2025, with 80% achieving at or above asking price. This strong performance has reinforced seller confidence to bring properties forward to market, combined with realistic pricing strategies has led to competitive closing dates and attractive premiums being achieved.
Commenting on the activity, James Presly, Director of Aberdeen & Northern Estates said: “We have had a busy year so far, with many new property launches and strong offers being received.
The level of demand and the speed at which transactions are happening demonstrate just how competitive the rural market is at present. Many of our sales are attracting multiple offers, with closing dates often required, and in several cases we have achieved sales in excess of the asking price. It is an excellent time for those considering a sale, and equally important for buyers to act with purpose if they are looking to secure the right property.”
Aberdeen & Northern Estates continues to work closely with clients across the North and North East of Scotland, providing expert advice and guidance in the sale and purchase of farmland, rural residential property and landholdings. With sustained demand across all sectors of the market, the outlook for the remainder of the year remains encouraging.
To support this continued growth, Aberdeen & Northern Estates is currently seeking a Chartered Rural Surveyor to join its busy Thainstone-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and successful business operating across a diverse range of rural property projects throughout the North and North East of Scotland.
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