North Lanarkshire town named as fastest growing housing market in Scotland

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Motherwell has registered a 3.8 percent increase in house prices in early 2025, positioning it as the fastest-growing market in Scotland.The average price for homes in the area follows closely behind the overall Scottish market, which has seen a 2.6 percent increase.The findings highlight that Scotland continues to dominate the UK housing market, occupying nine of the top ten spots for growth, with other notable areas including Falkirk and Paisley.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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