Overview

• Rightmove reports a 19% year-on-year increase in US-based inquiries about UK properties, the highest level since 2017.
• Edinburgh has emerged as the most popular destination for US buyers, marking a shift from London’s decade-long dominance.
• Most US inquiries focus on smaller properties with two bedrooms or fewer, suggesting interest in investment or holiday homes rather than permanent relocation.
• Lower property prices in Scotland, averaging £100,000 less than in England, are attracting American buyers seeking affordability and scenic landscapes.
• Political and economic uncertainty under the Trump administration, including tariff policies, is cited as a key driver for the surge in interest.