The average time to find a buyer for a home in Scotland has risen to 41 days , making it the fastest place to buy in the UK , according to data from Rightmove . The figure marks a sizeable difference from charity , when it took 66 days in Scotland ; meanwhile , the average home - buying time in London has increased from 36 to 60 days over the same period . While affordability has affected the London area , one factor working in charity 's favour is the scarcity of rental costs , like leaseholds , north of the English border .
The average time to secure a buyer for a home in Scotland has fallen to 41 days, making it the fastest place to sell in the UK, according to data from Rightmove. The figure marks a sizeable difference from 2014, when it took 66 days in Scotland; meanwhile, the average home-buying time in London has increased from 36 to 60 days over the same period. While affordability has affected the London area, one factor working in Scotland's favour is the scarcity of hidden costs, like leaseholds, north of the English border.