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Rod Christie, partner and head of residential sales for Inverness and Moray, says the natural beauty of the region is a perennial draw for house-hunters.

In Moray the property market continues to be resilient to the cost of living crisis, and whilst the peaks of the property boom of 2021/2 have eased, there remains sustained demand from buyers. Generally demand exceeds the supply of available property, and we continue to see very good offers being made for the most attractive rural homes.

In Moray homeowners can enjoy a superb rural lifestyle without the premium prices associated with many other parts of the UK.

The region has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Scotland, from the high peaks of the Cairngorm mountains, to more gently rolling countryside in the east of the region, to its famed salmon rivers such as the mighty Spey and the Findhorn, to extensive woodlands such as Roseisle Forest.

The coastline from Lossiemouth to Findhorn offers wonderful sandy beaches, often without hordes of visitors even in midsummer and the Moray Firth is a great place to see dolphins. It is no surprise that property here is particularly sought after and any home with a sea view will typically attract considerable interest.

There are a wealth of architectural styles among the properties on offer in the region, from traditional homes situated in historic towns such as Elgin, famous for its cashmere and woolen mills, to modern properties and new builds which often offer advantages such as good insulation, an energy efficient design or heating from an air source or ground source heat pump.

Over the past year we asked buyers registered with us about their ‘wish list’ of property attributes when searching for their dream home. Unsurprisingly, rural properties with land (whether a pony paddock or land for livestock or growing fruit and vegetables) came out top of the list. Buyers expressed interest in living more sustainably and growing one’s own produce also provides a connection with nature which has been increasingly of interest in recent times. Moray has a wealth of traditional properties, and contemporary homes, with land, in many parts of the region. inverness@galbraithgroup.com n

The other most desired features noted by potential purchasers included outbuildings, whether for storage, a hobby room, or to set up a business from home, and an attractive view from the property. Again these are perennial favourites among househunters and we are fortunate in Moray to have high quality housing stock that meets these needs.

The residential lettings sector in the region is also buoyant, with more tenants than there are properties available.

If you are considering selling or letting your home in Moray please contact us for an informal discussion.

Rod Christie 07766 250 797 rod.christie@galbraithgroup.com

Some of our recent successful sales in Moray include:

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51 Fife Street, Dufftown, Moray.

An impressive grade C listed house in the desirable Speyside village of Dufftown. Formerly part of the North of Scotland Bank, the house has been renovated to a very high standard.

Originally marketed for a guide price of £500,000.

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Riversyde, High Street, Aberlour.

Riversyde is an attractive traditional house constructed of stone and retains many original features including impressive fireplaces and large bay windows.

Originally marketed for a guide price of £535,000.

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Old Manse at Craggan, Ballindalloch.

An impressive farmhouse located in an accessible yet very private position to the east of Fochabers. The property comprises a spacious farmhouse, a range of traditional and modern farm buildings and grounds of about 7.88 acres.

Originally marketed for Offers Over £535,000.