■ There is an air of optimism about the future of Dundee, sparked by new projects like the V&A. House prices have reached record levels, fuelled by a lack of supply.
■ Ongoing investment in Dundee is assisting the Angus market, where transactional activity in coastal locations has improved this year.
■ Increased new build activity is supporting the Moray residential market, where transactional activity above £300,000 has reached a 10-year high.
■ There is increased confidence in Aberdeen’s development land market, with a number of recent deals in peripheral locations. However, prevailing caution will suppress any growth in values.