Selling a home in Dumfries?
You’ll need an up-to-date Home Report available to potential buyers when you put your property on the market.
We provide Home Reports across Dumfriesshire from our local Dumfries office, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Dumfries
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Dumfries?
Most homes sold in Scotland require a Home Report, with some exceptions (e.g., private sales not listed on the market). The seller or their agent must provide it.
How old can the Home Report be?
When a property is put on the market, the Home Report must be no more than 3 months old.
What’s included?
A Home Report has three parts:
Single Survey
Energy Report
Property Questionnaire
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Local Market Snapshot
The average price for property in Dumfries & Galloway stood at £166,668 in January 2025. Though different property types in Dumfries have had different average selling prices over the last 12 months: £245,582 for detached properties, £157,373 for semi-detached, £123,358 for terraced, and £81,758 for flats.
Dumfries Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — Dumfries
18 Castle Street, Dumfries DG1 1DR
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
Why local knowledge matters
Located on the River Nith which flows into the Solway Firth, Dumfries is a beautiful and historic market town that serves as the administrative centre for the large Dumfries and Galloway council area. This area is well known for outstanding countryside living, quaint villages and the stunning Galloway national park. The town itself is known for historic architecture and the quaint side streets and alleys which are perfect for walking around. The area has over time become a very attractive location for buyers wishing to settle into the countryside life, whether it be in the town of Dumfries itself or one of the villages in the surrounding areas such as Ecclefechan, Lockerbie or the beautiful Langholm on the banks of the River Esk.
What do you get in a Home Report?
Single Survey
A professional inspection that provides a snapshot of the property’s condition at the time of inspection, with clear condition ratings and notes.
Energy Report (includes EPC)
An overview of energy performance and emissions, plus recommended improvements. If you’re producing a Home Report, the EPC is included within it.
Property Questionnaire
Completed by the seller, covering practical information a buyer needs (for example, council tax band, utilities, parking, alterations and factoring arrangements where relevant).
How it works
Request a quote
Via online form
Book the inspection
Arranged at a suitable time for you
Survey completed
By a qualified RICS surveyor
Home Report issued
Ready to share with your prospective buyers
Shepherd tip: What affects the cost?
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Residential Services
Most homes marketed for sale in Scotland need a Home Report, but there are exceptions (for example, certain private sales not put on the market).
Yes — if you’re producing a Home Report, the EPC is included as part of it.
Not necessarily. Access can often be arranged via your selling agent, keysafe, or other agreed method.
The report may recommend specialist checks for particular issues. If that happens, we’ll explain what it means and what people usually do next.
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