Selling a home in Falkirk?
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 the Central Lowlands from our local Falkirk office, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Falkirk
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Falkirk?
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
In terms of property types, Falkirk has all the variety that its long history would suggest, from traditional terraced houses to modern flats, large Victorian villas and bungalows. The average price for property in Falkirk stood at £191,107 in January 2025. Detached properties sold for an average of £315,247 over the last 12 months; semi-detached properties sold for £191,180; terraced sold for £147,796 and flats for £100,510.
Falkirk Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — Falkirk
23A Wellside Place, Falkirk FK1 5RL
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
Why local knowledge matters
Although an ancient town laying claim to much historical significance (not least as the location of battles during the Wars of Independence and the Jacobite Uprising) Falkirk came to national prominence during the Industrial Revolution, as one of the cradles of Scotland’s Ironworks industry.
Since the decline of traditional industry, Falkirk has managed a successful transition to a retail and service economy and is proving a popular place to live which much to recommend it to potential residents and tourists alike. Falkirk town centre has many historic buildings and has been largely pedestrianised, making it an attractive core for the town. The surrounding countryside and outskirts of the town are pleasant and the nearby Callendar Park includes the stunning Callendar House and the remains of the Antonine Wall, a Roman fortification that passed through what is today Falkirk. The town is also known throughout Scotland for the Kelpies, two massive sculptures located in Helix park, as well as the Falkirk Wheel, an astonishing work of waterway engineering which pulls in visitors from across the land.
Falkirk has excellent transport links with both of Scotland’s two largest cities, with train and road links to Glasgow and Edinburgh making it a very desirable commuter town for those who work there. Falkirk was also found in 2020 to be one of the cheapest commuter towns for those commuting to Edinburgh.
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
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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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