Selling a home in Gullane?
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 East Lothian from our local Musselburgh office, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Gullane
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Gullane?
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 January 2025, property in Gullane stood at an average value of £513,489. Over the last 12 months, different property types have had different average prices. Detached properties sold for £615,772, semi-detached for £343,000, terraced for £366,786, and flats for £272,250. Recently, housing developments have been approved on greenbelt land around the village.
Musselburgh Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — Musselburgh
187 North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AN
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
Why local knowledge matters
The small town of Gullane, in East Lothian, is a lovely seaside and very desirable residential town. It has a population of roughly 2,600 residents and is situated on the Firth of Forth. It is about 5 miles west of North Berwick, about 20 miles east of Edinburgh, and about 8.5 miles north of Haddington.
Gullane is primarily a residential area and a popular golf resort, with several quality golf courses in the surrounding area. Many of the town’s sizeable villas overlook a course or have views of the Firth of Forth, adding to the appeal of the town.
In terms of amenities and attractions, Gullane has a fantastic beachfront that attracts residents and visotrs as well as windsurfers and swimmers, depending on the weather. Nearby attractions include Dirleton Castle and Gardens; Myreton Motor Museum and the Museum of Flight at East Fortune. Amenities also include a village hall and a variety of local shops and eateries; however, the biggest attractions of the town are undoubtedly golf and the scenery, both working together to create quite the appeal. For instance, Gullane is the home of Muirfield which has hosted The Open Championship on numerous occasions, most recently in 2013. In addition to Muirfield, Gullane is the site of several other golf courses in the village and surrounding area. At the Gullane Golf Club, three eighteen-hole links courses straddle large grassed-over solidified remains of a volcano, of which a composite course hosted both the Scottish Open and Ladies Scottish Open in 2018. From the top of the hill on each course there is a fine view over Aberlady and Aberlady Bay towards Edinburgh and the Forth Bridge as well as the coast of Fife and the Lomond Hills.
In terms of transport links for the village, the only real means is by car. Despite the relatively restrictive transport links it remains a popular computer village for residents working in Edinburgh and larger East Lothian towns.
As for local schooling, the village is served by a single primary school: Gullane Primary School. When of secondary age, pupils would attend North Berwick High School.
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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