Selling a home in Inverness?
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 Scottish Highlands from our local Inverness office, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Inverness
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Inverness?
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, Inverness naturally boasts the fruits of its long history, with many traditional granite and sandstone structures which have long since become a timeless feature of the landscape. Yet Inverness has also seen continued development and is currently one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe. The development has included housing projects such as that proposed by property developer Tulloch home for over 800 new home in the city. Inverness and the wider highland property market is on the up with an amazing 56% increase in transactions between 2017 and 2018, which kicked off a trend of growth that continues apace. With all this development, Inverness’s traditional architecture is now complemented by many new modern semi-detached properties, flats and bungalows.
The average price for property in Inverness stood at £228,300 in January 2025. Though different property types have had different sold prices in the last 12 months. Detached properties for instance sold for an average of £314,552; semi-detached for £208,596; terraced for £169,208; and flats for £136,274.
Inverness Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — Inverness
Hazel House, Stoneyfield Business Park, Inverness, IV2 7PA
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
Why local knowledge matters
The undisputed capital of the highlands and the UK’s northernmost city, Inverness in the 21st century appears to have a future as bright as the long history stretching behind it. Located at the mouth of the River Ness – itself flowing from Scotland’s famous Loch Ness – Inverness has long been established on its site, accruing landmarks which bear testament to its long and storied history, such as Inverness Castle, the stunning High Street Townhouse and St. Andrews’ Cathedral.
Inverness is centred around the river which flows through its heart and boasts a truly beautiful waterfront, along which many of the town’s most distinctive architecture is located. Being situated in the heart of the highlands, inhabitants of Inverness are never far from nature, and the town is connected to three long-distance walking routes, providing the opportunity to explore what is quite literally one of the most beautiful places on earth. In light of this, it’s no surprise the city has been recently voted the happiest place to live in Scotland (and the fifth in the UK overall).
Inverness plays host to a vibrant economy that is well reflected in the continued strong performance of the property market. Having never supported the heavy industry that was a feature of so many British cities, Inverness has found it easy to make strong strides into the 21st century with much of the region’s economy being based on high tech industries. The town supports a university – The University of the Highlands and Islands – and features a thriving main street. In 2019 a £7 million plan was approved to build a Life Science Innovation Centre in Inverness and the city’s property market reflects this continued inward investment. Transport links in the city are also excellent, connecting it to Aberdeen via all of the major settlements in the north of the Moray region.
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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