Home Report Kinloss
Home reports are required by law in Scotland when it comes to selling a residential property. They are there to give buyers a solid reckoning of all the important details offering peace of mind for the buyer and the seller alike. With home reports, a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulated surveyor with a deep knowledge of the local area and a nearby office is essential criteria to provide a thorough and rigorous survey. If you’re selling in the Kinloss area, then Shepherd Chartered Surveyors satisfies all criteria to deliver a comprehensive and trusted home report.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the largest provider of home reports in Scotland. We are represented on all major lender’s panels and our knowledge of the market in Kinloss, and wider Moray area is second to none. With many years of experience surveying locations across Scotland and a vast network of offices, we can guarantee an exceedingly high quality of service. You can be sure of speaking to an experienced Royal Institution regulated Chartered Surveyor who can provide you with a quote ahead of any commitment.
Buying in Kinloss
Tucked just inland from the Moray Firth on the sheltered shores of Findhorn Bay, Kinloss is a compact coastal village with a rich medieval past, an enduring forces connection and easy access to big–sky beaches, forests and the A96 corridor. The village population is around 1,460 and has remained broadly stable in recent years. Kinloss lies about 2.5 miles north-east of Forres and roughly 3 miles south-east of Findhorn. From Kinloss, Inverness is about 26 miles west and Aberdeen about 75 miles south-east by road, keeping the village within realistic commuting reach of both regional centres. Kinloss has a quiet, coastal-village atmosphere with a friendly, mixed community with many long-standing local families, service households linked to the barracks, and movers attracted by the outdoorsy lifestyle.
The village grew around Kinloss Abbey, once among Scotland’s wealthiest religious houses with privileges that included salmon fishing on the Findhorn. Its stones later helped build Cromwell’s citadel at Inverness; the atmospheric ruins now sit in a public graveyard and can be visited year-round. In the 20th century Kinloss became synonymous with military aviation. RAF Kinloss opened on 1 April 1939; in 2012, following the drawdown of maritime patrol operations, the site transitioned to Kinloss Barracks, home to the 39 Engineer Regiment, maintaining a strong forces presence in the local economy and community.
Today, Kinloss’ economic activity is a blend of public sector and services in Forres and Elgin, MOD/civilian roles linked to Kinloss Barracks, and tourism/leisure along the Moray coast. Many residents commute short-hop to Forres and Elgin or further to Inverness via the B9011 through the village connects to the A96. For rail commuters, Forres station on the Aberdeen–Inverness line provides regular ScotRail services both east and west. Regular bus services (notably Stagecoach routes) link Forres – Kinloss – Findhorn and connect to Elgin, with stops through the village at Salmond Street, Abbey Crescent, North Road and Seafield. There’s also a popular signed cycle/paths corridor between Forres and Findhorn via Kinloss.
When it comes to amenities and things to do, Kinloss punches above its size for heritage and family days out. Kinloss Abbey offers a tranquil circuit among medieval remains; a few minutes away, Morayvia Science & Technology Centre on North Road displays Sea King helicopters, Nimrod sections and a hands-on planetarium—rooted in preserving the Nimrod XV244 story at Kinloss. Coastal paths, the Moray Coast Trail and the dunes/forest at Roseisle are close, giving easy access to beach walks, cycling and wildlife watching. Everyday needs are covered locally by a Post Office and mini market at Seapark, with the wider shopping and services of Forres a short distance away.
In terms of local schooling, Kinloss Primary School serves the village (and often Findhorn), with secondary pupils progressing to Forres Academy. Both are within a short bus or car journey for most addresses in Kinloss.
In September 2025, property in the Kinloss area has an average value of £184,192. Over the last 12 months however, different property types have had different average prices. Detached properties for instance sold for slightly more at £475,000, semi-detached for £141,250, terraced for £132,750 and flats for £100,000. Buyers will find a mix of traditional stone cottages and older terraces around the historic core and approaches to the abbey, together with mid-century bungalows and semis, and established estate housing reflecting the village’s service connection. Later cul-de-sac infill and modern family homes broaden the offer, while ex-MOD houses in the wider area occasionally come up, providing value for space.
Why Use Shepherd Chartered Surveyors?
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the largest provider of home reports in Scotland, with origins dating back to the 18th century. Fully regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, we can offer an in-depth knowledge of the Kinloss and wider Moray property market that nobody else can.
If you’re looking for a home report in Kinloss or other Moray localities, you’ll find the nearby Shepherd’s branch in Elgin at Park House Business Centre, South Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1JB. We cover all properties across this area including Aberlour, Archiestown, Aviemore, Ballindalloch, Boat of Garten, Brodie, Buckie, Burghead, Cairngorms National Park, Carrbridge, Carron, Cragganmore, Craigellachie, Cromdale, Cullen, Dalwhinnie, Dufftown, Dulnain Bridge, Elgin, Fochabers, Findhorn, Findochty, Forres, Garmouth, Grantown on Spey, Hopeman, Keith, Kincraig, Kingussie, Kinloss, Knockando, Laggan, Lhanbryde, Moray, Mosstodloch, Nethy Bridge, Newtonmore, Portgordon, Portknockie, Rothes, Spey Bay, Strathspey, Tomatin, Tomintoul and Urquhart, equating to postcode areas AB37, AB38, AB55, AB56, IV13, IV30, IV31, IV32, IV36, PH19, PH20, PH21, PH22, PH23, PH24, PH25 and PH26. We are available at our office to give you a quote at any time. Nobody can offer the same level of local market knowledge as Shepherd, our wealth of experience, proven industry expertise and vast network of offices stand testament to that.
Elgin Office Details
- Park House Business Centre, South Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1JB
- Email: elgin@shepherd.co.uk
- Tel: 01343 614 949
Opening Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
- Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
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