Home Report Lochgilphead
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 Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead, and wider Argyll and Bute council 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 Lochgilphead
Lochgilphead is a town of roughly 2,400 residents in Argyll and Bute and serves as the administrative town for the council area. It was an 18th century planned village established primarily around fishing, following the completion of the road from Inveraray to Campbeltown. It is situated at the head of Loch Gilp, a branch of the more well-known and larger Loch Fyne, on the banks of the Crinan Canal. Lochgilphead sits on the A83, with Ardrishaig about 2 miles to the south and Inveraray 24 miles to the north-east; Oban lies 37 miles north on the A816. Daily bus services run from the town to other parts of Scotland, notably Glasgow, Campbeltown, Fort William, and Oban.
In terms of amenities, Lochgilphead certainly has more going on than you would expect for a town of its size in Argyll and Bute. Indeed, Lochgilphead remains a key staging post today and has the best range of facilities in the region which makes it an ideal for locals and as a base for visitors to explore Kintyre. It boasts various excellent fishing, walking and other outdoor pursuits in abundance. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports centre, fishing tackle shop, banks, supermarket, a nine-hole golf course, guest houses, and local eateries.
Worth a mention are the local cultural events taking place annually. The town annually hosts the Dalriada Provincial Mod each September. The event is a Gaelic festival organised by the local branch of An Comunn Gàidhealach, which provides opportunities for people of all ages to perform across a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic music and song, highland dancing, instrumental, drama, sport, and literature. Additionally, the town is one of the venues for the Mid Argyll Music Festival and Mid-Argyll Agricultural Show which runs for around 2 weeks annually.
As for local education, the local schools are Lochgilphead Primary and Secondary schools, which jointly share a campus. Further education in the town is provided by Argyll College and the University of the Highlands and Islands.
In January 2024, property in Lochgilphead stood at an average value of £173,156. Over the last 12 months, different property types have had different average prices. Detached properties sold for £294,285, semi-detached for £133,889, terraced for £133,000, and flats for £83,313.
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 Lochgilphead property market that nobody else can.
If you’re looking for a home report in Lochgilphead or wider Argyll & Bute council area, you’ll find a Shepherd branch in Oban at 20 Argyll Square, PA34 4AT. We cover all properties across postcode areas PA26, PA27, PA28, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44, PA45, PA46, PA60, PA61, PA62, PA63, PA64, PA65, PA66, PA67, PA68, PA69, PA70, PA71, PA72, PA73, PA74, PA75, PA76, PA77, PA78, PA80, PH30, PH31, PH32, PH33, PH34. PH35, PH36, PH37, PH38, PH39, PH40, PH41, PH42, PH43, PH44, PH49, and PH50. 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.
Office Details
- 20 Argyll Square, Oban, PA34 4AT
- Email: oban@shepherd.co.uk
- Tel: 01631 707800
Opening Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
- Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
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