Selling a home in Paisley?
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 Renfrewshire from our local Paisley office, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Paisley
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Paisley?
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
Regarding property types, Paisley bears testament to its mighty industrial past with many grand Victorian townhouses and villas as well as traditional terraced houses and sandstone tenements. There has also been much modern development in Paisley, such as, to give a recent example, the plans unveiled in August of 2019 by Miller Homes to build 200 homes in Barrhead. Paisley is rich in modern bungalows, flats and semidetached properties. There are also many charming rural properties on the edge of the town.
The average price for property in Paisley stood at £171,525 in January 2025. Though different property types in Paisley have had different average selling prices over the last 12 months: £293,214 for detached properties, £199,437 for semi-detached, £149,195 for terraced, and £101,897 for flats.
Paisley Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — Paisley
Suite 5, Pavilion 3, St James Business Park, Linwood Road, Paisley, PA3 3BB
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
Why local knowledge matters
Long surrounded by its much larger neighbour Glasgow, the historical Renfrewshire town of Paisley has vigorously held onto a unique identity. Growing up during the industrial era as an important centre of manufacturing and trade, Paisley retains much of the grand Victorian architecture which typifies this period of Scotland’s history. Today the town is closely linked to Scotland’s largest city, at once boasting a thriving local economy which has more than survived deindustrialisation and becoming a popular commuter town for those working in Glasgow.
Although a city of ancient origins, Paisley became the town it is today in the 19th century as the industrial revolution turned the town into a centre of industry. Paisley became known for weaving, giving rise to the world-famous ‘Paisley Shawl” and the “Paisley Pattern” textile design. Today, Paisley is Scotland’s fifth-largest settlement, with strong links to Glasgow. The town is also known for bordering much open space on the side of the Renfrew countryside, meaning nature is never far for residents of the town.
After the decline of the traditional industry, Paisley successfully reinvented itself as the location of a strong public sector economy. The town plays host to the largest campus of the University of the West of Scotland and is the location of Glasgow airport, the second biggest airport in the country. The world-famous Scotch whisky Company Chivas is also located in the town. Paisley’s transport links are excellent, and the town is well served by rail, road and bus routes.
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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