Selling a home in Perth?
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 Perth from our local Perth office, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Perth
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Perth?
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, Perth bears testament to its long history as a prosperous town with many properties from the Victorian age (and even before) around the town. Yet continued development means that the city boasts much modern housing stock as well, such as modern flats, terraces, bungalows and semi-detached properties.
The average price for property in Perth stood at £184,427 in January 2025. Though different property types in Perth have had different average selling prices over the last 12 months: £297,032 for detached properties, £236,197 for semi-detached, £156,610 for terraced, and £121,246 for flats.
Perth Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — Perth
2 Whitefriars Crescent, Perth PH2 0PA
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Why local knowledge matters
Dubbed the “Fair City” by the great Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott, Perth is a town which does much to earn this epithet. Perth is situated on the banks of the River Tay within the beautiful historical county of Perthshire. Coming to prominence a centre of trade in the 12th century, Perth has long held an eminent position amongst Scottish burghs. Well connected to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee, Perth is also surrounded by much of idyllic rural Perthshire and is often known as the “gateway to the highlands”.
Perth has a traditional market town layout and many historical landmarks, both of which contribute so strongly to this town’s immense liveability. Along the waterfront, there are many beautiful buildings of which the stunning church of St. John the Baptist is but one. Perth tends to fan out from here in a similar style, though there is also much attractive modern development in the town. In February 2020, for example, plans were unveiled for a massive development scheme known as Perth West. Situated on the western outskirts of the city, this scheme is projected to create a whopping 1,600 homes and 1,000 new jobs.
Perth exhibits a thriving local economy and is a noted transport hub, with great connections to areas all around Scotland. Perth and Kinross Council is headquartered in the city and is the town’s largest employer. Perth has attracted attention for the quality of its restaurants and eateries and was voted “Scotland’s Food Town” in 2018. The town exhibits a highly diversified economy, with several industries being represented there.
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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