Selling a home in Prestonpans?
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 East Lothian from our local Musselburgh office, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Prestonpans
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Prestonpans?
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
As of January 2025, the average price for a residential property in Prestonpans stood at £234,340. Though different property types in Prestonpans have had different average selling prices over the last 12 months: £357,256 for detached properties, £226,020 for semi-detached, £211,486 for terraced, and £180,487 for flats.
Musselburgh Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — Musselburgh
187 North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AN
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
Why local knowledge matters
Prestonpans is a small former mining town of roughly 10,500 residents in East Lothian. It is about 8 miles east of Edinburgh, and just about 3 miles east from Musselburgh. It is famous for a historical battle – The Battle of Prestonpans – which took place in 1745 when Jacobite forces defeated a government army. In the past, Prestonpans relied heavily on coal mining. Other industries were also important in the town including salt works, soap-making, brewing, brickmaking and pottery.
Today though, Prestonpans is primarily a commuter town for residents working in Edinburgh, Musselburgh, and other parts of East Lothian. The trainline helps with this. Conveniently, residents can get to central Edinburgh in just 15 minutes. Road links are also good via the A1 and A199 which will get residents to Edinburgh within about half an hour.
As for amenities and things to do, the town has the usual array of independent and chain shops. Prestonpans has the popular and famous Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, the sixth-oldest golf club in the world. The club is still home to The Old Club Cup, the world’s oldest golfing trophy still being played for. Prestonpans is also home to some impressive examples of historic architecture. Preston Tower dates from the 15th century and is the former seat of the Hamiltons of Preston. The gardens of the tower are a particular draw. The Mercat Cross is the only one of its kind in Scotland which remains in its original form and location, albeit uniquely surrounded by residential bungalows. Residents in Prestonpans also benefit from the various amenities in Musselburgh, and albeit a little further away, all the attractions and amenities to be found in Leith and Edinburgh.
In terms of local education, Prestonpans has town has two primary schools. Preston Tower Primary School and St. Gabriel’s. and the comprehensive Preston Lodge High School.
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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