Home Report Strathaven
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 Strathaven area, then Shepherds 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 Strathaven, and the wider South Lanarkshire 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 Strathaven
Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, is an affluent former market town and Royal Burgh of some 7,500 residents. The town is located roughly 6 miles from Hamilton and roughly 18 miles from Glasgow in relatively rural surroundings. Strathaven still shows its medieval origins in its Common Green, which is a market square around which the town has developed.
Today, it has become a popular commuter town for families set in scenic South Lanarkshire countryside with a relatively high number of amenities and things to do given a town of its size. The town centre has a number of typical high-street and independent businesses, quite a few restaurants and cafes offering a variety of cuisines. The Strathaven Hotel is found a short walk or car ride north of Common Green, there’s also Strathaven Park which has lots of facilities like a toddlers play area, bowling green, putting green, boating lake and more. There’s also a nearby garden centre, auction market, and paintball facility. Each year in August the town holds a Balloon Festival, the only hot air ballooning event of its kind in Scotland attracting some 30,000 spectators annually. For those that enjoy golf, Strathaven Golf club is an excellent parkland course.
The town also holds a variety of historical places of interest. Strathaven Castle is thought to have been built in the mid-14th century. The remaining ruins sit atop a rocky crag surrounded by Powmillon Burn and can still be seen today. The castle is linked to the town by the ‘Boo Backit Brig’, a small arched bridge, and the old Town Mill which stands next to it is now an Arts and Heritage Centre. East Church, built in 1777, is known for its landmark spire and was the place of worship for the Duke of Hamilton who maintained a summer home nearby at Dungavel House.
Being a commuter town transport links are fairly well-developed. The A71 passes through the town and connects to Edinburgh and Kilmarnock. The A71 also offers connections to the M74 motorway and allows for travel into Glasgow or further. Bus services connect the town to local destinations such as East Kilbride, Hamilton and Larkhall, which has the nearest train station. The town currently has no dedicated railway station of its own but would undoubtedly benefit from the addition of one.
In terms of local schooling, Strathaven is served by three primary schools, Kirklandpark, Wester Overton and St Patricks; Strathaven Academy is the town’s only High School. Strathaven Academy was in the top 20 out of 339 secondaries across Scotland in 2019 for Higher exam performance.
The average price for property in Strathaven stood at £278,203 in January 2024. Though different property types in Strathaven have had different average selling prices over the last 12 months: £390,472 for detached properties, £212,817 for semi-detached, £149,135 for terraced, and £109,727 for flats.
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 Strathaven property market that nobody else can.
If you’re looking for a home report in Strathaven or other South Lanarkshire localities, you’ll find the nearby Shepherds branch located in East Kilbride at Suite 7, Jacobean House, Glebe Street, G74 4LY. We cover all residential properties in G72, G73, G74, G75, G76 and ML10 equating to Auldhouse, Blantyre, Burnside, Busby, Caldermill, Calderwood, Cambuslang, Carmunnock, Cathkin, Chapelton, Clarkston, Drumclog, Drumsagard Village, Dungavel, Eaglesham, East Kilbride, Fernhill, Flemington, Greenhills, Hairmyres, High Blantyre, Kirkhill, Lindsayfield, Nerston, Newton, Peel Park, Priory Bridge, Rutherglen, St. Leonards, Sandford, Spittal, Stewartfield, Strathaven, The Murray, Thorntonhall, Waterfoot, Westburn and Westwood. 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
- Suite 7, Jacobean House, Glebe Street, East Kilbride, G74 4LY
- Email: eastkilbride@shepherd.co.uk
- Tel: 01355 248535
Opening Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
- Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
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