Selling a home in Wallyford?
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 Wallyford, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Wallyford
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Wallyford?
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 January 2025, property in Wallyford stood at an average value of £280,475. Though different property types have had different sold prices in the last 12 months. Detached properties for instance sold for an average of £328,463; semi-detached for £274,348; terraced for £227,620; and flats for £155,300.
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
Wallyford, East Lothian, is a small, quiet village located on the eastern edges of Musselburgh. It’s so close it could be considered a part of the larger town, taking under 10 minutes to reach the centre. Wallyford is also very close to Edinburgh, at approximately 7 miles to the east of the city centre, making it an ideal location for commuters working in the city and wider east Lothian Edinburgh.
Wallyford itself is a former coal mining village. The inevitable decline of coal mining saw the village’s fortunes also follow a downturn until the opening of a new direct rail link with Edinburgh in 1994. This, couple with the bypassing by a new dual carriageway in the early 1980s revitalised the village.
Today, Wallyford is a dormitory village for people working mostly in Edinburgh. As mentioned, the village has a direct rail link with park and ride facilities for commuters which has greatly increased liveability and desirability of the village. The A1 and A199 roads also allow for easy travel by car or by busy, of which there are a good level of local services as well as services to Edinburgh.
In terms of amenities and things to do, the village has the usual array of shops and services you would expect in a village of its size. Residents benefit from being able to reach Musselburgh in a short span of time and the extra amenities and interests therein, not to mention Edinburgh itself isn’t much farther away. There is however a local garden centre and a small industrial estate providing some employment and local services.
As for local schooling, the town is served by a single primary school: Wallyford Primary School. When of secondary age, pupils would typically attend Musselburgh Grammar 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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