diff --git a/backend/documents_parser/extractor.py b/backend/documents_parser/extractor.py
index 341664a4..7ea3ccd1 100644
--- a/backend/documents_parser/extractor.py
+++ b/backend/documents_parser/extractor.py
@@ -101,11 +101,9 @@ class PasHubRdSapSiteNotesExtractor:
 
     def extract_general(self) -> General:
         inspection_date_raw = self._get("Inspection Date:")
-        inspection_date = (
-            datetime.strptime(inspection_date_raw, "%d/%m/%Y").strftime("%Y-%m-%d")
-            if inspection_date_raw
-            else ""
-        )
+        if not inspection_date_raw:
+            raise ValueError("Inspection Date not found in document")
+        inspection_date = datetime.strptime(inspection_date_raw, "%d/%m/%Y").date()
 
         storeys_raw = self._get("Number of storeys:") or "0"
         extensions_raw = self._get("Number of Extensions:") or "0"
diff --git a/backend/documents_parser/tests/test_extractor.py b/backend/documents_parser/tests/test_extractor.py
index 78e21d2f..222a30e6 100644
--- a/backend/documents_parser/tests/test_extractor.py
+++ b/backend/documents_parser/tests/test_extractor.py
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import json
 import os
+from datetime import date
 
 import pytest
 
@@ -51,7 +52,7 @@ class TestGeneral:
         assert general.epc_exists_at_point_of_assessment is False
 
     def test_inspection_date(self, general: General) -> None:
-        assert general.inspection_date == "2025-09-25"
+        assert general.inspection_date == date(2025, 9, 25)
 
     def test_transaction_type(self, general: General) -> None:
         assert general.transaction_type == "Grant-Scheme (ECO, RHI, etc.)"
@@ -84,7 +85,7 @@ class TestGeneral:
         assert general == General(
             epc_checked_before_assessment=True,
             epc_exists_at_point_of_assessment=False,
-            inspection_date="2025-09-25",
+            inspection_date=date(2025, 9, 25),
             transaction_type="Grant-Scheme (ECO, RHI, etc.)",
             tenure="Rented Social",
             property_type="House",
@@ -530,7 +531,7 @@ class TestExtract:
     def test_full_extract(self) -> None:
         result = PasHubRdSapSiteNotesExtractor(load_text_fixture()).extract()
         assert result.inspection_metadata is None
-        assert result.general.inspection_date == "2025-09-25"
+        assert result.general.inspection_date == date(2025, 9, 25)
         assert result.building_construction.main_building.wall_thickness_mm == 310
         assert result.building_measurements.main_building.floors[0].area_m2 == 35.68
         assert result.roof_space.main_building.insulation_thickness_mm == 100
diff --git a/datatypes/epc/domain/mapper.py b/datatypes/epc/domain/mapper.py
index ccc4dd82..61793c7d 100644
--- a/datatypes/epc/domain/mapper.py
+++ b/datatypes/epc/domain/mapper.py
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ class EpcPropertyDataMapper:
 
         return EpcPropertyData(
             dwelling_type=f"{general.detachment_type} {general.property_type.lower()}",
-            inspection_date=date.fromisoformat(general.inspection_date),
+            inspection_date=general.inspection_date,
             tenure=general.tenure,
             transaction_type=general.transaction_type,
             roofs=[],
diff --git a/datatypes/epc/schema/tests/helpers.py b/datatypes/epc/schema/tests/helpers.py
index 677bd8b7..22f132d2 100644
--- a/datatypes/epc/schema/tests/helpers.py
+++ b/datatypes/epc/schema/tests/helpers.py
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import dataclasses
 import typing
+from datetime import date
 from typing import Any, Dict, Type, TypeVar
 
 T = TypeVar("T")
@@ -70,4 +71,7 @@ def _coerce(value: Any, hint: Any) -> Any:
     if dataclasses.is_dataclass(hint) and isinstance(value, dict):
         return _from_dict_impl(hint, value)
 
+    if hint is date and isinstance(value, str):
+        return date.fromisoformat(value)
+
     return value
diff --git a/datatypes/epc/surveys/pashub_rdsap_site_notes.py b/datatypes/epc/surveys/pashub_rdsap_site_notes.py
index aee4655b..54c84a17 100644
--- a/datatypes/epc/surveys/pashub_rdsap_site_notes.py
+++ b/datatypes/epc/surveys/pashub_rdsap_site_notes.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 from dataclasses import dataclass
+from datetime import date
 from typing import List, Optional
 
 
@@ -8,7 +9,7 @@ class InspectionMetadata:
     email_address: str
     report_reference: str
     created_on: str
-    date_of_inspection: str
+    date_of_inspection: date
     property_address: str
     property_photo: Optional[bool] = None
 
@@ -17,7 +18,7 @@ class InspectionMetadata:
 class General:
     epc_checked_before_assessment: bool
     epc_exists_at_point_of_assessment: bool
-    inspection_date: str
+    inspection_date: date
     transaction_type: str
     tenure: str
     property_type: str
diff --git a/datatypes/epc/surveys/tests/test_pashub_rdsap_site_notes_loading.py b/datatypes/epc/surveys/tests/test_pashub_rdsap_site_notes_loading.py
index d89f989d..a1a126a2 100644
--- a/datatypes/epc/surveys/tests/test_pashub_rdsap_site_notes_loading.py
+++ b/datatypes/epc/surveys/tests/test_pashub_rdsap_site_notes_loading.py
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import json
 import os
+from datetime import date
 from typing import Any, Dict
 
 import pytest
@@ -224,7 +225,7 @@ class TestExample2:
         self, survey: PasHubRdSapSiteNotes
     ) -> None:
         assert survey.inspection_metadata.created_on == "2025-11-10"
-        assert survey.inspection_metadata.date_of_inspection == "2025-09-25"
+        assert survey.inspection_metadata.date_of_inspection == date(2025, 9, 25)
 
     # --- general ---