Home Report

From 1st December 2008 Home Reports are compulsory on all properties marketed for sale in Scotland.

Any properties that were listed before the 1st of December and are still on the market after the 4th January 2009 require only the Energy Report to be carried out. This has to be carried out prior to the sale of the property.

If you have any questions regarding the Home Report call me on: 01369 701755.

The Home Report consists of:-
A Single Survey contains an assessment by a surveyor of the condition of the home, a valuation and an accessibility audit for people with particular needs.

 
An Energy Report contains an assessment by a surveyor of the energy efficiency of the home and its environmental impact. It also recommends ways to improve its energy efficiency.

A Property Questionnaire is completed by the seller of the home. It contains additional information about the home, such as Council Tax banding and factoring costs that will be useful to buyers.

A Mortgage Report is a report on the suitability of the property for mortgage purposes and contains a mortgage valuation.

 
Single Survey
The Single Survey gives sellers detailed information about the condition and value of a home before it is marketed for sale. It also gives buyers better information about the condition and value of a home before they make an offer to purchase.

Single Survey
The Single Survey includes an accessibility audit that will make Scotland the first country to require that the accessible features of every home for sale are highlighted to potential buyers. This information will benefit parents with young children and older people, as well as disabled people.

Energy Report
The Energy Report gives a home's energy efficiency rating and its environmental impact in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. It recommends ways to improve the building's energy efficiency and gives contact details for further advice and information about how to make a home more energy efficient and save fuel costs. The Energy Report helps homebuyers to make 'green' choices, by comparing energy costs between homes and giving practical advice to reduce carbon emissions and save on energy bills.

Property Questionnaire
The Property Questionnaire contains information for homebuyers, solicitors and surveyors.

It would include, for example: a home's council tax band, parking facilities, factoring arrangements, any local authority notices that affect it and alterations that have been made to the home.

This information will be useful for buyers before they decide whether to submit an offer to purchase a home. The Property Questionnaire will also reduce the risk of delay and difficulties in conveyancing.

If you have any questions regarding the Home Report call me on: 01369 701755.