Here’s What You Need To Know About The Home Report

From December 1 2008, all homes for sale in Scotland require a home report. Certain properties are exempt from this, including homes put on the market before December 1 2008 and all new build properties. Now anyone selling a home needs to provide a Home Report to prospective buyers.

What Is A Home Report?

The Home Report is a standard report on the condition and valuation of the home, its energy efficiency and other essential information. It contains three documents:

Single Survey

• Detailed information on the condition and value of the property
• Includes an audit of accessible features useful for older and disabled people, and parents with young children

Compiled by a Chartered Surveyor

Energy Report

• Energy efficiency rating and environmental impact of the home in terms of carbon emissions
• Recommends ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions of the property
• Helps buyers to compare energy costs between homes

Compiled by a Chartered Surveyor

Property Questionnaire

• Includes information such as council tax band, parking facilities, relevant local authority notices, factoring arrangements and alterations made to the property

Completed by the seller or nominee