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Home Report
Frequently Asked Questions for Sellers
Q1 - What is a Home Report?
A - The Home Report includes
a) A Single Survey which is a report prepared by a Chartered Surveyor on the condition and value of the property,
b) An Energy Report which will provide an energy efficiency rating of a property together with useful advice to cut fuel bills and increase the homes energy efficiency.
c) A Property Questionnaire which contains further information about the home such as alterations that have been made, factoring costs and council tax banding.
Q2 – I am thinking about selling my house. When do I have to provide a Home Report?
A - Properties marketed for sale from 1st December 2008 in Scotland will need a Home Report.
Q3 - Who arranges a Home Report?
A - The Home Report is arranged by the seller's agent or the seller. A chartered surveyor must provide the Single Survey and Energy Report. The seller of the house completes the Property Questionnaire.
Q4 – Who pays for the Home Report?
A – The seller is responsible for providing the home report.
Q5 - How much does a Home Report cost?
A - The cost of a Single Survey and Energy Report is set by individual surveying firms and will vary according to the size of the house. There should no costs associated with the Property Questionnaire as it is completed by the seller of the home.
Q6 - How 'old' can the Home Report documents be when the property is put on the market?
A - Documents should be no more than 12 weeks old when the house is put on the market. A house for sale which has a Home Report can be taken off the market for 28 days without needing a new Home Report.
Q7 - What happens if the Single Survey identifies a significant problem with the condition of the house such as dry or wet rot? Does the seller have to rectify the problem?
A – sellers can
a) do nothing
b) fix the problem
c) obtain information on the cost of process for fixing the problem and make it available to the buyer