Home Reports - How they will affect you?

From 1st December 2008, Home Reports will be needed for every property put on the market. The Scottish Government's view is that the general public should have detailed information about the condition and value of the property, before an offer is made and expenditure incurred by any purchaser. The Home Report is also to include an energy efficiency report, which will advise purchasers on how to save money on energy bills, and provide a better appreciation of the environmental impact of individual homes.
Home Report Contents
The Home Report will comprise three separate documents:-
1. Property Questionnaire
The property questionnaire is completed by the seller of the home, where required with the assistance of their solicitor/estate agent. It contains information about the home which is useful for both buyers and surveyors.
2. The Single Survey
The Single Survey contains an assessment by a Surveyor of the condition of the home, a valuation element and an accessibility audit for people with particular needs.
3. The Energy Report

The Energy Report contains an assessment by the Surveyor of the energy efficiency of the home and its environmental impact. It will also recommend ways to improve its energy efficiency.
At PRG, we will be ensuring that with effect from 1 December 2008, we will have systems in place to ensure that your Home Report is available, at the same time as your home is first put on the market. We are ensuring that our systems are fully compliant with the new legislation, are easy to use and accessible to all.
As the seller, our clients will complete the property questionnaire, with our help wherever needed. The single survey and energy report will be completed by a Surveyor, instructed by us on your behalf.
We will then create an online Home Report for your property, once all the elements are complete. This can then be viewed by potential purchasers on request online, though a hard copy version can be ordered if required. We would ensure that you have an adequate supply of hard copy versions to have on hand for viewers.
If you would like further information about how the new regime will operate, please do not hesitate to contact one of our Property Managers Mairi Mitchell or Morven Smith or any oif our ssolicitors in any of our offices.