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Home Reports

A Home Report is required for the majority of Scottish properties for sale. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller you need to know what to look out for.

Home Reports were introduced to the Scottish property system by the Scottish Government in an effort to encourage a fairer and greener housing market.

The Home Report comprises three documents:

Home buyers report - property questionnaireThe Property Questionnaire: Completed by the seller of the property, usually with the assistance of their solicitor. It contains information about the home that will be useful for buyers and surveyors.

 

 

 

 

 

ESPC home report single-surveyThe 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home buyers report - energy reportThe 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 the energy efficiency of the property.

 

 

 

 

 

10 things you need to know about Home Reports

  1. A Home Report is commissioned by the seller and is completed by the seller, their solicitor estate agent and surveyor.
  2. A surveyor will complete the Single Survey and the Energy Report.
  3. A Home Report must be prepared before a property can be marketed for sale.
  4. The Home Report cannot be older than 12 weeks when the property starts to be marketed.
  5. The cost of a Home Report will vary depending on the type of property.
  6. The seller is responsible for the cost of the Home Report.
  7. There is no set shelf life for a Home Report, however if a property has been on the market for some time the mortgage lender may request an updated version.
  8. A Home Report can be obtained by clicking the red Home Report link on espc.com next to property details or by contacting the seller's solicitors.
  9. If requested, a copy of the Home Report must be provided to a prospective buyer within nine calendar days.
  10. All properties require a Home Report, however there are a small number of exceptions.


How can ESPC help with Home Reports?

As property experts, we know exactly what we're doing when it comes to Home Reports. When you instruct an ESPC solicitor estate agent to market your property for sale, they will also arrange your Home Report and ensure that you are fully compliant.

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