Home Reports

From December 1, 2008, houses for sale have had to be marketed with a Home Report.

This is a pack of three documents: a Single Survey, an Energy Report and a Property Questionnaire. The Home Report will be made available on request to prospective buyers of the home.

What's in it?

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.

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.

View/Download an example of the 'Single Survey' (PDF format)

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 home buyers to make 'green' choices, by comparing energy costs between homes and giving practical advice to reduce carbon emissions and save on energy bills.

View/Download an example of the 'Energy Report' (PDF format)

Property Questionaire

The Property Questionnaire contains information for home buyers, 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.

View/Download an example of the 'Property Questionaire' (PDF format)