From December 1st 2008, all houses marketed for sale will need 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.

This is an initiative led by the Scottish Government and everything you need to know is homereportscotland.co.uk. You can also visit the official Government site.

The Single Survey contains an assessment by a Chartered Surveyor of the condition of the home, a valuation and an accessibility audit for people with particular needs.

The Energy Report contains an assessment by a Chartered Surveyor of the energy efficiency of the home and its environmental impact. It also recommends ways to improve its energy efficiency.

The Property Questionnaire is completed by the seller of the home. It contains additional information about the home, such as Council Tax banding and factoring costs that will be useful to buyers.

Click here for more information at
HomeReportScotland.co.uk