Home Reports

As chartered surveyors and valuers, Chalmers & Co can provide home reports, which are required from 1st December 2008 for *most residential properties offered for sale. The report must be provided by the vendor and made available for all prospective purchasers on request.

There are three elements in all home reports, which cost from £300 (+ VAT) to £800 (+ VAT), depending upon a property's value. The main components of the report are as follows:

• Single Survey – an objective report on the condition and market value of the property completed by a chartered surveyor. Estimates for required repairs or improvements may also be provided. The report can be adapted for the purchaser's mortgage provider (subject to being accepted by the funder).
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – provides an energy efficiency rating and environmental impact rating (covering both current and potential ratings). An EPC also provides information on fuel costs and suggests energy efficiency improvements.
• Property Questionnaire – a simple document completed by the vendor to give details such as the property's Council Tax band, parking, listing, alterations, central heating, services, guarantees and boundaries.

* New build and newly converted properties which have not been lived in before do not require a Home Report.

For more detailed information on Home Reports you can download this RICS report [6Mb PDF file] with guidance for buyers and sellers.

Chalmers & Co's valuation expertise and local knowledge ensure that we can provide clear, reliable and cost effective Home Reports. For more information and to discuss your requirements please call Sarah Fuller on 01620 829927, email her via s.fuller@chalmers-surveyors.com or complete an enquiry form.