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Scottish Home Report in Cosham

  • Legal requirement
  • Fixed price
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The short answer

Survey, valuation and energy report

Price from
£500.00
Time on site
1 to 2 hours

What you get

You receive a comprehensive Home Report including a Property Questionnaire, a Single Survey with a valuation, and an Energy Performance Certificate.

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When do you need a Scottish Home Report?

You need this report ready before your home hits the market. The law requires most sellers in Scotland to provide these documents to potential buyers.

  • Start the process before listing your home
  • Ensure the report is under three months old
  • Check if your new build is exempt
  • Keep a copy ready for serious viewers
  • Ask about a refresh if selling takes months

What happens on the day

A qualified surveyor will visit to check your home's structure and energy features. They will look at the roof, walls, and heating without moving furniture or lifting floorboards.

  • The visit takes one to three hours
  • The surveyor checks for damp and defects
  • Access to the loft is usually needed
  • They will assess every room and outbuilding
  • You can leave a key or stay

How to prepare

  • Clear clutter around the loft hatch
  • Find your gas and electricity certificates
  • Tidy every room for easy access
  • Gather receipts for recent home improvements
  • Unlock any sheds or outside stores
  • Secure pets in a safe place
  • Check all light bulbs are working
  • Locate your council tax bill details

How to improve your result

  • Fix any small visible damp patches
  • Replace broken or cracked window panes
  • Clear moss and leaves from gutters
  • Ensure the boiler is recently serviced
  • Touch up scuffed paint on walls
  • Bleed radiators to show heating works

Why it is useful day to day

Having this report ready makes the selling process much smoother and faster. It builds trust by showing you are honest about your home's condition from the start.

  • Avoids surprises during the sale process
  • Helps buyers get their mortgage approved faster
  • Shows you how to lower energy bills
  • Gives you a realistic price to expect
  • Saves time by answering common buyer questions

Why we ask these questions

The report answers vital questions about the property's health and worth. It uses a simple rating system so everyone understands what needs fixing right away.

  • It confirms the current market value
  • It highlights urgent repairs with category ratings
  • It estimates yearly energy and heating costs
  • It lists the council tax band clearly
  • It explains the property's overall legal history

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