A Home Report is a particular part of Scotland's selling and buying process, with exceptions that need checking. If you are selling, ask the appropriate professional what is required for your property and how the report will be prepared and made available. If buying, read the report and discuss limitations or concerns before relying on it.
Use the information properly
- Check what the report covers and its date.
- Note qualifications, inaccessible areas and recommended follow-up.
- Ask your lender what valuation information it will accept.
- Discuss property or legal concerns with the relevant professional.
Do not assume the report eliminates every need for further investigation or applies to every listing. Keep any supplementary reports and correspondence together so you can understand which questions have actually been answered.
The official Scottish Home Report guidance explains the general framework. Coordinate the report with marketing, offers and your solicitor's work, then update the moving budget with the actual quoted fees. A survey-cost comparison can organise scope and price, but cannot assess a report's technical findings or legal adequacy.
Put it into practice
Use the personalised moving checklist and timeline to organise your own figures or next steps. Keep its assumptions alongside your plan.