Home Condition Report (Subscribe)

Home Condition Reports are an optional component of the Home Information Pack otherwise known as HIPs. The report is issued by a Home Inspector who is qualified and accredited. Energy Assessors cannot issue a Home Condition Report.

Although the Home Condition Report is not mandatory as part of the Home Information Pack it can add value in the home selling market place, as the report will provide a detailed survey of the property fabric and connected services. For a home in good condition this could be used as a bargaining chip to resist lower offers of the asking price from potential buyers. Therefore as a home seller you have an advantage over a similar property that does not have such a report.

What does the Home Condition Report (HCR) contain?

A brief summary is given below:

Section A Explains the the home condition report content and extent of the inspection of your home. Provides definitions of the condition ratings provided in the report - see below

Section B General information about the property which is the subject of the survey. A Summary of the condition ratings. The home Insurance reinstatement cost.

Section C Conveyancer matters. Health and Safety risks. Other risks eg. subject to flooding, or landslip and subsidence.

Section D - Exterior aspects of the property Chimneys, Roof, gutters, walls, windows, doors, woodwork, external decoration, other aspects.

Section E - Internal aspects of the property Roof structure, ceilings, internal walls, floors, fireplace/chimney breasts, built in fitments, internal woodwork, bathroom fittings, dampness, other aspects.

Section F - Visual inspection of Services of the property including: Gas, electricity, heating, water and drainage for the property. Each element is given an objective statement and a condition rating by the home inspector. A recommendation for a safety inspection or service by a registered engineer may be given in the objective statement.

Section G - Grounds and outbuildings Permanent outbuildings and garages. Patio areas and garden walls. No condition ratings are given by the home inspector for such buildings.

Section H - Energy Performance Certificate. An energy rating is applied to the property, the energy certificate is included in the Home Information Pack. The certificate can be issued by a Domestic Energy Assessor or a Home Inspector.

Condition Rating Definitions in the Home Condition Report:

NI - Not Inspected

1 - No repair is presently required. Normal maintenance must be carried out.

2 - Some repairs or replacements are required but these are not considered to be serious or urgent.

3 - This is considered serious and in need of urgent repair or replacement.

In Scotland the Home Condition Report is known as the Home Report Scotland.

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