Additional Services from CENTURY 21

• All homes for Sale in Scotland need a Home Report. The new law means that anyone selling a home needs to provide a Home Report to prospective buyers. This standard report gives information on the condition and valuation of the property in addition to its energy efficiency and other essentials

  It is useful for both potential buyers and sellers, ensuring everyone is better informed. The Home Report is arranged by the seller.

  The Home Report contains three documents:

  Single Survey - assessment of the condition and value of the home, and an accessibility audit.
  Energy Report - assessment of the energy efficiency and environmental impact of the home.
  Property Questionnaire - extra information such as council tax banding and service costs.

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• Since 2008 it has been compulsory for all property offered for sale or let in the UK hold an Energy performance certificate, this also applies to commercial property. In Scotland this forms part of your Home Report when selling. In the rest of the UK it is necessary to have a certificate available or ordered to commence marketing.

  Energy Performance Certificates tell you how energy efficient a home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes - which should have the lowest fuel bills - are in band A. The Certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact the home has on the environment.

  Better-rated homes should have less impact through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings. The Certificate includes recommendations on ways to improve the home's energy efficiency to save you money and help the environment.

  For more information or to order an EPC please contact your local CENTURY 21 Office.

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• Conveyancing is the legal name given to the transfer of a property from one person to another. The property can be freehold or leasehold. Most houses are freehold and most flats are leasehold.

  In the UK conveyancing is usually dealt with by either a conveyancing solicitor or a licensed conveyancer.

  The conveyancing solicitor or licensed conveyancer acting on behalf of the buyer must ensure that he or she obtains a “good title” to the land - i.e., that the person selling the property has the right to sell it and there is nothing that would prevent the buyer from  re-selling the property at any time in the future.

  Century21UK have established relationships with conveyancers throughout the country to make the process as efficient as possible for you. To find out more contact your local Century21UK office.

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