When is a Home Report not needed?

From 1st December 2008, if you are selling a home you will usually need a Home Report. However, there are some exceptions.

 
New Homes
Homes sold "off-plan" to first purchaser or to first occupier.
 
 
 
Newly converted premises
New conversions not previously used in their converted state.
 
 
 
Sales involving no external marketing
Would include private sales, properties without vacant possession and "Right to Buy" properties.
 
 
 
Seasonal and holiday accomodation
Refers only to properties with permission to use during less than 11 months of the year.
 
 
 
Portfolio of residential properties
A home which is to be sold along with one or more other homes.
 
 
 
"Mixed Sales"
Applies to homes sold with one or more non-residential properties.
 
 
 
Dual use of a dwelling house
Applies where a property is used for both residential and commercial purposes.
 
 
 
Unsafe properties
Properties marketed as unsuitable for occupation in their present condition.
 
 
 
Properties to be demolished
Properties marketed with the necessary consents for demolition and re-development.