See an example of the Single Survey report.
What happens if the Single Survey identifies a significant problem with the condition of the house such as dry or wet rot? Does the seller have to rectify the problem?
That is a decision for the seller. The seller may choose to rectify the problem or may for other reasons, market the property immediately. There is nothing in the legislation forcing the seller down one particular route. From the Single Survey report, the seller will at least be aware that there is a problem and have options as to what to do about it.
What opportunity will purchasers have to ask questions of or raise ssues with the surveyor who conducted the Single Survey?
This will be a matter for individual surveying firms to decide. There is nothing in the legislation that prevents them from answering purchasers' questions about the Single Survey.
What is the purpose of the accessibility audit in the Single Survey?
The criteria used in the accessibility section of the Single Survey have been developed and revised with Ownership Options in Scotland, upon whose research they are based. The criteria are intended to provide to help people with particular needs to assess whether a house is likely to be suitable for them to live in. This will make Scotland the first country in the world to require that the accessible features of every property for sale are highlighted to potential purchasers. This information will benefit parents with young children and older people, as well as disabled people. Buyers will be able to tell just how easy to access a property for sale is with the Single Survey highlighting, amongst other things, how many steps are present, which floors the property is on as well as the presence of easily accessed nearby parking. This information will be of benefit to all buyers and invaluable to some.