Executive Policies and Functions- Assessment of Relevance to, and Impact on, Race Equality

Topic	Housing and Regeneration
Policy Description	(Investment) Introduction of mandatory single Survey and Property Sale Questionnaire in 2007. The Single Survey will provide prospective buyers with detailed information about the conditionof a house before making an offer
Area you are, or are going to be, addressing in the next three years?	Yes
Relevant To Duty?	Yes
Parts of Duty?	1. Eliminate unlawful racial discrimination 2. Promote equality of opportunity 3. Promote good relations between people of different racial groups The duty to provide a single Survey is mandatory for every property in Scotland that is marketed for sale. There are exceptions to the duty to provide a Single Survey but these relate directly to types of properties such as New Build and a portfolio of properties.
Screening for Impact	No
When and Who	Impact assessment will be picked up following the public consultation
Outcome
Other Work Planned	The consultation process may highlight any issues received from any of the main equality bodies.
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The Scottish Government