What Do Category 1, 2 and 3 Mean on a Scottish Home Report?
A plain-English guide to the RICS condition ratings used in every Scottish Home Report, and what buyers should actually do when they see a Category 3.
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Dense surveyor terminology translated into plain English. Know what you're looking at before you offer on a Scottish property.
How to Read a Scottish Home Report: A Buyer's Guide
Scottish Home Reports run to 50+ pages of surveyor jargon. Here's what's actually in one, and where to look first.
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Home Report Red Flags: What Actually Matters Before You Offer
Not every issue in a Home Report is worth worrying about. Here's how to tell a genuine red flag from routine wear and tear.
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Home Report Valuation vs Asking Price: What It Means for Your Offer
In Scotland the asking price is usually set below the Home Report valuation on purpose. Here's what that means for what you should offer.
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Home Report Jargon Explained: A Plain-English Glossary
Single Survey, Property Questionnaire, Category ratings, EPC — a quick glossary for anyone reading a Scottish Home Report for the first time.
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