This is a document that tells you what you need to know about the house. It's split into three parts – a single survey and valuation, a property questionnaire and an energy report. A seller or selling agent must give you a Home Report within nine days of you asking for it.

When selling a house in the UK, it's generally the buyer who pays for searches since the results provide valuable insights about the property they're about to buy. However, in some cases, a seller might cover the costs to encourage a quick sale and that they're willing to provide the necessary search reports.