The purpose of these Inspection and Reporting Requirements is to assist chartered surveyors to produce Single Survey Reports in accordance with the requirements of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Prescribed Document) Regulations 2008.

The Single Survey is a Level 2 Homebuyers Survey and Valuation (HSV) equivalent survey which includes a valuation. Chartered surveyors should always bear in mind that the principle purpose of the Single Survey Report is to assist the main parties to the transaction by reporting in an objective way.