New BCR upfront sellers survey aims ‘to set new standard for property information’
- Jeremy Richardson
- Jan 5
- 2 min read
The new BCR seller-commissioned pre-sale property report aims to tackle the housing market’s lack of upfront information and ‘set a new standard’ for the industry.
The BCR Home Insight Survey has been designed to deliver clear and independent insight from the moment a property is listed, with the aim of speeding up sales, cutting fall-throughs, supporting compliance and encouraging transparency.
The report aims to make moving home faster, fairer and less risky, empowering property sellers and their agents and legal advisers with clear, consistent data that can be made available to intending buyers.
“The BCR Home Insight Survey is designed to meet the combined needs of sellers, buyers, estate agents and legal advisers - it is not just another report, it’s a tool designed to improve confidence, reduce wasted time and cut costs for everyone in the chain by providing comprehensive and independent insight before marketing begins.”
The BCR Home Insight Survey delivers a thorough, visual, non-invasive inspection suitable for all residential property types. It covers Material Information aligned with CMA and marketing requirements, conveyancing data to support legal due diligence, health and safety risks relevant to occupiers, climate resilience factors encompassing Law Society and SLC guidance, and detailed construction and condition insights, from minor maintenance to major defects such as damp, rot, roof issues, and structural problems.
“By addressing these elements upfront, the survey reduces the risk of surprises and disputes later, paving the way for faster, more secure completions. In the current climate of unusually high volumes of stock being listed by agents, making a property standout is key to securing a committed buyer at a strong price. By commissioning a BCR Home Insight Survey a seller demonstrates that they are being honest, open and fair, helping buyers identify properties with a reduced risk of hidden costs and defects.”
