The SAVA Home Condition Survey (HCS) has been designed for buyers but closely follows the same inspection and reporting principles as the Home Condition Report (HCR). The biggest differences are that it does not contain an energy report (EPC) and there are revised terms of engagement. The main benefits of the HCS for homeowners are:

•   A jargon free and easy to understand inspection and report with the 1, 2, 3 condition ratings

•   The ability to include photographs

•   The surveyors are part of a Quality Assurance monitoring scheme which also provides an escalation process for complaints