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Inspections and Reports on Dwellings is a series of four books; the first three of which have already been published to considerable success. This concluding book covers reports prepared before dwellings are put on the market for sale; whether as a legal requirement or on a voluntary basis. All take into account guidelines laid down by the Courts for this type of work.Sellersrsquo; surveys are not new; but only now have standard formats been developed.In England and Wales this is the Home Condition Report; with its Energy Performance Certificate; which can only be prepared by Licensed Home Inspectors. The Home Inspectors hold a Diploma in Home Inspection; sometimes with an add-on Certificate in Valuation of Residential Property for Secured Lending and they are members of a Government approved certification scheme.In Scotland each dwelling must have a Single Survey Report carried out before it goes on the market from 1 December 2008. The Single Survey Report describes the condition; sets out accessibility information; contains a valuation and energy reports. Initially only Chartered Surveyors will be authorised to do this work. Both Inspectors and Surveyors have to follow Codes of Conduct and Practice; carry professional indemnity insurance and allow their reports to be monitored to maintain standards ndash; an entirely new concept.The book examines the relevant legislation and looks closely at the entire qualification and certification process for Home Inspector Valuers. Additionally the likely reaction of sellers; buyers and lenders are discussed. A substantial section is devoted to lending on dwellings and the practicalities of their valuation by the Comparative; Investment and Residual methods following the requirements of the lsquo;Red Bookrsquo;. Four detailed sample reports are included to demonstrate how reports must be presented.The book is intended for all those engaged in the preparation of reports ondwellings whether experienced; newly qualified or studying. As well as beingan essential book for surveyors it will also be of considerable interest tosolicitors and estate agents; particularly those based in Scotland.The authors; experienced Chartered Surveyors; have written extensively on thediagnosis of defects in dwellings and are joint authors of the successful EGBooks publication The Repair and Maintenance of Houses; 2nd edn.