What is a Home Condition Survey (HCS)?
The HCS is a jargon-free and easy to understand report which details the condition of a property. It is very similar to the HCR. The big difference between a HCR and a HCS is that the HCS is a report purely based on the condition of the property and it does not contain an EPC. As many people wanting to know more about the condition of their property already have an EPC, there is no need to get a HCR done, which will cost more than a HCS. The HCS will also show photos of the property, which the HCR does not allow for.