24 HILL AVENUE TROQUEER DUMFRIES DG2 7HN

24 HILL AVENUETROQUEERDUMFRIESDG2 7HN

Energy performance certificate

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Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

24 HILL AVENUE, TROQUEER, DUMFRIES, DG2 7HN

Dwelling type: Top-floor flatDate of assessment: 22 March 2013Date of certificate: 22 March 2013Total floor area: 73 m2

Reference number: 6117-3727-1100-0072-6926Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwellingPrimary Energy Indicator: 191 kWh/m2/yearMain heating and fuel: Boiler and radiators, mains

gas

Estimated energy costs for your home for 3 years* £1,815

Over 3 years you could save* £150

See yourrecommendations

report for moreinformation

* based upon the cost of energy for heating, hot water, lighting and ventilation, calculated using standard assumptions

Very energy efficient - lower running costs Current Potential

A(92 plus)

B(81-91)

70 73C(69-80)

D(55-68)

E(39-54

F(21-38)

G(1-20)

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Energy Efficiency Rating

This graph shows the current efficiency of your home,taking into account both energy efficiency and fuelcosts. The higher this rating, the lower your fuel billsare likely to be.

Your current rating is band C (70). The average ratingfor a home in Scotland is band D (61).

The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking allof the improvement measures listed within yourrecommendations report.

Very environmentally friendly - lower CO2 emissions Current Potential

A(92 plus)

B(81-91)

71 73C(69-80)

D(55-68)

E(39-54

F(21-38)

G(1-20)

Not environmentally friendly - higher CO2 emissions

Environmental Impact (CO2) Rating

This graph shows the effect of your home on theenvironment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions. The higher the rating, the less impact it hason the environment.

Your current rating is band C (71). The average ratingfor a home in Scotland is band D (59).

The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking allof the improvement measures listed within yourrecommendations report.

Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient

Recommended measures Indicative cost Typical savingsover 3 years

Available withGreen Deal

1 Internal or external wall insulation £4,000 - £14,000 £90

2 Low energy lighting £15 £48

A full list of recommended improvement measures for your home, together with more information on potential cost andsavings and advice to help you carry out improvements can be found in your recommendations report.

THIS PAGE IS THE ENERGY PERFORMANCECERTIFICATE WHICH MUST BE AFFIXED TO THEDWELLING AND NOT BE REMOVED UNLESS IT IS

REPLACED WITH AN UPDATED CERTIFICATE

The Green Deal may allow you to make yourhome warmer and cheaper to run at no up-frontcapital cost. See your recommendations report

for more details.

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Recommendations Report24 HILL AVENUE, TROQUEER, DUMFRIES, DG2 7HN22 March 2013 RRN: 6117-3727-1100-0072-6926

Summary of the energy performance related features of this homeThis table sets out the results of the survey which lists the current energy-related features of this home. Each elementis assessed by the national calculation methodology; 1 star = very poor (least efficient), 2 stars = poor, 3 stars =average, 4 stars = good and 5 stars = very good (most efficient). The assessment does not take into consideration thecondition of an element and how well it is working. ‘Assumed’ means that the insulation could not be inspected and anassumption has been made in the methodology, based on age and type of construction.

Element Description Energy Efficiency Environmental

Walls Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Roof Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Floor (other premises below)

Windows Fully double glazed

Main heating Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Main heating controls Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs

Secondary heating None

Hot water From main system

Lighting Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets

The energy efficiency rating of your homeYour Energy Efficiency Rating is calculated using the standard UK methodology, RdSAP. This calculates energy usedfor heating, hot water, lighting and ventilation and then applies fuel costs to that energy use to give an overall ratingfor your home. The rating is given on a scale of 1 to 100. Other than the cost of fuel for electrical appliances and forcooking, a building with a rating of 100 would cost almost nothing to run.

As we all use our homes in different ways, the energy rating is calculated using standard occupancy assumptionswhich may be different from the way you use it. The rating also uses national weather information to allow comparisonbetween buildings in different parts of Scotland. However, to make information more relevant to your home, localweather data is used to calculate your energy use, CO2 emissions, running costs and the savings possible from makingimprovements.

The impact of your home on the environmentOne of the biggest contributors to global warming is carbon dioxide. The energy we use for heating, lighting and powerin our homes produces over a quarter of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions. Different fuels produce different amountsof carbon dioxide for every kilowatt hour (kWh) of energy used. The Environmental Impact Rating of your home iscalculated by applying these 'carbon factors' for the fuels you use to your overall energy use.

The average Scottish household produces about 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Based on this assessment,heating and lighting this home currently produces approximately 2.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Adoptingrecommendations in this report can reduce emissions and protect the environment. If you were to install all of theserecommendations this could reduce emissions by 0.3 tonnes per year. You could reduce emissions even more byswitching to renewable energy sources.

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Estimated energy costs for this home

Current energy costs Potential energy costs

Heating £1,383 over 3 years £1,287 over 3 years

Hot water £246 over 3 years £246 over 3 years

Lighting £186 over 3 years £132 over 3 years

Totals £1,815 £1,665

You couldsave £150

over 3 years

Potential future savings

These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water.This excludes energy use for running appliances such as TVs, computers and cookers, and the benefits of anyelectricity generated by this home (for example, from photovoltaic panels). The potential savings in energy costs showthe effect of undertaking all of the recommended measures listed below.

Recommendations for improvementThe measures below will improve the energy and environmental performance of this dwelling. The performanceratings after improvements listed below are cumulative; that is, they assume the improvements have been installed inthe order that they appear in the table. Further information about the recommended measures and other simpleactions to take today to save money is available from your local Energy Saving Scotland advice centre which can becontacted on 0800 512 012. Before carrying out work, make sure that the appropriate permissions are obtained,where necessary. This may include permission from a landlord (if you are a tenant) or the need to get a BuildingWarrant for certain types of work.

Recommended measures Indicative cost Typical savingper year

Rating after improvement

Energy EnvironmentGreenDeal

C 72 C 73

C 73 C 731 Internal or external wall insulation £4,000 - £14,000 £30

2 Low energy lighting for all fixedoutlets £15 £16

Measures which have a green deal tick are likely to be eligible for Green Deal finance plans based on indicativecosts. Subsidy also may be available for some measures, such as solid wall insulation. Additional support may also beavailable for certain households in receipt of means tested benefits. Measures which have an orange tick mayneed additional finance. To find out how you could use Green Deal finance to improve your property, visitwww.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland or contact the Scottish Green Deal advice service at your local Energy SavingScotland advice centre on 0800 512 012.

Choosing the right improvement package

For free and impartial advice on choosing suitable measures for your property, contact your local EnergySaving Scotland advice centre on 0800 512 012 or go to www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland.

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Low and zero carbon (LZC) energy sources are sources of energy that release either very little or no carbon dioxideinto the atmosphere when they are used. Installing these sources may help reduce energy bills as well as cuttingcarbon.LZC energy sources present: There are none provided for this home


About the recommended measures to improve your home’s performance ratingThis section offers additional information and advice on the recommended improvement measures for your home

1 Internal or external wall insulationInternal or external wall insulation involves adding a layer of insulation to either the inside or the outside surfaceof the external walls, which reduces heat loss and lowers fuel bills. As it is more expensive than cavity wallinsulation it is only recommended for walls without a cavity, or where for technical reasons a cavity cannot befilled. Internal insulation, known as dry-lining, is where a layer of insulation is fixed to the inside surface ofexternal walls; this type of insulation is best applied when rooms require redecorating. External solid wallinsulation is the application of an insulant and a weather-protective finish to the outside of the wall. This mayimprove the look of the home, particularly where existing brickwork or rendering is poor, and will provide long-lasting weather protection. Further information can be obtained from the National Insulation Association(www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk). It should be noted that planning permission might be required andthat building regulations apply to this work so it is best to check with your local authority whether a buildingwarrant or planning permission will be required.

2 Low energy lightingReplacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs over thelifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Also consider selecting lowenergy light fittings when redecorating; contact the Lighting Association for your nearest stockist of DomesticEnergy Efficient Lighting Scheme fittings.

Low and zero carbon energy sources

Your home's heat demand

For most homes, the vast majority of energy costs come from heating the home. Where applicable to your home, thetable below shows the energy that could be saved by insulating the attic and walls, based upon the typical energy usefor this building. Numbers shown in brackets are the reduction in energy use possible from each improvementmeasure.

Heat demand Existing dwelling Impact of loftinsulation

Impact of cavitywall insulation

Impact of solid wallinsulation

Space heating (kWh per year) 8,375 N/A (2,253) (1,014)

Water heating (kWh per year) 2,041

Addendum

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About this documentThe Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendations Report for this dwelling were produced following anenergy assessment undertaken by an assessor accredited by BRE, an Approved Organisation appointed by ScottishMinisters. The certificate has been produced under the Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2008from data lodged to the Scottish EPC register.

Assessor's name: J Malcolm HunterAssessor membership number: BREC000708Company name/trading name: J&E ShepherdAddress: 18

Castle StreetDumfriesDG1 1DR

Phone number: 01382 200 454Email address: [email protected] party disclosure: No related party

This Certificate and report will be available to view online by any party with access to the report reference number andto organisations delivering energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives on behalf of the Scottish and UKGovernments. If you are the current owner or occupier of this building and do not wish this data to be shared with thirdparties for purposes other than the sale or rental of the property, please notify the assessor listed above and your datawill be restricted accordingly. Further information on this and on Energy Performance Certificates in general can befound at www.scotland.gov.uk.

Opportunity to benefit from a Green Deal on this propertyWhen the Green Deal launches, it may enable owners and occupiers to make improvements to their property to makeit more energy efficient. Under a Green Deal, the cost of the improvements is repaid over time via a credit agreement.Repayments are made through a charge added to the electricity bill for the property.

To see which improvements are recommended for this property, please turn to page 3. You can choose whichimprovements you want to install and ask for a quote from an authorised Green Deal provider. They will organiseinstallation by an authorised Green Deal installer. If you move home, the responsibility for paying the Green Dealcharge under the credit agreement passes to the new electricity bill payer.

For householders in receipt of income-related benefits, additional help may be available.

To find out more, visit www.direct.gov.uk/savingenergy or call 0300 123 1234.

Authorisedhome energyassessment

Finance atno upfront

cost

Choose fromauthorisedinstallers

May be paidfrom savingsin energy bills

Repaymentsstay with theelectricity bill

payer

Scottish Single Survey

survey report on:

24 Hill Avenue, Troqueer,Dumfries, DG2 7HN22nd March 2013

24 Hill AvenueTroqueerDumfriesDG2 7HN

Mr & Mrs Harkness

c/o BPK Estate Agents13/15 Church CrescentDumfriesDG1 1DF

J & E Shepherd

22nd March 2013

Single Survey

Property address

Customer

Customer address

Prepared by

Date of inspection

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Terms & Conditions (With MVR) - 1\10\2008

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PART 1 - GENERAL1.1 THE SURVEYORS

The Seller has engaged the Surveyors to provide the Single Survey Report and a generic MortgageValuation Report for Lending Purposes. The Seller has also engaged the Surveyors to provide anEnergy Report in the format prescribed by the accredited Energy Company.

The Surveyors are authorised to provide a transcript or retype of the generic Mortgage ValuationReport on to Lender specific pro-forma. Transcript reports are commonly requested by Brokers andLenders. The transcript report will be in the format required by the Lender but will contain the sameinformation, inspection date and valuation figure as the generic Mortgage Valuation Report and theSingle Survey. The Surveyors will decline any transcript request which requires the provision ofinformation additional to the information in the Report and the generic Mortgage Valuation Report untilthe Seller has conditionally accepted an offer to purchase made in writing.

Once the Seller has conditionally accepted an offer to purchase made in writing, the Purchaser'slender or conveyancer may request that the Surveyors provide general comment on standardappropriate supplementary documentation. In the event of a significant amount of documentationbeing provided to the Surveyors, an additional fee may be incurred by the Purchaser. Any additionalfee will be agreed in writing.

If information is provided to the Surveyors during the conveyancing process which materially affectsthe valuation stated in the Report and generic Mortgage Valuation Report, the Surveyors reserve theright to reconsider the valuation. Where the Surveyors require to amend the valuation in consequenceof such information, they will issue an amended Report and generic Mortgage Valuation Report to theSeller. It is the responsibility of the Seller to ensure that the amended Report and generic MortgageValuation Report are transmitted to every prospective Purchaser.

The individual Surveyor will be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors who iscompetent to survey, value and report upon Residential Property .

If the Surveyors have had a previous business relationship within the past two years with the Seller orSellers Agent or relative to the property, they will be obliged to indicate this by ticking the adjacent box.

The Surveyors have a written complaints handling procedure. This is available from the offices of theSurveyors at the address stated.

THE REPORTThe Surveyors will not provide an amended Report on the Property, except to correct factualinaccuracies.

The Report will identify the nature and source of information relied upon in its preparation.

The Surveyor shall provide a Market Value of the Property, unless the condition of the Property is suchthat it would be inappropriate to do so. A final decision on whether a loan will be granted rests with theLender who may impose retentions in line with their lending criteria. The date of condition and valueof the property will be the date of inspection.

To date, Purchasers have normally obtained their own report from their chosen Surveyor. By contrast,a Single Survey is instructed by the Seller and made available to all potential Purchasers in theexpectation that the successful Purchaser will have relied upon it. The Royal Institution of CharteredSurveyors rules require disclosure of any potential conflict of interest when acting for the Seller andthe Purchaser in the same transaction. The Single Survey may give rise to a conflict of interest and ifthis is of concern to any party they are advised to seek their own independent advice.

1 Which shall be in accordance with the current RICS Valuation Standards (The Red Book) and RICS Rules of Conduct.

Terms and Conditions

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The Report and any expressions or assessments in it are not intended as advice to the Seller orPurchaser or any other person in relation to an asking price or any other sales or marketing decisions.The Report is based solely on the Property and is not to be relied upon in any manner whatsoeverwhen considering the valuation or condition of any other property.

If certain minor matters are mentioned in the Report it should not be assumed that the Property is freeof other minor defects.

Neither the whole nor any part of the Report may be published in any way, reproduced or distributedby any party other than the Seller, prospective purchasers and the Purchaser and their respectiveprofessional advisers without the prior written consent of the Surveyors.

LIABILITYThe Report is prepared with the skill and care reasonably to be expected of a competent residentialsurveyor who is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

The Report is addressed to the Seller and was prepared in the expectation that it (or a complete copy)along with these Terms and Conditions (or a complete copy) would (or, as the case might be, wouldhave been) be disclosed and delivered to:-

The Surveyors acknowledge that their duty of skill and care in relation to the Report is owed to theSeller and to the Purchaser. The Surveyors accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever in relationto the Report to persons other than the Seller and the Purchaser. The Seller and Purchaser should beaware that if a Lender seeks to rely on this Report they do so at their own risk. In particular, theSurveyors accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever to any Lender in relation to the Report. Anysuch Lender relies upon the Report entirely at their own risk.

GENERIC MORTGAGE VALUATION REPORTThe Surveyors undertake to the Seller that they will prepare a generic Mortgage Valuation Report,which will be issued along with the Single Survey. It is the responsibility of the Seller to ensure thatthe generic Mortgage Valuation Report is provided to every potential Purchaser.

TRANSCRIPT MORTGAGE VALUATION FOR LENDING PURPOSESThe Surveyors undertake that on being asked to do so by a prospective purchaser, or his/herprofessional advisor or Lender, they will prepare a Transcript Mortgage Valuation Report for LendingPurposes on terms and conditions to be agreed between the Surveyors and Lender and solely for theuse of the Lender and upon which the Lender may rely. The decision as to whether finance will beprovided is entirely a matter for the Lender. The Transcript Mortgage Valuation Report will be frominformation contained in the Report and the generic Mortgage Valuation Report.

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the Seller;

any person(s) noting an interest in purchasing the Property from the Seller;

any person(s) who make(s) (or on whose behalf is made) an offer to purchase the Property,whether or not that offer is accepted by the Seller;

the Purchaser; and

the professional advisers of any of these.


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1.6 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYAll intellectual property rights whatsoever (including copyright) in and to the Report, excluding theheadings and rubrics, are the exclusive property of the Surveyors and shall remain their exclusiveproperty unless they assign the same to any other party in writing.

PAYMENTThe Surveyors are entitled to refrain from delivering the Report to anyone until the fee and othercharges for it notified to the Seller have been paid. Additional fees will be charged for subsequentinspections and Reports.

CANCELLATIONThe Seller will be entitled to cancel the inspection by notifying the Surveyor's office at any time beforethe day of the inspection.

The Surveyor will be entitled not to proceed with the inspection (and will so report promptly to theSeller) if after arriving at the property, the Surveyor concludes that it is of a type of construction ofwhich the surveyor has insufficient specialist knowledge to be able to provide the inspectionsatisfactorily. The Surveyor will also be entitled not to proceed if after arriving at the property, thesurveyor concludes that the property is exempt under Part 3 of The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 asdetailed in the (Prescribed Documents) Regulations 2008. If there is a potential threat to their healthor personal safety, the inspection may be postponed or cancelled, at the Surveyor's discretion.

In the case of cancellation or the inspection not proceeding, the Surveyor will refund any fees paid bythe Seller for the inspection and Report, except for expenses reasonably incurred and any fee due inlight of the final paragraph of this section.

In the case of cancellation by the Seller, for whatever reason, after the inspection has taken place butbefore a written report is issued, the Surveyor will be entitled to raise an Invoice equivalent to 80% ofthe agreed fee.

PRECEDENCEIf there is any incompatibility between these Terms and Conditions and the Report, these Terms andConditions take precedence.

DEFINITIONS


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the "Lender" is the party who has provided or intends or proposes to provide financial assistanceto the Purchaser towards the purchase of the Property and in whose favour a standard securitywill be granted over the Property;

the "Transcript Mortgage Valuation Report for Lending Purposes" means a separate report,prepared by the Surveyor, prepared from information in the Report and the generic MortgageValuation Report, but in a style and format required by the Lender. The Transcript MortgageValuation Report for Lending Purposes will be prepared with the skill and care reasonably to beexpected from a surveyor who is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors andwho is competent to survey, value and report on the Property;

the "Generic Mortgage Valuation Report" means a separate report, prepared by the Surveyorfrom information in the Report but in the Surveyor's own format;


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PART 2 - DESCRIPTION OF THE REPORTTHE SERVICEThe Single Survey is a Report by an independent Surveyor, prepared in an objective way regardingthe condition and value of the Property on the day of the inspection, and who is a member of the RoyalInstitution of Chartered Surveyors. It includes an Energy Report as required by Statute and this is inthe format of the accredited Energy Company. In addition, the Surveyor has agreed to supply ageneric Mortgage Valuation Report.

THE INSPECTIONThe Inspection is a general surface examination of those parts of the Property which are accessible: inother words, visible and readily available for examination from ground and floor levels, without risk ofcausing damage to the Property or injury to the Surveyor.

All references to visual inspection refer to an inspection from within the property at floor level and fromground level within the site and adjoining public areas, without the need to move any obstructions.Any references to left or right are taken facing the front of the property.

The Inspection is carried out with the Seller's permission, without causing damage to the building orcontents. Furniture, stored items and insulation are not moved.

Unless identified in the report the Surveyor will assume that no harmful or hazardous materials havebeen used in the construction. The presence or possible consequences of any site contamination willnot be researched.


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the "Market Value" is the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date ofvaluation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's-length transaction after propermarketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion;

the "Property" is the property which forms the subject of the Report;

the "Purchaser" is the person (or persons) who enters into a contract to buy the Property from theSeller;

a "prospective Purchaser" is anyone considering buying the Property;

the "Report" is the report, of the kind described in Part 2 of these Terms and Conditions and in theform set out in part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Prescribed Documents)Regulations 2008;

the "Seller" is/are the proprietor(s) of the Property;

the "Surveyor" is the author of the Report on the Property; and

the "Surveyors" are the firm or company of which the Surveyor is an employee, director, memberor partner (unless the Surveyor is not an employee, director, member or partner, when the"Surveyors" means the Surveyor) whose details are set out at the head of the Report.

the "Energy Report" is the advice given by the accredited Energy Company, based on informationcollected by the Surveyor during the Inspection, and also includes an Energy PerformanceCertificate, in a Government approved format.


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The Surveyor will not carry out an asbestos inspection, and will not be acting as an asbestos inspectorin completing a Single Survey of properties that may fall within the Control of Asbestos in theWorkplace Regulations. In the case of flats it will be assumed that there is a duty holder, as defined inthe Regulations and that a Register of Asbestos and effective Management Plan is in place, whichdoes not require any expenditure, or pose a significant risk to health. No enquiry of the duty holder willbe made.

THE REPORTThe Report will be prepared by the Surveyor who carried out the property inspection and will describevarious aspects of the property as defined by the headings of the Single Survey report with thecomments being general and unbiased. The report on the location, style and condition of the property,will be concise and will be restricted to matters that could have a material effect upon value and willomit items that, in the Surveyor's opinion, are not significant. If certain minor matters are mentioned, itshould not be interpreted that the property is free of any other minor defects.

Throughout the report, the following repair categories will be used to give an overall opinion of thestate of repair and condition of the property.

WARNING:If left unattended, even for a relatively short period, Category 2 repairs can rapidly develop into moreserious Category 3 repairs. The existence of Category 2 or Category 3 repairs may have an adverseeffect on marketability, value and the sale price ultimately achieved for the property. This isparticularly true during slow market conditions when the effect can be considerable.

Parts of the property, which cannot be seen or accessed, will not be reported upon and this will bestated. If the Surveyor suspects that a defect may exist within an unexposed area and which couldhave a material effect upon the value, he may recommend further investigation by specialistcontractors.

SERVICESSurveyors are not equipped or qualified to test the services and therefore no comment can beinterpreted as implying that the design, installation and function of the services are inaccordance/compliance with regulations, safety and efficiency expectations. However, comment ismade where there is cause to suspect significant defects or shortcomings with the installations. Notests are made of any services or appliances.

ACCESSIBILITYA section is included to help identify the basic information interested parties need to know to decidewhether to view a property.


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Category 3: Urgent repairs or replacement are needed now. Failure to deal with them may causeproblems to other parts of the property or cause a safety hazard. Estimates for repairs orreplacement are needed now.

Category 2: Repairs or replacement requiring future attention, but estimates are still advised.

Category 1: No immediate action or repair is needed.


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ENERGY REPORTA section is included that makes provision for an Energy Report, relative to the property. TheSurveyor will collect physical data from the property and provide such data in a format required by anaccredited Energy Company. The Surveyor cannot of course accept liability for any advice given bythe Energy Company.

VALUATION AND CONVEYANCER ISSUESThe last section of the Report contains matters considered relevant to the Conveyancer (Solicitor). Italso contains the Surveyor's opinion both of the market value of the property and of the re-instatementcost, as defined below.

"Market Value" is the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date of valuationbetween a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's-length transaction after proper marketingwherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion. In arriving atthe opinion of the Market Value, the Surveyor also makes various standard assumptions covering, forexample, vacant possession; tenure and other legal considerations; contamination and hazardousmaterials; the condition of un-inspected parts; the right to use mains services; and the exclusion ofcurtains, carpets etc. from the valuation. In the case of flats, the following further assumptions aremade that:

Any additional assumption, or any found not to apply, is reported.

"Re-instatement cost" is an estimate for insurance purposes of the current cost of rebuilding theProperty in its present form unless otherwise stated. This includes the cost of rebuilding the garageand permanent outbuildings, site clearance and professional fees, but excludes VAT (except on thefees).

Sellers or prospective Purchasers may consider it prudent to instruct a reinspection and revaluationafter a period of 12 weeks (or sooner if appropriate) to reflect changing circumstances in the marketand/or in the physical condition of the Property.


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There are rights of access and exit over all communal roadways, corridors, stairways etc. and touse communal grounds, parking areas, and other facilities;

There are no particularly troublesome or unusual legal restrictions;

There is no current dispute between the occupiers of the flats or any outstanding claims or losses;and the costs of repairs to the building are shared among the co-proprietors on an equitablebasis.

This section tells you about the type, accommodation, neighbourhood, age and construction of the property. It alsotells you about the extent of the inspection and highlights anything that the surveyor could not inspect.

All references to visual inspection refer to an inspection from within the property without moving any obstructionsand externally from ground level within the site and adjoining public areas. Any references to left or right in adescription of the exterior of the property refer to the view of someone standing facing that part of the property fromthe outside.

The inspection is carried out without causing damage to the building or its contents and without endangering theoccupiers or the surveyor. Heavy furniture, stored items and insulation are not moved. Unless identified in the reportthe surveyor will assume that no harmful or hazardous materials or techniques have been used in the construction.The presence or possible consequences of any site contamination will not be researched.

Services such as TV/cable connection, internet connection, swimming pools and other leisure facilities etc. will notbe inspected or reported on.

1. Information and scope of inspection

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Description

Accommodation

Gross internal floor area (m²)

Neighbourhood and location

Age

Weather

Chimney stacks

Roofing including roof space

Single Survey

Purpose built, self-contained, first floor, flat in two storey, semidetached, block.

First Floor: Lounge, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen and Bathroom with w.c..

73sq.m. or thereby.

The property is situated in a social housing development in thetown of Dumfries with adequate public transport, shopping, socialand educational facilities available within easy reach.

The property was constructed in the 1930's.

Snowing.

Visually inspected with the aid of binoculars whereappropriate.

There are two chimney heads of brick construction externallyroughcast with lead flashings.

Sloping roofs were visually inspected with the aid ofbinoculars where appropriate.

Roof spaces were visually inspected and were entered wherethere was safe and reasonable access, normally defined asbeing from a 3m ladder within the property.

If this is not possible, then physical access to the roof spacemay be taken by other means if the Surveyor deems it safe andreasonable to do so.

The roof is pitched and laid in slates with tiled ridging and hips.There was a covering of snow of the roof which greatly restrictedour inspection.

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Rainwater fittings

Main walls

Windows, external doors and joinery

External decorations

Conservatories / porches

Communal areas

Garages and permanent outbuildings

Single Survey

Access to the roof void is via a hatch in the kitchen ceiling. Theroof void is insulated and there is a light fitted. The inspection wasfrom the hatch only due to the levels of insulation covering theceiling joists.


The gutters and downpipes are a mixture of cast iron andaluminium.


Foundations and concealed parts were not exposed orinspected.

The main walls are of cavity brick construction externally roughcastwith sandstone features.

Internal and external doors were opened and closed wherekeys were available.

Random windows were opened and closed where possible.

Doors and windows were not forced open.

The main entrance door is UPVC double glazed.

The windows are UPVC sealed unit double glazed of casementdesign.

Visually inspected.

None.

Circulation areas visually inspected.

There is a shared access path and a shared drying green at therear.

Visually inspected.

There is no garage and there are no significant outbuildings.

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Outside areas and boundaries

Ceilings

Internal walls

Floors including sub floors

Internal joinery and kitchen fittings

Chimney breasts and fireplaces

Internal decorations

Single Survey

Visually inspected.

There is an area of garden ground to the side of the property whichwas covered in snow. It is bounded by hedging, timber fencingand concrete block walling.

Visually inspected from floor level.

The ceilings appear to be of plasterboard although some timber lathand plaster ceilings may still remain.

Visually inspected from floor level.

Using a moisture meter, walls were randomly tested fordampness where considered appropriate.

The internal walls are a mixture of plaster on the hard and timberstud and plasterboard.

Surfaces of exposed floors were visually inspected. Nocarpets or floor coverings were lifted.

Physical access to the sub floor area may be taken if theSurveyor deems it is safe and reasonable to do so, and subjectto a minimum clearance of 1m between the underside of floorjoists and the solum as determined from the access hatch.

The floors are of suspended timber construction with concreteflooring in the kitchen. The property was fully furnished and thefloors were covered throughout and accordingly our view of thefloor timbers/surfaces was restricted.

Built-in cupboards were looked into but no stored items weremoved.

Kitchen units were visually inspected excluding appliances.

The internal doors are timber panelled. The kitchen has wall andbase storage units. A timber carpeted staircase leads from themain door to first floor level.

Visually inspected.

No testing of the flues or fittings was carried out.

The lounge has a marble and timber fire surround with an electricfire fitted and no functional fireplace.

Visually inspected.

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Cellars

Electricity

Gas

Water, plumbing, bathroom fittings

Heating and hot water

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None.

Accessible parts of the wiring were visually inspected withoutremoving fittings. No tests whatsoever were carried out to thesystem or appliances. Visual inspection does not assess anyservices to make sure they work properly and efficiently andmeet modern standards. If any services are turned off, thesurveyor will state that in the report and will not turn them on.

There is a mains supply of electricity. There is a 13amp circuit.The consumer unit is on a kitchen wall with the electric meter andfuseboxes at the foot of the staircase, beside the main door.

Accessible parts of the system were visually inspected withoutremoving fittings. No tests whatsoever were carried out to thesystem or appliances. Visual inspection does not assess anyservices to make sure they work properly and efficiently andmeet modern standards. If any services are turned off, thesurveyor will state that in the report and will not turn them on.

There is a mains supply of gas. The gas meter is in a kitchen wallcupboard.

Visual inspection of the accessible pipework, water tanks,cylinders and fittings without removing any insulation.

No tests whatsoever were carried out to the system orappliances.

There is a mains supply of water. The kitchen has a single bowlstainless steel sink unit. The bathroom has a three piece whitesuite, installed around 2006, with an electric shower fitted over thebath. There is no cold water storage tank required for thissystem. There is a stop cock at the foot of the staircase.

Accessible parts of the system were visually inspected apartfrom communal systems, which were not inspected.


Space heating is by means of a gas fired central heating systemwith radiators located in the main apartments linked by copperpiping. The majority of radiators have individual thermostaticcontrols with the main thermostat in the hallway. The system isoperated via a wall mounted 'Vokera' central heating boiler in thebedroom cupboard having a fanned flue and a programmeralongside. It is a combi condensing central heating boiler whichheats the hot water with no hot water storage tank required.

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Drainage

Fire, smoke and burglar alarms

Any additional limits to inspection

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Drainage covers etc. were not lifted.

Neither drains nor drainage systems were tested.

Drainage is connected to the main sewer.

Visually inspected.


There is a mains connected smoke detector on the hallway ceiling.

No comment is made on the existence of a burglar alarm.

For flats / maisonettes

Only the subject flat and internal communal areas givingaccess to the flat were inspected.

If the roof space or under-building / basement is communal,reasonable and safe access is not always possible. If noinspection was possible, this will be stated. If no inspectionwas possible, the surveyor will assume that there are nodefects that will have a material effect on the valuation.

The building containing the flat, including any externalcommunal areas, was visually inspected only to the extent thatthe surveyor is able to give an opinion on the generalcondition and standard of maintenance.

There was a covering of snow of the ground and the roof whichgreatly restricted our inspection. There was a very limitedinspection of the roof void due to the levels of insulation.

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This section identifies problems and tells you about the urgency of any repairs by using one of the following threecategories:

2. Condition

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Urgent repairs or replacement areneeded now. Failure to deal withthem may cause problems to otherparts of the property or cause asafety hazard. Estimates for repairsor replacement are needed now.

Repairs or replacement requiringfuture attention, but estimates arestill advised.

No immediate action or repair isneeded.

Structural movement

Repair category 1

Properties in the immediate vicinity have been affected by settlement to varyingdegrees. There is no evidence to suggest, on the basis a single inspection, thatthe subject property is significantly affected.

Notes

Dampness, rot and infestation

Repair category 1

No significant evidence noted.Notes

Chimney stacks

Repair category 1

No immediate action or repair is needed.Notes

Roofing including roof space

Repair category 2

There are broken slates on the roof. There is damp staining in the roof void andthere is a corroded skylight window. There is a gap in the party wall,representing a fire and safety hazard.

Notes

Rainwater fittings

Repair category 2

There are leaking downpipes.Notes

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Category 3 Category 2 Category 1

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Main walls

Repair category 1

There is cracking to the main walls which has been repointed with no evidence offurther significant cracking.

A rear vent has not been covered.

Notes

Windows, external doors and joinery

Repair category 1

There are stiff window handles.Notes

External decorations

Repair category 1


Conservatories/porches

Repair category 1

Not applicable.Notes

Communal areas

Repair category 1


Garages and permanent outbuildings

Repair category 1


Outside areas and boundaries

Repair category 2

The boundary walling is unfinished.Notes

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Ceilings

Repair category 1


Internal walls

Repair category 1


Floors including sub-floors

Repair category 1

There are some loose and uneven floorboards.Notes

Internal joinery and kitchen fittings

Repair category 1

The kitchen door is ill-fitting and there is loose door ironmongery.Notes

Chimney breasts and fireplaces

Repair category 1


Internal decorations

Repair category 1


Cellars

Repair category 1


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Electricity

Repair category 1


Gas

Repair category 1


Water, plumbing and bathroom fittings

Repair category 1

The lead piping in the kitchen cupboard is understood to be redundant.Notes

Heating and hot water

Repair category 1


Drainage

Repair category 1


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Set out below is a summary of the condition of the property which is provided for reference only. You should refer tothe previous comments for detailed information.

RememberThe cost of repairs may influence the amount someone is prepared to pay for the property. We recommend thatrelevant estimates and reports are obtained in your own name.

WarningIf left unattended, even for a relatively short period, Category 2 repairs can rapidly develop into more seriousCategory 3 repairs. The existence of Category 2 or Category 3 repairs may have an adverse effect on marketability,value and the sale price ultimately achieved for the property. This is particularly true during slow market conditionswhere the effect can be considerable.

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Urgent repairs or replacement areneeded now. Failure to deal withthem may cause problems to otherparts of the property or cause asafety hazard. Estimates for repairsor replacement are needed now.

Repairs or replacement requiringfuture attention, but estimates arestill advised.

No immediate action or repair isneeded.

Category 3

Category 2

Category 1

Structural movement 1

Dampness, rot and infestation 1

Chimney stacks 1

Roofing including roof space 2

Rainwater fittings 2

Main walls 1

Windows, external doors and joinery 1

External decorations 1

Conservatories/porches 1

Communal areas 1

Garages and permanent outbuildings 1

Outside areas and boundaries 2

Ceilings 1

Internal walls 1

Floors including sub-floors 1

Internal joinery and kitchen fittings 1

Chimney breasts and fireplaces 1

Internal decorations 1

Cellars 1

Electricity 1

Gas 1

Water, plumbing and bathroom fittings 1

Heating and hot water 1

Drainage 1

Guidance notes on accessibility informationThree steps or fewer to a main entrance door of the property:In flatted developments the 'main entrance' would be the flat's own entrance door, not the external door to thecommunal stair. The 'three steps or fewer' are counted from external ground level to the flat's entrance door. Wherea lift is present, the count is based on the number of steps climbed when using the lift.

Unrestricted parking within 25 metres:For this purpose, 'Unrestricted parking' includes parking available by means of a parking permit. Restricted parkingincludes parking that is subject to parking restrictions, as indicated by the presence of solid yellow, red or white linesat the edge of the road or by a parking control sign, parking meters or other coin-operated machines.

3. Accessibility information

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1. Which floor(s) is the living accommodation on? First Floor

2. Are there three steps or fewer to a main entrance door of the property?

3. Is there a lift to the main entrance door of the property?

4. Are all door openings greater than 750mm?

5. Is there a toilet on the same level as the living room and kitchen?

6. Is there a toilet on the same level as a bedroom?

7. Are all rooms on the same level with no internal steps or stairs?

8. Is there unrestricted parking within 25 metres of an entrance door to the building?

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X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

This section highlights information that should be checked with a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. It also gives anopinion of market value and an estimated reinstatement cost for insurance purposes.

4. Valuation and conveyancer issues

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Both the road and footpath adjoining the subjects are made up to Local Authority adoption standards.

Where defects or repairs have been identified within this report it is recommended that, prior to entering into anylegally binding sale or purchase contract, further specialists or contractors advice and estimates should beobtained, to establish the implications, if any, on a potential offer to purchase or the sale price likely to beachieved for the property.

For Reinstatement Cost Assessment purposes it is recommended that the subjects be insured for a sum of notless than £140,000.

Having considered matters, taking account of our general observations on site, we are of the opinion that thecurrent market value of the subjects in their present condition and with the benefit of full vacant possession maybe fairly stated in the capital sum of £75,000 (SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING).

Signed

Report author

Company name

Address

Date of report

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Matters for a solicitor or licensed conveyancer

Estimated reinstatement cost for insurance purposes

Valuation and market comments

Security Print Code [431103 = 8705 ]Electronically signed

J Malcolm Hunter

J & E Shepherd

18 Castle Street, Dumfries, DG1 1DR

25th March 2013

Permanent outbuildings:

None.

© Quest End Computer Services Limited 2008All rights reserved

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Property Address

Address 24 Hill Avenue, Troqueer, Dumfries, DG2 7HNSeller's Name Mr & Mrs HarknessDate of Inspection 22nd March 2013

Property Details

Property Type

Property Style

Does the surveyor believe that the property was built for the public sector,e.g. local authority, military, police?

Flats/Maisonettes only Floor(s) on which located First No. of floors in block 2

No. of units in block 2Approximate Year of Construction 1930

Tenure

Ground rent £ Unexpired years

Accommodation

Number of Rooms

Gross Floor Area (excluding garages and outbuildings)

Residential Element (greater than 40%)

Garage / Parking / Outbuildings

Available on site?

Mortgage Valuation Report

Lift provided?

X Absolute Ownership Leasehold

House Bungalow Purpose built maisonette Converted maisonette

X Purpose built flat Converted flat Tenement flat Flat over non-residential use

Other (specify in General Remarks)

Detached Semi detached Mid terrace End terrace

Back to back High rise block X Low rise block Other (specify in General Remarks)

X Yes No

Yes X No

1 Living room(s) 2 Bedroom(s) 1 Kitchen(s)

1 Bathroom(s) 1 WC(s) 0 Other (Specify in General remarks)

73 m² (Internal) m² (External)

X Yes No

Single garage Double garage Parking space X No garage / garage space / parking space

Yes X No

Based on visual inspection only. If any services appear to be non-mains, please comment on the type and locationof the supply in General Remarks.

Brief description of Central Heating:

Apparent legal issues to be verified by the conveyancer. Please provide a brief description in General Remarks.

Gas fired boiler to radiators.


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Construction

Walls

Roof

Special Risks

Has the property suffered structural movement?

If Yes, is this recent or progressive?

Is there evidence, history, or reason to anticipate subsidence, heave, landslip or flood in theimmediate vicinity?

If Yes to any of the above, provide details in General Remarks.

Service Connections

Drainage Water

Electricity Gas

Central Heating

Site

Location

Planning Issues

Has the property been extended / converted / altered?

If Yes provide details in General Remarks.

Roads


Rights of way Shared drives / access Garage or other amenities on separate site Shared service connections

Ill-defined boundaries Agricultural land included with property Other (specify in General Remarks)

Residential suburb X Residential within town / city Mixed residential / commercial Mainly commercial

Commuter village Remote village Isolated rural property Other (specify in General Remarks)

Made up road Unmade road Partly completed new road Pedestrian access only X Adopted Unadopted

X Brick Stone Concrete Timber frame Other (specify in General Remarks)

Tile X Slate Asphalt Felt Other (specify in General Remarks)

Yes X No

Yes No

X Yes No

X Mains Private None X Mains Private None

X Mains Private None X Mains Private None

X Yes Partial None

Yes X No

The property has been reasonably well maintained having due regard to its age and nature. Fittings are on fairlymodern lines with the decoration to an adequate standard. A few items were noted during the inspection whichare capable of remedy by routine maintenance and repair. The roof coverings are likely to require ongoingmaintenance.

Properties in the immediate vicinity have been affected by settlement to varying degrees. On the basis of oursingle inspection there is no evidence to suggest that the property has been significantly affected.

None.


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General Remarks

Essential Repairs

Estimated cost of essential repairs £ N/A Retention recommended? Amount £ N/A


Yes X No

The subjects provide suitable security for mortgage loan purposes.

(to include the cost of total rebuilding, site clearance, professional fees, ancillary charges plus VAT)

month Short Assured Tenancy basis?


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Comment on Mortgageability

Valuations

Market value in present condition £ 75,000

Market value on completion of essential repairs £ N/A

Insurance reinstatement value £ 140,000

Is a reinspection necessary?

Buy To Let Cases

What is the reasonable range of monthly rental income for the property assuming a letting on a 6 £ 400-425

Is the property in an area where there is a steady demand for rented accommodation of this type?

Declaration

Signed Security Print Code [431103 = 8705 ]Electronically signed by:-

Surveyor's name J Malcolm Hunter

Professional qualifications MRICS

Company name J & E Shepherd

Address 18 Castle Street, Dumfries, DG1 1DR

Telephone 01387264333

Fax 01387250450

Report date 25th March 2013


Yes X No

X Yes No

Property Questionaire

Property address

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Property Questionnaire

Seller(s) mr mark and mrs louise harkness

Completion date of property questionnaire 22/03/2013

24 HILL AVENUE,TROQUEER,DUMFRIES,DG2 7HN

Note for sellers

Information to be given to prospective buyer(s)

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Please complete this form carefully. It is important that your answers are correct.

The information in your answers will help ensure that the sale of your house goes smoothly. Please answereach question with as much detailed information as you can.

If anything changes after you fill in this questionnaire but before the date of entry for the sale of your house, tellyour solicitor or estate agent immediately.

How long have you owned the property? 4 years

Which Council Tax band is your property in? (Please circle)

What are the arrangements for parking at your property?

(Please tick all that apply)

1. Length of ownership

2. Council tax

3. Parking

Garage

Allocated parking space

Driveway

Shared parking

On street

Resident permit

Metered parking

Other (please specify):

4. Conservation area

Is your property in a designated Conservation Area (i.e. an area of specialarchitectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it isdesirable to preserve or enhance)?

Yes / No /Don't know

A B C D E F G H

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5. Listed buildings

6. Alterations/additions/extensions

(iii) Please describe the changes made to the windows, doors or patio doors (with approximatedates when the work was completed):

Please give any guarantees which you received for this work to your solicitor or estate agent.

Yes / No

a. Yes / No

Yes / No

b. Yes / No

Yes / No

Yes / No

Is your property a Listed Building, or contained within one (i.e. a buildingrecognised and approved as being of special architectural or historicalinterest)?

(i) During your time in the property, have you carried out any structuralalterations, additions or extensions (for example, provision of an extrabath/shower room, toilet, or bedroom)?

If you have answered yes, please describe below the changes which you havemade:

(ii) Did you obtain planning permission, building warrant, completion certificateand other consents for this work?

If you have answered yes, the relevant documents will be needed by thepurchaser and you should give them to your solicitor as soon as possible forchecking.

If you do not have the documents yourself, please note below who has thesedocuments and your solicitor or estate agent will arrange to obtain them:

Have you had replacement windows, doors, patio doors or double glazinginstalled in your property?

If you have answered yes, please answer the three questions below:

(i) Were the replacements the same shape and type as the ones you replaced?

(ii) Did this work involve any changes to the window or door openings?

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7. Central heating

8. Energy Performance Certificate

9. Issues that may have affected your property

a. Yes / No /Partial

b.

c. Yes / No

d.

Yes / No

a. Yes / No

Yes / No

b. Yes / No

Is there a central heating system in your property? (Note: a partial centralheating system is one which does not heat all the main rooms of the property -the main living room, the bedroom(s), the hall and the bathroom).

If you have answered yes / partial - what kind of central heating is there?(Examples: gas-fired, solid fuel, electric storage heating, gas warm air).

gas

roughly 6 yearsago

When was your central heating system or partial central heating systeminstalled?

Do you have a maintenance contract for the central heating system?

If you have answered yes, please give details of the company with which youhave a maintenance contract:

When was your maintenance agreement last renewed?(Please provide the month and year).

Does your property have an Energy Performance Certificate which is less than10 years old?

Has there been any storm, flood, fire or other structural damage to yourproperty while you have owned it?

If you have answered yes, is the damage the subject of any outstandinginsurance claim?

Are you aware of the existence of asbestos in your property?

If you have answered yes, please give details:

If you have answered yes, please answer the three questions below:

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10. Services

a. Please tick which services are connected to your property and give details of thesupplier:

Gas /liquid petroleum gas

Water mains /private water supply

Electricity

Mains drainage

Telephone

Cable TV / satellite

Broadband

b. Yes / No

c. Yes / No /Don't know

d. Yes / No

Services Connected Supplier

e-on

local council

scottish power

local council

talk talk

sky

talk talk

Is there a septic tank system at your property?

If you have answered yes, please answer the two questions below:

(i) Do you have appropriate consents for the discharge from your septic tank?

(ii) Do you have a maintenance contract for your septic tank?

If you have answered yes, please give details of the company with which youhave a maintenance contract:

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11. Responsibilities for Shared or Common Areas

12. Charges associated with your property

a. Yes / No /Don't Know

b. Yes / No /Not applicable

c. Yes / No

d. Yes / No

e. Yes / No

f. Yes / No

a. Yes / No

Are you aware of any responsibility to contribute to the cost of anything usedjointly, such as the repair of a shared drive, private road, boundary, or gardenarea?


Is there a responsibility to contribute to repair and maintenance of the roof,common stairwell or other common areas?


shared costs

Has there been any major repair or replacement of any part of the roof duringthe time you have owned the property?

Do you have the right to walk over any of your neighbours' property - forexample to put out your rubbish bin or to maintain your boundaries?


As far as you are aware, do any of your neighbours have the right to walk overyour property, for example to put out their rubbish bin or to maintain theirboundaries?


As far as you are aware, is there a public right of way across any part of yourproperty? (public right of way is a way over which the public has a right topass, whether or not the land is privately-owned.)


Is there a factor or property manager for your property?

If you have answered yes, please provide the name and address, and givedetails of any deposit held and approximate charges:

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13. Specialist works

b. Yes / No /Don't Know

Yes / No /Don't Know

c.

a. Yes / No

b. Yes / No

c. Yes / No

Is there a common buildings insurance policy?

If you have answered yes, is the cost of the insurance included in yourmonthly/annual factor's charges?

Please give details of any other charges you have to pay on a regular basis forthe upkeep of common areas or repair works, for example to a residents'association, or maintenance or stair fund.

As far as you are aware, has treatment of dry rot, wet rot, damp or any otherspecialist work ever been carried out to your property?

If you have answered yes, please say what the repairs were for, whether youcarried out the repairs (and when) or if they were done before you bought theproperty:

As far as you are aware, has any preventative work for dry rot, wet rot, or dampever been carried out to your property?


If you have answered yes to 13(a) or (b), do you have any guarantees relating tothis work?

If you have answered yes, these guarantees will be needed by the purchaserand should be given to your solicitor as soon as possible for checking. If youdo not have them yourself please write below who has these documents andyour solicitor or estate agent will arrange for them to be obtained. You will alsoneed to provide a description of the work carried out. This may be shown in theoriginal estimate.

Guarantees are held by:

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14. Guarantees

a. Are there any guarantees or warranties for any of the following:

(i) Electrical work No Yes Don'tknow

Withtitle

deedsLost

(ii) Roofing No Yes Don'tknow

Withtitle

deedsLost

(iii) Central heating No Yes Don'tknow

Withtitle

deedsLost

(iv) NHBC No Yes Don'tknow

Withtitle

deedsLost

(v) Damp course No Yes Don'tknow

Withtitle

deedsLost

(vi)Any other work or installations? (forexample, cavity wall insulation,underpinning, indemnity policy)

No Yes Don'tknow

Withtitle

deedsLost

CannotAnswer*

CannotAnswer*

CannotAnswer*

CannotAnswer*

CannotAnswer*

CannotAnswer*

15. Boundaries

b.

c. Yes / No

Yes / No /Don't know

If you have answered 'yes' or 'with title deeds', please give details of the workor installations to which the guarantee(s) relate(s):

Are there any outstanding claims under any of the guarantees listed above?


So far as you are aware, has any boundary of your property been moved in thelast 10 years?


Declaration by the seller(s)/or other authorised body or person(s)

I/We confirm that the information in this form is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge andbelief.

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16. Notices that affect your property

Signature(s):

Date:

In the past 3 years have you ever received a notice:

If you have answered yes to any of a-c above, please give the notices to your solicitor or estateagent, including any notices which arrive at any time before the date of entry of the purchaser ofyour property.

a. Yes / No /Don't know

b. Yes / No /Don't know

c. Yes / No /Don't know

advising that the owner of a neighbouring property has made a planningapplication?

that affects your property in some other way?

that requires you to do any maintenance, repairs or improvements to yourproperty?

Aberdeen: 01224 202800

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Dumbarton: 01389 731682

Dumfries: 01387 264333

Dundee: 01382 200454

Dunfermline: 01383 722337

East Kilbride: 01355 248535

Edinburgh: 0131 2251234

Falkirk: 01324 635999

Fraserburgh: 01346 517456

Forfar: 01307 466100

Galashiels: 01896 750150

Glasgow: 0141 3532080

Glasgow (Southside): 0141 649 8020

Greenock: 01475 730717

Hamilton: 01698 897548

Inverness: 01463 712239

Kilmarnock: 01563 520318

Kirkcaldy: 01592 205442

Livingston: 01506 416777

Montrose: 01674 676768

Motherwell: 01698 252229

Musselburgh: 0131 6533456

Paisley: 0141 8898334

Perth: 01738 638188

Peterhead: 01779 470766

Saltcoats: 01294 464228

St Andrews: 01334 477773

Stirling: 01786 450438

Shepherd Offices

Tel: 0845 263 7995 www.shepherd.co.uk Tel: 0845 263 7995