What is a property inspection report?
We provide property inspection reports for the purposes of immigration. The accommodation certificate is typically used as a supporting document in various visa applications which includes: spouse, fiancé, visitor and unmarried partner visa. It is the only document that highlights an independent assessment has taken place of your accommodation to the entry clearance officer and the accommodation is adequate.
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The property inspection report is provided by surveying the house and assessing below areas:
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The number of rooms and occupants of the proposed accommodation.
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Ensure the property is safe, in a good state of repair and doesn't pose a health and safety risk.
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Checks whether the property would become overcrowded if more people move in.
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Following the housing survey, we will provide a property inspection report which is valid for 12 weeks.
Booking a housing survey for immigration
You can book a property inspection if the following apply:
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You are the sponsor of the person(s) entering the UK
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The person(s) will enter the UK within the next 12 weeks.
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The property does not share a bathroom or kitchen with another household, Except when they are from the same family as the person(s) coming to the UK.
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A current gas safety certificate from the landlord can be provided if it is a rented home.
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Electrical Installation Condition Report for a rented home (Excluding council and social housing).
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The property is safe, in a good state of repair and has proper kitchen and bathroom facilities.
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The property you intend to live in is owned or lived in exclusively by you and your family (applications received for rented accommodation that is shared with members of another family will not be accepted).​
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HOW IT WORKS?
1. Fill in the GET IN TOUCH contact form and we will give you a callback or email you with a price. Should you agree we will provisionally schedule the home survey.
2. Prior to the inspection, there is a booking form that needs to be completed.
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3. Before the property inspection can take place payment needs to clear, fees can be paid via the booking form or through an invoice.
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4. If you wish to pay by invoice, please select manual payment at checkout when completing the booking form.
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5. The booking form can be completed by clicking on the link below:
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What does the accommodation certificate contain?
Our specialist environmental health assessor will conduct a housing survey and provide an immigration property inspection report also known as an accommodation certificate.
Our reports are fully compliant with UKVI (United Kingdom Visa and Immigration) guidance and fulfill the Housing legislative criteria stipulated by the Home Office. The report will look at the housing conditions and consist of the following:
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A description of the property
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Name of the sponsor and applicant.
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Who owns and occupies the property.
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Breakdown of the number of rooms and size.
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Environmental observations concerning category 1 hazards.
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A statement of whether the property would be statutorily overcrowded by the addition of the person seeking entry to the UK.
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How much does a property inspection report cost in Kirklees & Huddersfield?
We cover Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton and the entirety of Kirklees. Our price for a property inspection report in Huddersfield and Kirklees is £80.
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Appointments are available on the weekend subject to availability.
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Contact us on 07920383548
Our property inspection report are of an equal standard to Kirklees Council,. However, we offer a far more receptive service in comparison to the council, should you need to contact us.
Staff and Specialism
Scientific Services Group LTD is led by a qualified assessor who is fully conversant in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and holds an MSc in Environmental Health. In addition to being a full member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
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