Element 3.2 Investigate relevant matters relating to the property

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

1. investigate and record such information as is necessary to ensure a complete and comprehensive Home Condition Report
2. evaluate information in order to identify any significant factors that may influence the conduct of the inspection
3. assess, in cases of doubt, that the property falls within the scope of Home Information Pack legislation
4. inform the sellers or their representatives promptly in cases where your investigations reveal problems that prevent you from inspecting the property


Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understand:

(a) the types of property to which Home Condition Report legislation does not apply
(b) the different types of information that it is important to obtain to ensure a complete and accurate Home Condition Report
(c) the different sources of information relating to the property that can be investigated
(d) how to obtain information on relevant matters relating to the property
(e) prevailing geographical/environmental features that may affect the property and the health and safety of occupants
(f) how to evaluate relevant information in order to identify any significant factors that may influence the inspection
(g) how to identify circumstances that prevent you from inspecting the property


Scope

This Element requires that you:

A. identify the following significant factors:
(i) gaps in information
(ii) health and safety considerations
(iii) susceptibility to damage or deterioration