When a refresh may be sensible
- The report is several months old and the property is still unsold.
- The asking price has changed materially.
- There has been damage, repair work or a material change in condition.
- A buyer, solicitor or lender asks for a more recent valuation or inspection.
- The EPC or other document has been superseded by a newer assessment.
Why “validity” can be misunderstood
The EPC has its own validity rules, but the Home Report as a sale pack is also judged in practical terms by buyers, estate agents, solicitors and lenders. A report can become less persuasive even where the original document still exists.
Practical approach: if the report is older, ask the surveyor, agent and solicitor whether a refresh, replacement survey or updated valuation is sensible before relying on it for a live sale.
Use the age checker
The separate checker gives a quick practical prompt based on the date of the Home Report and whether the property is actively being marketed.
Open age refresh checker