Introducing the Home Insight Survey: Transforming the Way Homes Are Marketed
At Skyline, the leading creator of innovative survey writing software for residential surveyors, we are proud to launch the Home Insight Survey — a groundbreaking product designed to change the way surveys are commissioned and used in the property market.
Unlike traditional surveys, which are usually commissioned by buyers only after an offer has been accepted, the Home Insight Survey is commissioned by the seller before the property even goes to market. This simple but powerful shift has the potential to make property transactions faster, fairer, and far more transparent.
Why It Matters
Buying and selling a home is one of life’s biggest financial commitments. Yet, in England and Wales, the process remains fraught with delays and uncertainty. Current statistics reveal that:
- 43% of home buyers say they would value a survey provided by the seller, at the seller’s expense, before making an offer.
- The fall-through rate for home purchases in England and Wales is around 30%, costing consumers and businesses £1 billion a year.
- By contrast, in Scotland — where seller-commissioned surveys are mandatory before marketing — the fall-through rate drops to just 10%.
The evidence is clear: giving buyers access to detailed property information upfront helps reduce wasted time, money, and stress for everyone involved.
What Makes the Home Insight Survey Unique
The Home Insight Survey goes beyond condition reporting. It is the first product of its kind to combine essential property insights in a single, clear, and authoritative report. Key features include:
- Condition Information – a detailed assessment of the property’s state, enabling buyers to make informed decisions.
- Material Information – content that estate agents are legally required to provide to buyers, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Health & Safety Advice – guidance to protect households and highlight risks that may otherwise be overlooked.
- Climate Change Information – crucial environmental insights that conveyancers are required to pass on to buyers, helping prepare homeowners for the future.
By bringing these elements together, the Home Insight Survey removes duplication, cuts down on delays, and provides a single trusted source of truth for buyers, sellers, estate agents, and conveyancers alike.
A Win for Everyone
- Sellers benefit from a smoother sales process, with fewer surprises and reduced risk of deals falling through.
- Buyers gain confidence, knowing they have reliable, independent information before committing to an offer.
- Estate Agents can market properties with greater transparency, meeting legal requirements without added friction.
- Conveyancers save time by having climate change and material information already addressed within the survey.
Shaping the Future of Property Transactions
The Home Insight Survey represents a step-change in the property market. By moving from a buyer-led to a seller-led survey model, Skyline is setting new standards for efficiency, transparency, and consumer confidence in residential property transactions.
As the property industry continues to evolve, we believe this approach will become the new normal — reducing fall-through rates, improving compliance, and ultimately creating a better experience for both buyers and sellers.
✨ The Home Insight Survey is now available through to all home sellers HERE
Surveyors can access Skylines innovative survey writing software HERE