HAD are an award winning company with offices throughout the UK, we are the leading providers of UK Property Inspection Reports for UK Settlement, Spouse, Marriage, Fiancée and Partner Visa Applications. Our fully qualified surveyors (all qualifications and registration numbers included on the certificate) have a duty under the Housing Act 2004 to take action in respect of Category 1 hazards and we may take action in respect of Category 2 hazards which can include any of the following:
Our Immigration inspections for UK entry clearance have a 100% record of being accepted by British High Commissions and the UK Home Office. In recent times these reports are becoming more important as many applications are refused by Entry Clearance Officer as they fail to meet the requirements.
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How long does the housing inspection report last?
The housing inspection lasts for 3 months from the date it is issued.
Can you back date the report?
No, the report date cannot change under any circumstances. A new inspection will need to be carried out.
Can my child share my and my spouses/partner’s room?
Only very young children can, up to the age of 1 year old but they must be the biological or adoptive parent.
Can I use the lounge as a bedroom?
If you have two separate lounges partitioned with a solid wall (Normally 300mil) and individual doors from the hallway you can class one as a bedroom. If there are dividing doors or have a walk through lounge you cannot use it as a bedroom.
he United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) state that applications for a visa to the UK from outside the EEC contain evidence of the type of housing and its condition for the proposed accommodation.
As independent surveyors, HAD can inspect the accommodation and provide an Immigration Accommodation report that will fulfill the UKBA Immigration requirements.
We inspect the sponsors accommodation and write a report detailing the property layout, size of rooms, number of occupants, any defects etc. The accommodation inspection will involve our surveyor assessing that the property:
1) Is free from Category 1 and 2 Hazards under the Housing Act 2004,
2) Is in a reasonable state of repair,
3) Is not statutorily overcrowded under the Housing Act 1985, Part X and shall have sufficient space to accommodate both the current occupiers and the appicant.
4) Is free from conditions that may present a public health nuisance.
The following information will be required to support the inspection in order to process the Report:
1) Name, Sex, Date of Birth, Current address of the applicant
2) Name and address of the sponsor
As independent surveyors, HAD can inspect the accommodation and provide an Immigration Accommodation report that will fulfill the UKBA Immigration requirements.
We inspect the sponsors accommodation and write a report detailing the property layout, size of rooms, number of occupants, any defects etc. The accommodation inspection will involve our surveyor assessing that the property:
1) Is free from Category 1 and 2 Hazards under the Housing Act 2004,
2) Is in a reasonable state of repair,
3) Is not statutorily overcrowded under the Housing Act 1985, Part X and shall have sufficient space to accommodate both the current occupiers and the appicant.
4) Is free from conditions that may present a public health nuisance.
The following information will be required to support the inspection in order to process the Report:
1) Name, Sex, Date of Birth, Current address of the applicant
2) Name and address of the sponsor
3). Copy of a Tenancy Agreement or Proof of Ownership of the property
4) Name and Date of Birth of other occupants in the property to be inspected
4) Name and Date of Birth of other occupants in the property to be inspected
We undertake property inspections for immigration purposes to aid an application for spouse visas, temporary work permit or settlement and residency within the UK. We specialise in providing Immigration accommodation certificates that fulfil all Home Office, UK Border Agency requirements. Our fast track service can see a qualified immigration accommodation surveyor at your home within the same week.
UK Entry Clearance requirements are as follows, make sure you follow the guidance bellow to have a successful application.
The room sizes are as follows:
| Floor Area M sq (Sq Ft) | Permitted Numbers |
|---|---|
| 10.23 (110) or more | 2 |
| 8.37 (90) up to 10.23 (110) | 1.5 |
| 6.51 (70) up to 8.37 (90) | 1 |
| 4.65 (50) to 6.51 (70) | 0.5 |
| Less than 4.65 | Nil |
- 0.5 a person is classed as a child at the ages of 1 – 10 years, after the age of 10 the child becomes 1 person.
- Babies can share with their parents if under 1 and are not included for this purpose.
- Children of opposite sex can only share a bedroom up until the age of 10 years old.
- Children cannot share a bedroom with an adult apart from the biological Mother and Father.
- Siblings aged over 10 years cannot share a bedroom with another of the opposite sex who is under 10 years.
- There must be one toilet and wash hand basin for every 5 inhabitants.
- You must have a kitchen which is fully functional (e.g. stoves, oven and hot & cold running water into a sink) and can support the inhabitants of the property including the person/ persons coming into the UK.
- There must be a fixed heating system in the property (e.g. heating in every habitable room).
- The property must be kept in good order (e.g. no loose slates, no leaking gutters).
Please call one of our advisors for further advice on: 01282 451428
HAD are experts in preparing housing condition reports in support of entry clearance applications for Settlement Visas and Family Visit Visas. Border entry require a QUALIFIED body to carry out these inspections.