What is a property inspection report?
A property/housing inspection report is a document required by the UK Visa Agency (UKVI to demonstrate to the Entry Clearance Officer that you have obtained an assessment of the proposed accommodation for the applicant.
The housing inspection report for immigration purposed will be required for all applications for the purpose of settlement.
Spouses and civil partners;
Fiancé(e)s and proposed civil partner;
Unmarried and same-sex partners;
Children;
Parents, grandparents and other dependent relatives.
Why do foreign nationals need immigration accommodation assessments?
For the simple reason that not having the accommodation assessment can lead to your settlement visa application being refused on accommodation grounds. In July 2012 ancillary visa documentation became far more rigorous. From past experience, clients have chosen to side-step the report in order to cut costs, however the costs involved in obtaining the UKVI housing inspection report would be far less than a refusal of your application.