Question 1

Is a property report required for a UK visa?

Accepted Answer

It is not mandatory in every case. When an application has to show adequate accommodation, a signed report from a property professional sets out the space and condition of the home clearly.

Question 2

How long does the accommodation report take?

Accepted Answer

48 hours from when we have your correct measurements and photos, or 48 hours from the visit. Self-measured reports can be done in 24 hours for an extra £59.

Question 3

What if my home does not pass the statutory test?

Accepted Answer

We tell you before anything is signed. The fee is not refunded, so use the free check on our page before you pay.

Question 4

Do you need to visit my property?

Accepted Answer

Only on the £159 tier. The £99 tier uses measurements and photos you supply, guided by our measuring guide. Both produce the same signed report.

Question 5

Which visas does this cover?

Accepted Answer

Any UK visa requiring accommodation evidence: spouse, fiancé, family, visitor, FLR(M), ILR, adult dependent relative, civil and unmarried partner, and settlement.

Question 6

Can I use the report outside Birmingham?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The self-measured report is available anywhere in the UK. The visit is only available within 12 miles of Birmingham. Our reports are written to meet the Home Office accommodation requirements, but the final decision always rests with the caseworker.

Question 7

Why Greengates rather than a generic surveyor?

Accepted Answer

Greengates is a Birmingham letting agency that has applied the Housing Act 1985 overcrowding rules to the homes it lets since 2004.

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