• Family: This includes parents, grandparents, and children.
• Spouses & Civil Partners: Both existing and future spouses/civil partners require a report.
• Fiancé(e)s & Proposed Civil Partners: People planning marriage or civil partnerships need the report.
• Unmarried & Same-Sex Partners: This category also may requires a property inspection report.
• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) If you are applying for ILR you may consider to include a property inspection report.
• Other visa type: The inspection report can be used for any type of visa application where adequate accommodation evidence is required

When applying for a visa to enter the UK, you may need a property inspection report. This report verifies that your living situation meets overcrowding regulations and is suitable for habitation according to the UK Housing Act.

A Property Inspection Report for UK Immigration and Visa is a document that confirms your proposed accommodation meets the UK's standards for occupancy and habitability. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) requires it for some visa applications, especially those with sponsored immigration like spouse or family visas.

This report essentially ensures two things:

• Not Overcrowded: There's enough space for everyone living in the accommodation, following the guidelines set by the Housing Act 1985.
• Suitable for Living: The property meets the minimum standards for human habitation as outlined in the Housing Act 1985 (amended). This means it's free from serious health and safety hazards and is generally fit to live in.

In simpler terms, the report helps UKVI assess if the planned accommodation is safe, healthy, and has enough space for everyone who will be living there.