An
immigration inspection of your property is usually required prior to applicants
gaining entry to the United Kingdom. A report is made on the Housing Conditions
of your property under the Housing Act 2004 and is part of the application provided
to the British High Commission.
The
report confirms that:
-
The
property is acceptable for occupation under the requirements of the Housing
Act 2004
-
The
property has been inspected prior to being occupied
-
The
occupant will not overcrowd the property
The
fee for providing a report is currently set at £64 and if a letter is re-issued
within 12 months from the date of inspection a fee of £10 is charged.
If a letter is requested after the 12 month period then a full inspection will
be required at full cost.
Please
note that the accommodation must be occupied exclusively by you or your family,
shared accommodation with members of another family is not acceptable.
A
typical inspection will take around one hour and the officer who visits will
need to look around the whole property and you will be asked to outline who
else lives in the house with you.
For
further information regarding this service and to arrange an inspection of your
property please contact 01724 297587.
If you have just moved to the UK
See ‘Living
in the UK’ to find out more about living in the UK and your rights
and responsibilities.