Do I Need an EICR Before Buying a House?
You don’t legally need an EICR to buy a house, but it’s one of the most useful checks you can have before you exchange. A building survey notes what the surveyor can see; an EICR actually tests the wiring and tells you whether it’s safe and what it might cost to put right.
Do I Need an EICR to Sell My House?
No. There’s no legal requirement to have an EICR to sell an owner-occupied home in England. But buyers, their solicitors and their surveyors often ask for one, and having a recent report ready can stop electrical questions holding up your sale.