On Monday, 19 March 2018 22:58:20 UTC, alan_m wrote:
Can a home report legally prevent a sale?

Absence of it will.

A home report must be provided by law for a residential property to be advertised for sale in Scotland (with a few exceptions). Solicitors and estate agents wouldn't handle a property without it if it's required as they'd be liable for the fine:

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (Amount of Penalty Charge) Regulations 2007 The person responsible for marketing a house must have a Home Report and must give a copy to any potential buyer who asks for it. Anyone who does not do this may get a penalty charge notice from an authorised officer of a local authority. In cases like this, the regulations prescribe a penalty charge of £500.
http://www.rics.org/uk/knowledge/con...y-legislation/

Owain