In this article, we examine the differences between the Retail and Commercial Reports.

Question: What is the main difference, in general terms?

Answer: FCI Retail is for small commercial premises, but not for a garage, petrol station, or any store associated with petrol stations. Anything larger, you would need an FCI Commercial. FCI Retail includes a warranty, whereas the FCI Commercial does not.

Question: What is the description of Retail?

Answer: Commercial property comprising single small (<0.25Ha) commercial sites where the principle activity is the sale or display of goods or services (from the premises) to walk-in members of the general public, with the exclusion of garages, petrol stations and retail stores associated with petrol stations.

Question: What are FCI Retail traits?

Answer: For small sites (<0.25ha). Includes key environmental risks (cont land, flooding, ground stability).

Question: Does FCI Retail include a warranty?

Answer: FCI Retail (<0.25ha) uniquely includes a zero excess remediation warranty, providing superior protection and peace of mind. Basically, if it's on the high street below 0.25HA and isn't a garage, it'll benefit from the warranty. The Remediation Warranty included within the FCI Retail would only cover a single commercial property site where the principle activity is the sale or display of goods or services to walk-in members of the general public, excluding garages, petrol stations and retail units associated with petrol stations. For Further clarification, please see our Terms and Conditions under clause 7.2.3.

Question: What is the description of Commercial?

Answer: Designed for commercial and industrial property transactions. This comprehensive due diligence report provides a full analysis of the environmental risks for  a commercial property or development site, covering a wide range of transaction types

Question: What are FCI Commercial traits?

Answer: For larger sites (>0.25ha) or garages, petrol stations and retail stores associated with petrol stations. Includes cont land, flooding, ground stability, energy and infrastructure.

Question: Does an FCI Retail come under an FCI Flood Appraisal Commercial?

Answer: Yes

Question: If its 0.25Ha and not a garage or PFS, which one should they order?

Answer: Either. The FCI Retail includes the warranty, but the FCI Commercial includes the E+I module.