Whats in a home information pack

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Home information packs for buyers

1. what do i need to do
2. what questions i need to ask
3. know your rights
4. how much will it cost
5. how do i get one
6. FAQ

Home information packs for sellers

1. what do i need to do
2. what about new build properties
3. know your rights
4. how much will it cost
5. how do i get one
6. FAQ

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What do i need to do?

You should ask to see a Home Information Pack whenever you are interested in purchasing a property. The seller must have commissioned a Pack by the time a property is listed on the market.

Your Home Information Pack (HIP) must contain:

1. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
2. An Index of contents
3. A sale statement (summarising terms of sale)
4. Evidence of title
5. Searches
6. Leasehold or commonhold documents where appropriate.

The Index of contents should explain the reason why any of the required documents are missing.

The Home Informtion Pack can also include other information that would be of interest to buyers - for example, a Home Condition Report, energy performance certificates, other searches, and any guarantees and warranties on the property.

Only items that are set out in regulations as either 'Required' (compulsory) or 'Authorised' (optional) may be included in the Pack. The regulations prohibit the inclusion of marketing or advertising material in the Pack, so make sure it includes only official material.

The Home Information Pack might also contain a legal summary, and answers to standard enquiries made of sellers.

For more information see What's in a Home Information Pack?

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