Whats in a home information pack

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2. what hips include
3. hips news

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

Energy certificates

1. About
2. Benefits
3. What it means
4. FAQ

Home Information Pack FAQs

When do I have to provide a HIP?

Properties marketed for sale in England and Wales will need a Home Information Pack (HIP), which includes a home energy rating.

The Pack includes an Energy Performance Certificate, containing advice on how to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills. Also included are documents such as a sale statement, searches and evidence of title.

What goes in a HIP?

A HIP includes documents that are required when homes are bought and sold. Some documents are mandatory and others optional.

The mandatory documents are:

• An index (ie a list of the contents of the HIP)
• A sale statement (summarising the terms of sale)
• Evidence of title
• Standard searches (ie local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search)
• An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Commonhold information (where appropriate)
• A copy of the lease (where appropriate)

Documents that are optional include:

• A Home Condition Report (HCR)
• Additional leasehold, information
• Guarantees and warranties
• Other searches relevant to the particular area

Who compiles HIPs?

Sellers can hire estate agents, solicitors, separate pack providers.

Are HIPs required across the UK?

No - only in England and Wales

I'm selling my house privately - do I need a Home Information Pack?

If you are marketing your property, even if it's just by putting a 'for sale' sign in the window, you need a Pack. Sales where no marketing takes place (e.g. to a member of the family) won't need a Pack.

Who pays for the Pack?

The seller is responsible for the cost of a Home Information Pack. The cost of the Pack is down to the market.

Should the pack include a Home Condition Report?

A Home Condition Report could help you sell your property more quickly if it shows that it is in good condition, or if it highlights any problems straight away for potential buyers, it can avoid nasty surprises for buyers later in the process.

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