Home Information Packs

From October 2008 every property being put on the market has to now carry with it a Home Information Pack (HIP).

This HIP pack compiles documents which are required when homes are both bought and sold - some of these documents are optional additional information but some are mandatory requirements for the HIP

What is included in a HIP?

The mandatory documents are –

• The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which is the assessment of your property's energy efficiency rating, that is carried out by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) from the Guild.
• A Sale statement, which is the summary of the terms of sale of the property.
• An index to the Home Information Pack, which is the list of contents of the HIP.
• Evidence of title providing ownership of the property in question.
• Standard searches, the local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search.
• Where appropriate, any commonhold information.
• And in cases of leasehold property, a copy of the lease.

Your HIP

We, as an Estate Agent work with The Guild of Professional Estate Agents which has its own specialist HIP department which enables us to:

• Organise and collate the pack on your behalf.
• Instruct the Domestic Energy Assessor to perform the assessment of your property's energy efficiency at your convenience.
• Offer you printed or electronic online options for the provision of your HIP.
• Inform you of the cost of the HIP for your property and offer you payment options - normally by credit/debit card or by a 9-months deferred payment option.

A simple and very easy process that leaves you in full ownership of your Home Information Pack and ensures you are fully compliant with the law.