Properties marketed for sale from 14 December 2007 in England and Wales need a Home Information Pack.
The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know.
General HIPs Information
Benefits for sellers
For sellers, providing a Pack upfront should reduce the likelihood of any nasty surprises in the selling process that could delay the sale, as buyers will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing their home.
Benefits for buyers
For buyers, the Pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge.
What’s in a Home Information Pack?
Compulsory Documents:
- Home Information Pack Index
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Sale Statement
- Standard Searches
- Evidence of Title
- Additional information regarding Leasehold and Commonhold where appropriate
Optional Documents:
- Home Condition Report
- Legal Summary
- Home use/contents forms
- Other Documents
Alternative Sale has negotiated competitive rates with ‘Optimum HIPs’, they are a member of the Property Codes Compliance Board, who monitor HIPs Providers.
You can purchase a HIP’s pack from ‘Optimum HIPs’ at a very competitive rate of £299 + VAT.
For full information regarding the above documents please visit www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk.