 What's
in a Home Information Pack?
The Home Information Pack contains
important information that buyers and sellers need to know. Home
Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates have
been implemented on a phased basis which started on 1 August 2007.
Properties marketed for sale from 14
December 2007 in England and Wales will need a Home Information
Pack.
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.
For buyers, the Pack provides
essential information about properties they are considering buying,
free of charge.
What does a Pack contain?
Home Information Packs will contain an
Energy Performance Certificate and other key documents such as
evidence of title, local authority and drainage and water searches
and key leasehold documents where appropriate.
The following compulsory documents must be
included in a Home Information Pack.
- Home Information Pack Index
- Energy Performance
Certificate
- Sale Statement
- Standard Searches
- Evidence of Title
- Additional information for leasehold and
commonhold sales, where appropriate.
We can organize a basic Home Information
Pack for your property containing all the information you need to
comply with the new Government Legislation.
Once payment has been made we will carry out the
Energy Performance Certificate within 48 hours and register it
within 24 hours. You are able to market your property for sale once
payment has been arranged. The
rest of the Home Information Pack will be prepared in due course.
The time scale will vary due to preparation of searches, leasehold
documents etc. (usually within 3 weeks).
The pack will cost £299.00 for Freehold
properties and £349.00 for Leasehold properties. We do not increase
the fee for larger properties therefore the pack will cost the same regardless
of the size of your property. The price includes one paper copy and
one computer file (.pdf). file so you can print as many as you like.
Your HIP is also available to view on this site with a pin code
access, so you or your agent can direct potential buyers to the site
when they want to view the HIP. There are no hidden
charges this is all you will need to pay to comply with the new
legislation.
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