Why do you need a Home Information Pack?

From 1st August 2007 it became a legal requirement when marketing a property, unless exempt, for sale in England and Wales for the seller to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP), containing a collection of relevant legal and informative documents that relate to the property.

There was a phased introduction of HIPs starting with:

Phase 1 - 4+ bedroom properties (1st August 2007)

Phase 2 - 3 bedroom properties (10th September 2007)

Phase 3 - all other properties (14th December 2007)

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The Government has introduced Home Information Packs to:

- Reduce the stress of buying and selling a property by providing buyers with essential information as early as possible, reducing the chance of delays and added costs.

- Raise awareness of energy efficiency within the home helping the environment and the cost of your fuel bills.

Benefits for Sellers

Thinking of selling? 

Using Activ Property Sales Estate Agents will help take the worry and strain out of ordering and preparing your HIP

We have a dedicated pool of Home Inspectors, Domestic Energy Assessors and Search Suppliers available at our fingertips

Our experienced staff are able to talk you through all the reports required in your HIP

We can also advise you on other optional reports which could further enhance the appeal of your property to buyers

Use Activ Property Sales Estate Agents to both sell and produce your Home Information Pack and not only will it speed up the process, but it will make it really easy for you - plus you can take advantage of our exclusive deferred payment* option arranged by our HIP provider HIPSTAR

The deferred payment option is being offered by our provider, Hipstar, to customers selling their property through Activ Property Sales Estate Agents. Terms and conditions apply and will be confirmed by HIPSTAR.

Benefits for buyers

Using Activ Property Sales means that you will have a HIP that is clear, concise and available to you in a number of formats online and this can be printed where required.

• Be able to buy with confidence and see reports in advance of making a decision.
• Access to experienced professionals, together with a dedicated HIP helpline, available for support and to talk you through the contents of the pack.

What is in a Home Information Pack?

The pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know:

Compulsory documents:

Energy Performance Certificate - This certificate shows the energy efficiency of the property

Sale Statement - Summary of terms of sale

Searches - Including Local Authority search, drainage search and water search

Evidence of title - Details of the title and information held about the property at the Land Registry

Leasehold and common hold documents - If applicable

New Homes Warranty (if applicable) - This applies if a property is bought off plan 

Home Information Pack Index - A list of documents contained within the HIP

Optional:

Home Condition Reports (HCR) - This is similar to a current Scheme 2 survey

Work Carried Out - Receipts, certificates, etc, that relate to works done after any HCR

Legal Summary

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