FAQ'S

The following documents are mandatory (required), and must be included within a Home Information Pack:

*Up until 31st December 2008, it is only necessary for homeowners to have 'ordered' a HIP before marketing commences. An EPC must, however, be made available before exchange of contracts.   

• Index: comprising a list of all documents contained in a pack, as well as any that are missing and are to be included later.
• Sale statement.
• Land registry title & plan.
• Energy Performance Certificate (carried out by a licensed Home Inspector / Energy assessor).

 In addition:
• Local authority searches
• Drainage and water search
• Any additional documents for leasehold/common hold properties, (including a copy of the Lease, service charges and other additional information).

There are other documents which are optional, such as a Home condition report, Home contents form (fixtures & fittings) and supplementary searches. These (authorised) documents are not compulsory requirements of a Home Information Pack. In addition, there are some properties which are not required to have a HIP.  

For further details, please contact us direct, or follow the link below to the government's Home Information Pack website below, which provides more information and guidance.

 

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   Please contact us for details.