Home Information Packs | HIPs
It is a legal requirement that the majority
of properties in England and Wales put onto the market for sale have a Home Information
Pack (HIP). The HIP includes important information about the property (please see
below for a summary) and an Energy Performance Certificate which provides a rating
of the property's energy efficiency. The HIP should help to improve the home buying
and selling process by making available up front information relevant to the property.
Sellers
If you wish to sell your property, you are required to
have commissioned a HIP before you can market your property.
The HIP will include the following documents:
- An index of contents
- A sale statement
- Evidence of title
- An Energy Performance Certificate
- Searches and leasehold / commonhold documents
We can make moving easier by sorting out the HIP for you. The benefits of the YOUR MOVE HIP include:
- All under one roof - we'll take care of everything
- High quality printed HIP presenting your property in its best light
- Available online - quick and easy access
- Variable payment options available - ask your local branch for more details
Buyers
The HIP is designed to ensure that information needed by potential buyers is available to you when you need it, as you consider whether or not to buy a property. It brings together key information needed by buyers and sellers at the very start of the home-buying process, and ensures that important information about improving the energy efficiency of homes is made available when a property is sold.
Further information about HIPs can be found at: http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk
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