Home Information Packs

Since August 2007 it has been compulsory for a person who is marketing a residential property to provide a Home Information Pack containing all relevant details of the property and its title and a specially commissioned Energy Performance Certificate.

The requirements were initially phased in but now cover all residential properties being sold with vacant possession.

New regulations concerning the content of the HIP and the availability of insurance to bolster unofficial local searches, will come into force on 6th April 2009.

Under transitional arrangements, it will be possible to market the property even if the EPC is not available as long as it and the other components have been ordered. This arrangement for "first day marketing " will end on 5th April 2009.

The current Regulations relating to the contents of the packs mean that the main elements are of a legal nature and are things that we presently prepare for a sale.

We provide the packs and are able to source all relevant information and deliver it quickly so that there is no delay in the property being marketed and less chance of sales falling through.

We believe that, as with other aspects of your house move, you should put your trust in someone who is acting solely on your behalf and you should contact us at a very early stage so that we can work closely with your Agents to provide the Home Information Pack.

For further information and a copy of our latest factsheets on Home Information Packs and E-conveyancing please click here.

To view the official HIPs website click here

To view our HIPs Brochure click here