Home Information Pack

The Home Information Pack is a set of documents providing important information about a property, such as its energy efficiency, boundary ownership and planning permission. Home Information Packs can help all parties to commit more quickly and reduce the risk of sales falling through

How does it effect me?

As a seller, providing a HIP up-front should mean that buyers are able to make more informed decisions about buying your home and should reduce the likelihood of nasty surprises coming up later in the process but most importantly it should speed up the sale.

As a buyer, the HIP provides important information about properties that you are considering buying . It allows a greater insight to the property and its legal situation before purchase.

What in a HIP

Sale statement

Includes the name of the seller, whether the property is freehold or leasehold and evidence of title.

Energy Performance Certificate

Tells you how energy efficient your home is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient homes , have a lower running cost and would be in band A

Property Register/Title plan

Official copies of the land registry of the Register and the Title Plan.

Property Register, provides a brief description of the property.and the ownership details. The Title plan, shows boundaries of the property in relation to ownership.

Searches

This is to include the Local Authority search

Water and sewage search

Additional Information

May also be included such as

Home contents form

Warranties for building work/improvements

When you have bought a pack it is important you give a copy to your legal adviser at an early stage. The information included within the pack should save you money and time in buying your new house.