Home Information Pack
What is a Home Information Pack (HIP)?
Every property being put on the market now has to carry with it a HIP. This pack compiles documents which are required when homes are bought and sold – some of these documents are mandatory requirements of the HIP and some are optional additional information.
What is included in a HIP?
The mandatory documents are -
- An index to the Home Information Pack, which is the list of contents of the HIP.
- A Sale statement, which is the summary of the terms of sale of the property.
- Evidence of title providing ownership of the property.
- Standard searches, the local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search.
- The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which is the assessment of your property’s energy efficiency rating carried out by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).
- A Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) completed by the seller of the property.
- Where appropriate, any commonhold information.
- In cases of leasehold property, a copy of the lease. Your HIP
Clifton & Co’s specialist HIP providers are able to:
- Organise and collate the pack on your behalf.
- Instruct the Domestic Energy Assessor to perform the assessment of your property’s energy efficiency at your convenience.
- Offer you printed or electronic online options for the provision of your HIP.
- Inform you of the cost of the HIP for your property and offer you payment options – normally by credit/debit card or by a 9-months deferred payment option.
A simple and very easy process that leaves you in full ownership of your Home Information Pack and ensures you are fully compliant with the law.
For further information on how you can organise a HIP contact your local Clifton & Co office or call our Head Office on 01322 227700.
After all, we are here to help you with your move, not just your sale!
