Home Information Pack (HIP)
The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know and is required for all properties marketed for sale. A summary of the HIP is given below but for more information visit the government's web site.
Benefits for sellers
For sellers, providing a Pack up front reduces the likelihood of surprises in the selling process that could delay the sale, as buyers will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing their new home.
Benefits for buyers
For buyers, the Pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge.
What does a Pack contain?
The Home Information Pack contains two types of documents:-
Compulsory documents ('Required') - for example, the evidence of title that proves it's yours to sell.
Optional documents ('Authorised') - for example Home use / contents forms giving information on boundaries and fixtures and fittings.
An example HIP can be seen on the government's web site.
Compulsory items- Index
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Sale statement
- Evidence of Title (Official copies of the Registers and Official copy of the Title Plan)
- Standard Searches (Local land Charges Register,Local Authority Search, Drainage & Water Search
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Leasehold
- Copy of the Lease
- Official copy of the individual register and title plan for the common parts
- Official copy of the Commonhold community statement
Commonhold
- Home Condition Report - information about the physical condition of the property.
- Legal Summary - an easy to understand summary of complex legal documents
- Home use/content forms - these could include information on boundaries, sharing with neighbours and a list of contents that are included in the sale.
- Other documents - e.g. other searches such as those covering rights of way, ground stability etc. It's also a good idea to include guarantees e.g. for double glazing or cavity wall insulation.
Covering Newbury, West Berkshire and North Hampshire contact us now to order your HIP or obtain more information
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