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A Home Information Pack (HIP) is required by law prior to marketing a property for sale. These will generally be ordered on your behalf by your Conveyancer or Estate Agent.
What is in the packs?
- A number of documents, some compulsory (required) and some optional (authorised)
- Required documents include a HIP index, sale statement, evidence of title or information related to unregistered land, commonhold or leasehold information where relevant, a copy of the new home warranty where relevant, Local Authority searches, CON29DW drainage and water enquiry, Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Optional documents include home contents and home-use forms, other searches including environmental and coal, and liabilities to repair and maintain buildings
View Changes to Home Buying and Selling (CLG)
View Home Buying and Selling – A Guide to HIPs (CLG)
How will HIPs benefit me?
- They'll speed up the home selling process - making essential information easily accessible to potential buyers so they can make purchase decisions faster
- The documents in a HIP can help avoid sales falling through by dealing with any potential issues before they arise
- The PIQ provides useful information to potential buyers such as council tax and utility service charges information
- Optional documents can help sell your property by presenting positive home information, although they're not legally necessary
How do I get a HIP?
Step one:
If you've decided to put your home up for sale, first contact your conveyancer and ask them about Home Information Packs from Severn Trent Searches.
Step two:
Your conveyancer will discuss with you which options you require, and make the necessary arrangements for searches and surveys.
Step three:
You'll receive your completed HIP within 5 to 10 working days, however these things are dependent on when the seller completes the PIQ. At this point you can approach your estate agent and put your home up for sale.
How can I find out more?
For more information, call us on 0115 962 7269, or contact your solicitor and ask about HIPs from Severn Trent Searches.
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