You
must have a HIP ready before
you sell your home
Did you know
that it is now a legal requirement for the homeowner to be in possession
of a Home Information Pack (HIP) before marketing the property for
sale?
What
is a HIP?
A Home Information Pack (also
known as the HIP) is compulsory for all homes on the market in England
and Wales. It is a set of documents that provides the buyer with key
information on the property and must be provided by the seller.
Do
I need one?
YES! It is a legal requirement
to have a HIP and you can't market your property without one. The
HIP lets buyers see important information on the property at the start
of the process, free of charge. This means there is less chance of
buyers becoming aware of any surprises at the end of the process that
can cause delays and extra expense to the buyer and seller.
What
is included in a HIP?
The following documents
must be included in your HIP:
For Freehold
properties:
Home Information
Pack Index
Energy Performance
Certificate (EPC)
Sustainability
information (required for newly built homes only)
Sale Statement
Evidence of Title
Standard searches
(local authority and drainage and water)
For Leasehold
properties:
All the compulsory
documents above
A copy of the
lease
Where
can I get my HIP?
In conjunction with one of
the leading UKs Home Information Pack providers, Portsmouth-Property.com
are able to provide Home Information Packs to home owners in the Portsmouth
area looking at selling thier property privately. Start the process
of ordering your HIP and cick the link below for a HIPs
Quotation
