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What's in a Home Information Pack?

image: example energy performance certificate The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know. Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates will be implemented on a phased basis from 1st August 2007. From then packs will be required for the sale of four bedroom properties and larger, with smaller properties being phased in as soon as sufficient energy assessors are fully qualified.

For sellers, providing a Pack upfront should reduce the likelihood of any nasty surprises in the selling process that could delay the sale, as buyers will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing their home.

For buyers, the Pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge

Home Information Pack Index

The compulsory documents include a Home Information Pack Index listing the documents contained in the Pack.

Sale Statement

The sale statement should provide some basic information about the site, including:
  • The address of the property being sold
  • Whether the property is freehold, leasehold or commonhold
  • Whether the property is registered or unregistered
  • Whether or not the property is being sold with vacant possession
Standard Searches

The Home Information Pack must include:
  • The local land charges register relating to the property being sold. If the search is carried out by the local authority, an official search certificate will be provided. Alternatively a personal search company can be used.
  • Other records held by the local authority on matters of interest to buyers, such as planning decisions and road building proposals. These are referred to as local enquiries in the Home Information Pack regulations. A local authority or a personal search company can be used.
  • The provision of drainage and water services to the property.
Evidence of Title

These documents prove that the seller owns the property and therefore has the right to sell it. Where the property being sold is registered, certain documents that are available on request from the Land Registry must be included in the Pack. These provide an up-to-date official record of who owns the land, and consist of:

Energy Performance Certificate

Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates will be implemented on a phased basis from 1st August 2007.

From then Packs will be required for the sale of four bedroom properties and larger, with smaller properties being phased in as soon as sufficient energy assessors are fully qualified.

Additionally, leasehold properties will need to provide:
  • A copy of the lease
  • Name and address of Landlord & Managing Agents
  • Service Charge statements over last 36 months
  • Finacial requests made by Landlord over last 12 months
  • Regulations or rules made under the lease
  • Proposed amendments to the lease
  • Summary of proposed building works
  • Non Compulsory Items
  • The Home Condition Report
  • Other searches such as mining searches
  • Copies of any current planning applications
  • Copies of building regulation approvals and certificates
  • A property information form
  • A fixtures and fittings list
  • Copies of any warranties and guarantees
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