home information packs

what do sellers packs mean for you?

Home information packs (HIPS) became law on 1st June 2007 and changed the way that houses are sold.

In an attempt to speed up the house buying process the government has introduced Home Information Packs, sometimes referred to as Sellers Packs. The packs contain the following documentation and information about the house that you are selling:

• Terms of sale
• Evidence of title;
• Replies to standard preliminary enquiries made on behalf of buyers;
• Copies of any planning, listed building and building regulations consents and approvals;
• For new properties, copies of warranties and guarantees;
• Any guarantees for work carried out on the property;
• Replies to local searches; and
• An Energy Performance Certificate

And additionally for leasehold properties

• A copy of the lease;
• Most recent service charge accounts and receipts;
• Building insurance policy details and payment receipts;
• Regulations made by the landlord or management company; and
• Memorandum and articles of the landlord or management company

Sellers have to prepare a home information pack before they can market the property in any way. Even an advert card in your local Tesco will be illegal if you don’t have a sellers pack.

Our charges start from just £350 plus VAT for a full home information pack. If you would like to order one then please contact us on 0845 1667970