What are Home Information Packs?

Home information packs (HIPS) contain documents to help speed up the selling process. A pack will consist of various documents such as local searches and a Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that the buyer can view before deciding whether they wish to purchase the property.

• The Introduction of HIPS and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCS) started on the 1st August 2007 in a phased approach.
• 4+ bedroom properties required a HIP from 1st August 2007, unless previous on the market.
• 3 bedroom properties required a HIP from 10th September 2007, unless previous on the market.
• 2 bedrooms or less required a HIP from 14th December 2007, unless previous on the market.
• A property can be marketed as soon as a HIP has been ordered.
• As from 1st June 2008 there must be a pack available when marketing starts.
• HIP's are currently valid for one year. If however, in the unlikely event that your property has not sold within a year, then certain aspects of the HIP may need to be updated.

What is to be included in a pack?
The mandatory documents are:

1. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This will provide an A - G ratings on the energy efficiency of a home, plus advice on how to make further energy savings. Only those who are fully qualified and certificated will be allowed to prepare an Energy Performance Certificate.
2. A sale statement which summarises terms of sale.
3. Standard searches (i.e. local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search)
4. Evidence of title: An official copy of the individual register and an official copy of the title. If one is not available, provide proof that you have tried to obtain one.
5. An index (i.e. a list of the contents of the pack) . This has to be updated when you amend the pack, that is include/ remove or update any documents accordingly.
6. A copy of the lease (where appropriate)
7. Commonhold information (where appropriate)

Optional documents are.

1. Home contents form.
2. Home use form.
3. Guarantees and warranties such as double glazing.
4. Home Condition Report (HCR). See below to find out more about HCRs'.
5. Additional leasehold information

Order Your Own Home Information Pack

We can supply the best value Home Information Packs from only £336.82 inc vat (£286.66 ex vat). Delivery time is normally 7 to 10 days and you receive a PDF electronic HIP which can be reproduced for any number of prospective purchasers. Once your HIP is ordered, you can advertise your property on Welsh-Homes.net immediately.

How to order your HIP

It could not be simpler. You can order online now by clicking on the links below. You can pay by Google checkout, bank transfer payments or cheque.

Freehold (Fixed Price) £336.82 inc vat (£286.66+vat) *Order

Leasehold & Commonhold £373.50 inc vat (£317.87+vat) *Order