There are two kinds of documents that a HIP may contain; those that are required (mandatory) for all properties and others that are authorised (optional), to be included at the sellers discretion.
Mandatory
- Index of the documents contained within the pack
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Sales statement summarising the property details & terms of sale
- Evidence of title from the Land Registry
- Local Authority searches and a drainage & water search
- On leasehold properties, key information re the lease and the management company.
The elements in bold will be required before a property can be marketed from January 2009. The other elements are required within 28 days.
Optional
- Home Condition Report (HCR) – a new form of survey
- Any warranties or guarantees that you have for your property (i.e. new roof guarantee, NHBC certificate)
- Other legal information which will be required for conveyancing (part of the current process) such as environmental, flood and ground stability (mining) searches.
Home use / contents forms
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Home Use and Home Contents Forms let you give buyers information on a range of matters relating to the property.
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These include information on boundaries, notices, services, sharing with neighbours, planning permissions and other matters of interest to potential buyers.
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It is usual for sellers to declare which fixtures and fittings and other contents of the property are included in the sale, are excluded from the sale, or are subject to negotiation.
We can advise you whether you should include any of the optional documents. |