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Home Information Packs (HIPs) include the following components; an explanation of each HIP component is detailed below.
Index
The Index simply lists and dates al the documents contained within the HIP
Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ)
Sellers will also be required to complete the new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) detailing important pre-sale information such as the home’s council tax band, parking arrangements, utilities and flood risk — this could be vital information when deciding to make an offer.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a new requirement aimed at reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. From October 2008 these are required for all properties - Residential and Commercial. EPCs can only be produced by trained, qualified and accredited Energy Assessors who will visit the property to obtain the information and measurements required to produce the EPC.
Sale Statement
The Sale Statement gives brief details of the property, tenure and who is selling the property.
Sustainability Information (required for newly built homes only)
The Sustainability Information is only required for newly built homes. All newly built homes must have a certificate (or interim certificate) showing the sustainability of the home where it complies with the standards under the Code for Sustainable Homes; or a nil-rated certificate where the property has not been assessed against the Code. The Code for Sustainable Homes measures the environmental impact of a new home against nine categories ranging from CO2 emissions to the amount of waste generated when building and using the home.
Land Registry (Register View & Title Plan) official copies
The Land Registry Title and Plan states the current owners of the property and any restrictions there may be on the property. The Plan outlines the boundary of the property.
Local Authority Searches (provided by a personal search agency)
The Local Authority Search details the address of the property and shows the Land Charges, Planning Permissions or Building Regulations applicable to the property. It also indicates if the roads are maintained by the Local Authority and other information held on record at the Local Authority relating specifically to the property.
Drainage and Water Search (Con29DW)
The Drainage and Water Search is obtained from the relevant Water Authority and reveals water, drainage and sewage connection details to the property and billing information.
Lease
The Lease is required if a property is leasehold, it means that the property is for sale but the land the property is built on is not. A buyer may have to pay ground rent to the freeholder and other service charges. For leasehold properties you must a provide copy of the lease. A copy must be provided within the Leasehold Home Information Pack (HIP).
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