Miller Countrywide, Estate Agents in Cornwall & Devon

Home Information Packs (HIPs)

What is a Home Information Pack (HIP)?

From 14 December 2007 anyone wishing to market a property for sale in England & Wales needs to have a HIP available before any marketing can take place.

Properties where commencement of marketing predates the regulations do not currently require a HIP but from October 2008 do require an Energy Performance Certificate.

The HIP comprises some of the key documents required at the very start of the home-buying and selling process. These are as follows:

1. An index of contents
2. An Energy Performance Certificate
3. A sale statement (basic information about the sale such as name of seller and property address, whether the home is freehold or leasehold etc)
4. Evidence of title
5. A copy of the lease if applicable
6. A Property Information Questionnaire [from April 09] providing some basic information on the property supplied by the Vendor

What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

The EPC will tell you how energy efficient the home is. It will be rated on a scale of A - G. The most energy efficient home will have an A rating. The EPC will also advise as to the impact the home has on the environment. Better rated homes will have lower Carbon Dioxide emissions.

Government believes the average property in the UK will be in bands D - E. Recommendations will also be included in the EPC about how to make the home more energy efficient.

Why get your HIP and EPC from Miller Countrywide?

We are best placed to obtain your HIP quickly and efficiently to a professional standard allowing your home to be marketed as soon as possible. Our services are designed to assist your sale.

For more information please contact your local office.