As qualified Home Inspectors with good local expertise, Coasty can supply you with a Home Information Pack which is both timely and cost effective. We supply a first class friendly, local, professional service at a very competitive rate of £299 (No VAT).
The Home Information Pack (also known as the HIP) is now a legal requirement for all residential property being marketed in England and Wales. Since it's introduction, important changes have been made to HIPs. This means better information will be available from the first day a property is put on the
market.
The Process
• You contact us to discuss your requirements
• Once Coasty has received payment, we will instigate the Home Information Pack (HIP) and make an appointment to carry out the survey required for the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
• You will need to complete the Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) and we will order information from the Land Registry. These documents along with the EPC and the PIQ constitute a Partial HIP.
• As soon as the Partial HIP is complete we will then be able to start marketing your property.
The advantage of using Coasty
• Competitive Pricing
• Good Local Knowledge
• With everything in one place there is no waiting around for third parties. We do the HIP so as soon as it's done we start to market your property straight away.
• We will respond to your request promptly and treat both you and your home with respect.
Why do you need a HIP?
A HIP is a set of documents that provides the buyer with key information on the property and must be provided by the seller or the seller's agent. It is a legal requirement to have a HIP and you can't market your property without one.
The HIP lets buyers see important information about the property at the start of the process, free of charge. This means there is less chance of buyers becoming aware of any surprises at the end of the process. The HIP can help reduce delays and extra expense to the buyer and seller.
What does a HIP contain?
The HIP is made up of required (compulsory) and authorised (optional) items.
There shouldn't be any marketing or advertising material in the pack, so make sure it contains official information only.
Listed below are all the compulsory documents that need to be included.
Compulsory Documents
The following documents must be included in your HIP:
Freehold Properties
• Home Information Pack Index
• The new Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ), from 6 April 2009
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA)
• Sustainability information (required for newly built homes)
• Sale Statement
• Evidence Of Title
• Standard Searches (local authority and drainage and water)
Leasehold properties
• All the compulsory documents above
• A copy of the lease
Optional Documents
Other documents can be included within your HIP, but these are optional. If they are included, it could help to speed up the sale and ensure that the process goes more smoothly. These include:
• Home Condition Report
• Legal Summary
• Home Use/Contents Form
• Other documents like specialist searches (for example, the seller may choose to include a mining search in a mining area)
Buyers
From 6 April 2009, the HIP must be available on the first day a property is marketed for sale. If you are buying a property, just ask whoever is advertising it for sale for a copy of the Home Information Pack. This is usually an estate agent, but could be another business or individual.
They must give you a copy of the pack free of charge. However, they may make a reasonable charge to cover the costs of copying and posting it.
Sellers
From 6 April 2009, the 'responsible person' (in most cases, the estate agent) will not be allowed to market your property unless the HIP is available. You'll need to make arrangements to have a HIP compiled (including paying for it) along with other preparations for selling your home. However, if there's a delay in getting certain documents, like the local searches, these can be added after your house is put on the market.
Who pays for the HIP?
The person selling the property is responsible for the cost of a Home Information Pack.
