The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know. Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates have been implemented on a phased basis which started on 1 August 2007.
Properties marketed for sale from 14 December 2007 in England and Wales will need a Home Information Pack.
For sellers, providing a Pack upfront should reduce the likelihood of any nasty surprises in the selling process that could delay the sale, as buyers will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing their home.
What does a Pack contain?
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Compulsory items
The following compulsory documents must be included in a Home Information Pack.
- Home Information Pack Index
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Sale statement
- Standard searches
- Evidence of title
- Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate.
However, up until 1 June 2008 it is possible to market a property without all of the compulsory documents
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Optional items
Some documents in the Home Information Pack are optional. These include:
- Home Condition Report
- Legal summary
- Home use/contents forms
- Other documents
- Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate
