hipsandhcrs

As well as subscribing to this blog there is a wealth of HIP infomration on the Web.

It is probably fair to say that the governement funded news resources such as www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk  are best for accurate and up-to-date information about Home Information Packs and there is also a Governement funded newsletter that  you can subscribe to and get the latest information on HIPs direct to your inbox.

If you want to get an idea about what is being said in the press about HIPs you can subscribe to a “Home Information Pack” newsfeed on Google News which you can, if you prefer,  setup so that you receive these HIP news alerts direct to your inbox.

Finally, there are the industry bodies such as the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) which provide a HIP news service on their site. Obviously, it is their role to be pro-HIP. Read the rest of this entry »

The Consumer Association, Which? claims that there are few signs that Home Information Packs (HIPs) have achieved the aim of improving the process of buying or selling a property as a  large part of a HIP is out of date after four to six months; buyers and sellers have problems getting hold of a pack and HIP inspectors often fail to carry out basic checks.

However, this infomration is based on a very small sample size of just 23 estate agents which raises questions about the reliability and the vailidity of the data.  It is nothing more than a snapshot and should not be seen as representative of the HIP Industry.

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According to research carried out by Mori home buyers are satisfied with the Home Information Pack (HIP) and are starting to use energy performance certificates to make their properties greener.

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Some people still do not realise that from  December last year all properties  for sale in England and Wales need a Home Information Pack (HIP).

It is also worth pointing out that the the introduction of home info packs is only part of the broader initiative to reform home buying and selling in England and Wales.  Other initiatives include e-conveyancing which aims to speed up the process and provide better value for money.

The Home Information Pack includes a number of mandatory components, some optional items and some things that are prohibited.

Mandatory

• Home Information Pack Index
• Energy Performance Certificate
• Local Authority Searches
• Sale Statement
• Evidence of Title
• Drainage and Water Searches

There are additional requirements for freehold and leasehold properties.

Optional Content

• Home Condition Report
• Legal Summary
• Home use/contents forms

Find out additional information about the content of a Home Information Pack.