Home Information Packs are now compulsory for every sale and the seller is legally bound to have a HIP available for inspection before a property is placed on the market.
What is a Home Information Pack (HIP)?
A Home Information Pack contains information giving relevant and important details about a property. It is envisaged that by providing such information at the marketing stage a buyer can make a more informed decision, avoid possible delays and reduce expenditure.
Do I need a Home Information Pack (HIP)?
Anyone wishing to sell their property must have a Home Information Pack in place before the property is placed on the market for sale. A Home Information Pack is not required in the following instances:
- Where no marketing is required i.e. selling to a member of your family
- Non-residential properties
- Property used as holiday accommodation or occupation for less than 11 months per year
- Mixed sales i.e. shop with flat
- Sales of portfolios of properties i.e. selling two properties together
- Properties sold with a sitting tenant and not vacant possession
- Unsafe properties and properties due for demolition
- Properties sold through Right to Buy/Home- buy/Home Ownership Schemes
How Do I get a Home Information Pack (HIP)?
At SA Law we offer a competitively priced HIP solution which is undertaken via our HIP Provider - Fusion Hips. For clients of SA Law the following fixed prices are available :
FREEHOLD HIP £195.00 plus VAT
LEASEHOLD HIP £220.00 plus VAT
The above prices are available whether or not SA Law are instructed on the Conveyancing.
NOTE: For properties in London the above prices do not apply and a quote will need to be obtained.
Can I get a Quote for the Conveyancing Fees?
To obtain a quote for Conveyancing without obligation call 01727 798050 or email caroline.beale@salaw.com or steve.kenneford@salaw.com.
How do I Instruct SA Law to Carry Out a HIP?
If you wish to instruct a HIP then simply click here to fill out the HIP Instruction Form and return this to us at HIPS@salaw.com.
If you require more information on the contents of the HIP then click here.
Contact Us
SA Law aim to provide a Fast, Friendly and Personal Service to you.
If however, before making any definite decision on the question of your HIP requirements or representation generally, you would like to discuss any aspect of your proposed transaction, then please feel free to contact us without obligation on 01727 798050 or email Caroline Beale or Steve Kenneford as above.