Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Home Information Pack (HIP) - Currently under suspension by the new coalition government.

SUSPENDED BY NEW COALITION GOVERNMENT

A Home Information Pack (HIP) is now required for all property for sale with vacant possession on or after 14 December 2007. There are a few exceptions, including mixed use properties (such as a flat and shop being sold together), portfolio sales, or sales of properties with leases of less than 21 years.

Anyone marketing a property for sale in England and Wales - whether they are a housing developer, an estate agent or auctioneer, a private individual - is responsible for ensuring a Home Information Pack (HIP) is in place and made available to prospective buyers.

HIPs are designed to bring information upfront to increase certainty and inform buyers about a property before they incur costs. Informed choice by buyers at the start of the process will help reduce delays later on and reduce wasted time for sellers.

We charge £300 plus VAT for freehold properties and £325 plus VAT for leasehold.  The Home Information Pack (HIP) is valid for 12 months.  Available in Balham, Battersea, Clapham, Fulham, Kennington, Putney and Wandsworth.

Energy Performance Certficate (EPC)

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is included as part of the HIP above but is also now required for property to rent where a new tenancy begins after 1st October 2008.

Anyone marketing a property for rent in England and Wales - whether they are a housing developer, an estate agent or auctioneer, a private individual - is responsible for ensuring that an Energy Performance Certficate (EPC) is in place and made available to prospective tenants.

We charge £69 plus VAT (for houses + £10) for the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)  and it is valid for 10 years.  Available in Balham, Battersea, Clapham, Fulham, Kennington, Putney and Wandsworth.