HOME INFORMATION PACKS

The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know.

The Benefits

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.

For buyers, the Pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge.

What does a Pack contain?

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.

Please click the link below to find up to date information on the Government Home Information Pack Website. 

http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/consumer

Some documents in the Home Information Pack are optional. These include:

• Home Condition Report
• Legal summary
• Home use/contents forms
• Other documents

There is no need to panic or be confused about the new Home Information Packs as Clarke Scott can point you in the right direction.

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