Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates Dorset Home Inspectors Ltd

What's in a Home Information Pack?

The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know. Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates.

For sellers, providing a Home Information 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 Home Information Pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge.

What does a Home Information Pack contain?

  1. Compulsory documents ('Required') -
    • Home Information Pack Index.
    • Energy Performance Certificate.
    • Sale statement.
    • Standard searches.
    • Evidence of title.
    • Property Information Questionnaire (more information at communities.gov)
    • Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate.

 

  1. Optional documents ('Authorised') -
    • Home Condition Report.
    • Legal summary.
    • Home use/contents forms.
    • Other documents.
    • Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate.