HIP

Elliott Davis have a specialized dedicated Home Information Pack Provider who works with over 2000 Domestic Energy Assessors nationwide, this is the person who completes the energy performance certificate (EPC), we are committed to providing top quality Hips directly to the customer at a great price.

WHAT IS AN HIP? *Home Information Pack”

From 14^th December 2007 anyone wishing to sell a residential property within England / Wales regardless of number of bedroom and type of property must have a HIP in place before any marketing can start.

The Hip needs to be ordered when the property is first put on the market, at the moment and until 31st December 2008, you do not need to have possession of the Hip but must have proof that one has been ordered.

WHAT IS IN THE HIP?

In brief the pack contains: -> An index (i.e. a list of the contents of the HIP) -> A sale statement (summarising the terms of sale) -> Evidence of title -> Standard searches (i.e. local authority enquiries and a drainage and water search) -> An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) -> Common hold information (where appropriate) -> A copy of the lease (where appropriate)

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A HIP PROVIDER:-

The Hip provider you choose should have full indemnity insurance and subscribe to the PCCB code of conduct for Hips (Hip code). All Hips which comply with this Code will include the HIP Code logo and you can check whether a HIP provider subscribes to the Code by contacting the Property Codes Compliance Board or visit their web site at http://www.propertycodes.org.uk.

The HIP Code provides protection for homebuyers, sellers, estate agents, conveyancers and mortgage lenders who rely on the information included in a Home Information Pack (HIP) provided on residential property within England and Wales . It sets out minimum standards which HIP providers have to meet.

Though it is not mandatory the Provider should also be a member of the Association of Home Information Pack Providers – AHIPP, to check your provider is registered visit the AHIPP web site at www.hipassociation.co.uk.