Home Information Packs are compulsory for all residential properties.

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, will be implemented on a phased basis from 1 August 2008. From then Packs will be required for the sale of four bedroom properties and larger, with smaller properties being phased in as soon as possible.


Benefits to Buyers and Sellers
 
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 - and reduces the chance of unwelcome surprises later on in the process. 


For more information visit the official government web site at
http://www.homeinformationpacks.gov.uk/consumer/1_home.html (opens new window)