HIPs

Home Information Packs – Legal Requirements

Home Information Packs (HIPs) were to become compulsory from 1 June 2007. This has now been delayed until 1st August 2007, but initially for homes (houses and flats) with 4 or more bedrooms. It is envisaged that when further numbers of Energy Assessors have qualified, 3 bedroom homes will be next to become compulsory, and then finally all other houses and flats.

What is a HIP and what must a HIP contain?

The documents and information which must be included in the HIP are: 

• An Energy Performance Certificate and recommendation statement (EPC)
• A Sales Statement (a basic statement that includes the names of the sellers, the property address, whether it is freehold or leasehold and whether the title is registered or unregistered)
• Evidence of Title
• Local search
• Drainage and water report

In addition, for leasehold properties (where applicable) the contents include:

• Lease (an official copy or original)
• Rules and regulation made by the Landlord or managing agents
• Statements or summaries of service charges for the previous 36 months
• Demands for service charge, ground rent and insurance premiums for the previous 12 months
• Landlord/Managing agents’ names and addresses
• Amendments made or proposed to the lease or to any rules and regulations
• Works summary of any being undertaken or proposed affecting the property or building

 

Why ActionMove?

Paul Hajek and Sue Baker, the Directors of ActionMove, have over 60 years experience between them of the home moving market. Paul Hajek is a Solicitor and Sue Baker has worked as a Conveyancing Executive and also run an estate agency.

The challenge of HIPs led them to believe that the best solution is for the Seller, Estate Agent and Solicitor to work more closely to ensure a smooth as possible move with the minimum of fuss.

ActionMove was formed to provide the best local solution, using the Estate Agent with a hand picked panel of experienced Solicitors. Each of the panel firms are run by proprietors with a wealth of experience and the ability to deal promptly & efficiently with problems if and when they arise.
There are NO CALL CENTRES or FACTORY CONVEYANCING INVOLVED.

ActionMove will keep it’s territory local covering BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE and GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

All requests for HIPs will be processed ‘on-line’ and in the majority of cases will be ready in five working days.

 

Besley Hill

BESLEY HILL has an expanding branch network, currently 15, throughout Bristol and Gloucestershire, with further branches due to open in 2007.
Adam Offer, owner of Besley Hill Franchising said;
“All our branch network are committed to working with ActionMove to ensure our clients have the best possible HIP solution. The closer links between Seller, Agent and Solicitor will produce benefits in time saved and stress levels reduced. Working locally with our long standing professional partners convinces me that the service levels and moving experience through our branches will be all the better for it”.

 

Milburys

Milburys is a Property Sales, Residential Lettings and Property Management Company with offices in Thornbury and Chipping Sodbury. They specialise in Town and Country Homes for sale throughout South Gloucestershire and an extensive portfolio of rental accommodation extending into Bristol Harbourside.