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 have been implemented on a phased basis which started on 1 August 2007.

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?

Compulsory items

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.

Optional items

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

• Home Condition Report
• Home Use/ Home contents forms
• Other Searches (eg. mining searches)