From 14 December 2007, properties marketed for sale in England and Wales will need a Home Information Pack (HIP), which includes a home energy rating.
The Pack includes an Energy Performance Certificate, containing advice on how to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills. Also included are documents such as a sale statement, searches and evidence of title.
Currently, any property that was already on the market on the relevant commencement date does not need to have a HIP.
Find out what the industry has to do to prepare Home Information Packs:
Industry specific information
Estate Agents' obligations
HIP Providers' obligations
HIP exceptions
HIP regulations pages
Frequently asked questions:
Latest FAQs
Solicitors and Conveyancers
Housing Associations and Local Authorities
Domestic Energy Assessors
Housing developers
9 May 2008: new regulations on temporary provisions
Minister of State Caroline Flint: statement to the House of Commons on the implementation of Home Information Packs. Read a copy of the press release on the page above and a copy of the statement here.
From 1 May 2008 it is compulsory for every new home in England to have a rating against the Code for Sustainable Homes and for information on this rating to be provided to prospective purchasers through the HIP.
PROGRESS Issue 32 (pdf)
14 March 2008: New regulations coming into force for new homes
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Last updated 09.05.08
