Home Information Pack providers
From 14 December 2007, HIPs will cover the whole of the residential property market in England and Wales.
Read CLG's 22 November 2007 press notice on the full roll out of HIPs and the benefits of the Energy Performance Certificate.
Home Information Packs contain an Energy Performance Certificate and other key documents such as evidence of title, local authority and drainage and water searches and key leasehold documents where appropriate.
As a Pack provider, you should be aware of the rules concerning what may be included in a Pack, and of the requirements of integrity that apply to various key documents such as searches and Energy Performance Certificates.
Key documents
CLG and the Energy Savings Trust have produced a short guide for householders in England and Wales on ways to cut down on energy bills and the financial support available for implementing energy efficiency measures in their homes. This includes the support available for acting on recommendations in the EPC.
- Financial support - help with improving your home's energy efficiency (PDF 2MB) - February 2008
Multiple hardcopies can be ordered free by emailing communities@twoten.com quoting product code: EST/HIP/08.
