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Home Information Packs
Nottingham Property Direct choose LMS to carry out all Home Information Packs.
What is a HIP?
A Home Information Pack (or HIP) is a collection of documents providing important information about a property being offered for sale. This will include information such as the energy efficiency of the property, information held by the Local Authority that may concern the property such as any planning or development issues and details concerning the legal ownership of the property. You will need to order your HIP before you can begin to market your property.
Who are LMS?
By choosing LMS as their HIP provider your estate agent can give you the peace of mind that they are working with the leading HIP provider in the country. LMS is a well established company with over 15 years experience providing conveyancing, remortgage and valuation services for clients ranging from some of the biggest banks and building societies through to hundreds of independent estate agents up and down the country.
What's in a HIP?
A HIP must include:
Index
The Index lists the documents included in the pack.Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
The EPC tells you how energy efficient a home is and its environmental impact on a scale of A-G with band A being the most efficient in both instances. The best rated homes should have the lowest fuel bills and have less environmental impact
through lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.Sale Statement
This provides some basic information about the property including:
- The seller’s name
- The address of the property being sold
- Whether the property is freehold, leasehold or commonhold
- Whether the property is registered or unregistered at Land Registry
- Whether or not the property is being sold with vacant possession
Standard Searches
These provide details of the provision of water and drainage to the property and any information of potential interest to buyers held by the Local Authority, such as planning decisions and road building proposals.Evidence of Title
These documents contain important information about the legal ownership of the property including a plan of the land being sold.Leasehold or Commonhold Documents (if applicable)
For leasehold properties you will need to provide documents such as a copy of the lease, details of any rules and regulations that apply and a summary of service charges. Commonhold properties will need to provide documents such as a title plan of the common areas and an official copy of the commonhold community
statement.
How much does a HIP cost?
For current pricing on a HIP with LMS, please see our HIPs pricing.