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Home Information Packs HIP’s
Evidence and Warranties
The home information pack also requires the home seller to produce
documentation supporting any changes to the property, for example a home
extension, new garage or conservatory. Evidence of planning permission
consent for some types of extension may be required, such as builder’s
warranties for home extensions & NHBC for new build properties.
In addition evidence of title for the property is required. For a full
explanation of documents that are required to be produced in a HIP – see
home information pack info.
Home Information Packs HIPS & Estate Agents
Some estate agents can offer a complete HIP service for home sellers by
compiling the home pack for the seller, however, some may not be able to
provide a complete pack for two reasons.
1. Home Condition Report (HCR) – This optional part of a HIP must
contain a detailed report of the property’s condition with regard to
exterior/interior construction of a building which will list any defects
noted with respect of the property and the services connected to it. This
type of home survey must be carried out by a qualified chartered surveyor
for this purpose. A home inspector (or HI) can also supply this report but
must be trained and have received DipHi accreditation.
2. Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) – These certificates can only
be issued by a qualified inspector (DipDEA) who has undergone training by
an approved ABBE DEA assessment centre, which has been approved by a
government accredited body for the issue of energy related Standard
Assessment Procedure (SAP) ratings. A Home Inspector or HI can also issue
EPC’s.
Home Information Pack - Can I create my own HIP – DIY HIPS?
Yes. All of the Home Information Pack documentation can be obtained by do-it-yourself
methods. The standard legal documentation and searches that you will
require are outlined in home information pack
info.
An EPC is a requirement for the pack, Home Inspection Professionals will
be happy to provide a quote to survey your home and provide the energy
certificate. We cover the whole of Nottinghamshire and operate 7 days a
week, so we can agree on a date and time of your choice. We also offer
free advice and tips to help you save money, and make fuel bills cheaper.
Energy Performance Certificates
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Every home that is marketed for sale must have an EPC (Energy Performance
Certificate) which details a home’s energy performance.
In order to
issue a certificate it is necessary to conduct a survey of the property
either by a qualified DEA (Domestic Energy Assessor) or a Home Inspector
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An EPC provides a rating for your home in its present condition and also a
rating for its potential if certain energy saving improvements are
undertaken. The overall assessment is based on a sliding scale of A to F,
where A is the highest level (i.e. most energy efficient) and G (less
energy efficient). To simplify the rating scales a similar method to that
used for home appliances (e.g. fridges, freezers etc) was adopted.
Typical ratings are shown below for energy and environmental assessment.
There are many factors to consider when calculating the ratings for an EPC
for every home, as each house is different.
The basic criteria for assessment include:
Building Construction
Age of construction
Number of windows and type
Volumetric calculation of all floors
Method of heating and controls used
Levels of insulation (lofts and walls)
Thermal properties of adjacent buildings
Heat losses
Fixed lighting efficiency
Renewable energy sources
The factors detailed above are noted, and, using computer software an
overall energy performance rating can be obtained, together with
recommendations for improvement where required.
Once completed, the EPC can be delivered to the homeowner, and/or, their
representative, for inclusion in the home information pack (HIP).
How long is an EPC valid for?
The certificate is valid for as long as the new homeowner remains in the
property before moving again, or in the case of the same property coming
back on the market again in the future, then another energy assessment
would be required, or 10 years from the date of the original
certificate’s inception date whichever is sooner.
Home Information Packs - Landlords and Tenants
Currently a landlord who rents a property to a tenant can voluntarily
carry out an energy assessment for the production of an EPC on the
property that they own.
From October 2008 it will be mandatory for an energy assessor to conduct a
survey of the rented property for the production of an EPC. This must be
carried out whenever there is a change of tenancy, so that the new
occupiers can obtain energy assessment details before applying for the
tenancy. The landlord/owner of the property would bear the cost of the EPC.
Estimates suggest that there are approx. 2.5 million homes in the rental
sector which would be affected by this legislation. Also see Commercial Guide
Some types of property are exempt from HIPs and EPC’s see exemptions.
For landlords who own property that is rented to tenants, an EPC is
required from October 2008 for more information refer to Landlords
EPC
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