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Compulsory Documents
| Registered Company No. 6506463 | V.A.T. no. 927 6938 72 | Email: info@energyreporter.co.uk | Call (0151) 727 5235 |
• Home Information Pack Index
• Sale statement
• Local authority searches
• Evidence of title
• Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate.
Home Information Pack Index
The index lists the documents that are contained in the pack. It provides a checklist for pack
users and states why any documents are unavailable and what progress is being made to
obtain them. Any documents that are added to or removed from the pack should be recorded
in the index.
Energy Performance Certificate
The Energy Performance Certificate gives you a measure of the fuel cost used in your house
based on ‘standard occupancy’. It recommends energy efficiency measures that help you
reduce your fuel bills. The certificate shows you on a scale of A-G how energy efficient your
home is (similar to the ratings that exist for washing machines, fridges and new cars). It also
rates the CO2 emissions produced by your home. The rating does not penalise you for
having a larger property as it takes into account the size of the property, (rating it in terms of
an average square metre). The most efficient homes have a band A rating although there are
very few of them. The average property in the U.K. is band D or E for both ratings. The
ratings are based on the performance of the building and its services, such as heating and
lighting (rather than the domestic appliances within it). For a more detailed explanation of the
EPC click here
Sale Statement
The sale statement provides basic information about the property. It should include the name
of the current owner(s), the address of the property being sold, whether it is a flat or house,
whether it is freehold, commonhold or leasehold, whether it is registered or not, and whether
of not it is being sold with vacant possession. Other details may also be included in the
statement.
Local authority enquires / searches
These are searches that relate to your local authority. They include such information as
planning permissions granted, building regulations approvals and completions, listed building
consents, conservation area consents, road ownership and access details, any plans for
nearby traffic, road or rail schemes, public paths or byways, compulsory purchase orders,
contaminated land issues and whether or not the property is in a radon gas affected area.
Additional information may also be supplied (depending on your local authority). It is known as
‘local enquires’ and can be obtained directly from your local authority or from a personal
search company. (Always ensure that the personal search company that you use is 'Search
code' registered to give you additional protection).
Drainage and water enquiries
These enquiries include the provision and ownership of clean and foul water services to your
home and other pipes that may exist within or near your boundaries. It also provides
information about water pressure, drinking water and flooding issues. Additional information
may also be supplied (depending on your location and utility provider). It is known as the
‘Con29DW’ and must comply with current HIP regulations. It can be obtained directly from
your utilities provider.
Evidence of Title
These documents can be obtained from HM Land Registry. They include an official copy of
the title plan and an official copy of the register of title. Copies are available electronically as
a pdf and must be added to the home information pack. The title plan outlines the boundary
of your property on an ordinance survey map and the register of title includes the property
register, proprietorship register and typically, a charges register. These documents show that
the vendor is the property’s owner and has the right to sell it. They also illustrate changes
that may have occurred since the property was constructed. Other things that may be
included are: issues relating to any services that may be present, boundaries, rights of way
and covenants over the property.
Although most properties are registered at the land registry, some still remain unregistered or
are difficult to identify by their postal address. If you cannot find your property on the land
register online website you can apply for these documents by providing them with a plan
showing the location of the property and any land that it may have included within it.
Commonhold properties
If the property has a commonhold interest official copies of the title plan and the register
should be obtained for these areas. The land registry should also be able to provide you with
the ‘commonhold community statement’. Any rules, regulations or proposed amendments that
are not included in ‘commonhold community statement’ should be entered separately. Copies
of any bills and insurance details relating to the commonhold areas should also be entered.
The ‘commonhold association’ should have an appointed manager or agent to oversee the
commonhold areas, their contact details should be included. A summary of a programme of
work relating to the commonhold should also be included if available.
Leasehold properties
Leasehold properties should supply a copy of the lease and details of any rules, regulations
or proposed amendments that cannot be found in the lease. Copies of statements and
summaries relating to any service charges in the last three years should be included.
Payments for service charges in the last year should be included. Building and personal injury
insurance details for the last year should be included. Any requests for ground rent in the last
year should be included. The contact details of the lease holder and the contact details of
any managing agent should be included. A summary of a programme of work relating to the
building in which the property is situated should also be included if available.
To find out what optional documents may be included in the pack click here
• Sale statement
• Local authority searches
• Evidence of title
• Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate.
Home Information Pack Index
The index lists the documents that are contained in the pack. It provides a checklist for pack
users and states why any documents are unavailable and what progress is being made to
obtain them. Any documents that are added to or removed from the pack should be recorded
in the index.
Energy Performance Certificate
The Energy Performance Certificate gives you a measure of the fuel cost used in your house
based on ‘standard occupancy’. It recommends energy efficiency measures that help you
reduce your fuel bills. The certificate shows you on a scale of A-G how energy efficient your
home is (similar to the ratings that exist for washing machines, fridges and new cars). It also
rates the CO2 emissions produced by your home. The rating does not penalise you for
having a larger property as it takes into account the size of the property, (rating it in terms of
an average square metre). The most efficient homes have a band A rating although there are
very few of them. The average property in the U.K. is band D or E for both ratings. The
ratings are based on the performance of the building and its services, such as heating and
lighting (rather than the domestic appliances within it). For a more detailed explanation of the
EPC click here
Sale Statement
The sale statement provides basic information about the property. It should include the name
of the current owner(s), the address of the property being sold, whether it is a flat or house,
whether it is freehold, commonhold or leasehold, whether it is registered or not, and whether
of not it is being sold with vacant possession. Other details may also be included in the
statement.
Local authority enquires / searches
These are searches that relate to your local authority. They include such information as
planning permissions granted, building regulations approvals and completions, listed building
consents, conservation area consents, road ownership and access details, any plans for
nearby traffic, road or rail schemes, public paths or byways, compulsory purchase orders,
contaminated land issues and whether or not the property is in a radon gas affected area.
Additional information may also be supplied (depending on your local authority). It is known as
‘local enquires’ and can be obtained directly from your local authority or from a personal
search company. (Always ensure that the personal search company that you use is 'Search
code' registered to give you additional protection).
Drainage and water enquiries
These enquiries include the provision and ownership of clean and foul water services to your
home and other pipes that may exist within or near your boundaries. It also provides
information about water pressure, drinking water and flooding issues. Additional information
may also be supplied (depending on your location and utility provider). It is known as the
‘Con29DW’ and must comply with current HIP regulations. It can be obtained directly from
your utilities provider.
Evidence of Title
These documents can be obtained from HM Land Registry. They include an official copy of
the title plan and an official copy of the register of title. Copies are available electronically as
a pdf and must be added to the home information pack. The title plan outlines the boundary
of your property on an ordinance survey map and the register of title includes the property
register, proprietorship register and typically, a charges register. These documents show that
the vendor is the property’s owner and has the right to sell it. They also illustrate changes
that may have occurred since the property was constructed. Other things that may be
included are: issues relating to any services that may be present, boundaries, rights of way
and covenants over the property.
Although most properties are registered at the land registry, some still remain unregistered or
are difficult to identify by their postal address. If you cannot find your property on the land
register online website you can apply for these documents by providing them with a plan
showing the location of the property and any land that it may have included within it.
Commonhold properties
If the property has a commonhold interest official copies of the title plan and the register
should be obtained for these areas. The land registry should also be able to provide you with
the ‘commonhold community statement’. Any rules, regulations or proposed amendments that
are not included in ‘commonhold community statement’ should be entered separately. Copies
of any bills and insurance details relating to the commonhold areas should also be entered.
The ‘commonhold association’ should have an appointed manager or agent to oversee the
commonhold areas, their contact details should be included. A summary of a programme of
work relating to the commonhold should also be included if available.
Leasehold properties
Leasehold properties should supply a copy of the lease and details of any rules, regulations
or proposed amendments that cannot be found in the lease. Copies of statements and
summaries relating to any service charges in the last three years should be included.
Payments for service charges in the last year should be included. Building and personal injury
insurance details for the last year should be included. Any requests for ground rent in the last
year should be included. The contact details of the lease holder and the contact details of
any managing agent should be included. A summary of a programme of work relating to the
building in which the property is situated should also be included if available.
To find out what optional documents may be included in the pack click here
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