HIPS INFORMATION

What does HIP stand for?
HIP stands for Home Information Pack

What is a HIP?
A HIP is a series of pieces of information about a property being offered for sale.

What is in a HIP?
The HIP contains the key documents that are usually required when properties are bought and sold:

Compulsory documents

• Index (a list of the contents of the pack)
• Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Statement of sale
• Evidence of title
• Standard searches
• If the property in question is leasehold, the pack will contain information about the lease and the Management of the building
• If the property in question is commonhold, the pack will contain information about the commonhold

Optional documents

• A Home Condition Report (HCR)
• A legal summary
• Guarantees and warranties
• A home use form
• A home contents form

What is an Energy Performance Certificate? (EPC)
EPCs are a way of assessing how energy efficient a given property currently is and how this could be improved . A Waterfords Qualified Energy Assessor visits the property and assesses areas such as construction, heating and hot water systems, windows, insulation and controls systems. Properties will then be graded from A (the most energy efficient) to G in much the same way as fridges and washing machines are currently. The EPC will also make recommendations for cost-effective improvements that could be made to help cut fuel bills and carbon emissions.

How do I get a HIP?
Very Simple !, If you instruct us to sell your property, we will complete the necessary paperwork and organise the HIP on your behalf with a professional HIP Provider.

I still have questions, where can I find out more information?

The Government website is a useful source of information or alternatively contact a Waterfords branch and we will be happy to take you through any questions or queries you may have.

WATERFORDS – THE HOME INFORMATION PEOPLE