ALLOW US TO ORGANISE YOUR HIP FOR YOU
From 14th December 2007, sellers need to commission a Home Information Pack (HIP) before putting their property up for sale. The HIP currently includes the following:
• Energy Performance Certificate
• Home Information Pack index
• Sale statement
• Evidence of title (deeds or Land Registry search)
• Local and drainage-&-water searches
• Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate.
The pack can optionally include the following:
• Home Condition Report
• Home use/contents forms
• Legal summary
• Other searches
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required by recent legislation from the EU directive. An
EPC can only be provided by a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor or Home Inspector. THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN!
How to prepare for an energy assessment
The inspection of your property will be as non-invasive possible SO PLEASE DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE INSPECTION IT TAKES ABOUT ONE HOUR AND YOU WILL HARDLY KNOW WE ARE THERE!. The energy assessor will look into your loft space; check the details of your heating system; to note the presence or absence of double-glazing, the hot water cylinder, and other energy-saving devices. The overall dimensions of the property are measured, and the assessor will take notes and photographs, which are used solely to support any findings or decisions he makes about the property. There is no requirement for the property owner to make any special preparations for the inspection, other than to keep children and animals clear, for obvious safety reasons. Access to the electric meter will be required to check whether there is a single or dual tariff available.
The presence of a loft ladder is not necessary, the inspector will have his own ladder, and torch with him. Our assessors use a laser measuring devices, during the use of which he will ask everyone to stay clear.
The assessor will carry an official identity card with him, and should present you with a copy of his complaints procedure, should there be anything that causes the homeowner concern.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the assessor will show what he has done, and can answer questions about the next steps.