Did you know that you need a Home Information Pack for all homes put on the market on or after 14 December 2007? The responsibility of ensuring a property has a valid hip lay with the party marketing it. In most cases, this will either be the seller or their estate agent. Therefore, if you are using www.UKHousing.com private seller’s service, the responsibility is with the private seller.

Exceptions:

Homes meeting these descriptions and put on the market before these dates will not need a pack:

1 August 2007 – homes with four or more bedrooms

10 September 2007 – homes with three bedrooms

14 December 2007 – homes with two bedrooms or fewer

You do not need a Home Information Pack for:

• Properties where there is no marketing (e.g sale to member of your family)
• Non-residential properties
• Seasonal and holiday accommodation
• Mixed sales (e.g. shop with flat)
• Right to buy and similar sales
• Sales of portfolios of properties
• Properties not being sold with completely vacant possession
• Unsafe properties and properties to be demolished

More information can be found here