Home Information Pack (HIP)
This is the Pack that legally requires and includes: the EPC, evidence of title, an index, standard searches (i.e. local authority enquiries & drainage & water search) and leasehold documentation where appropriate. The company is a member of the Independent Pack Providers Association (IPPA) which is acknowledged as having the highest standards for auditing in the Industry.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
This is a European Directive and is a legal requirement of the HIP. It is an important tool in the fight against global warming. An EPC is also legally required on rental properties upon a change of tenancy and lasts for 10 years.
The EPC tells you how energy efficient the property is by collecting data which includes the age of the property and any extensions, construction, insulation and relevant appliances. The property will be given a rating on a scale of A-G with the most efficient in band A (like a fridge rating). It will also give recommendations on ways to improve the efficiency, save money and help the environment.
One of our licensed Domestic Energy Assessors or Home Inspectors will assess your property using RdSAP methodology which is the Government approved standardised system for Energy surveys on existing dwellings. They will explain the procedure and answer your queries. The survey is non invasive and can take between ½-1 ½ hours.
Home Condition Report (HCR)
This is paid for by the seller and includes an EPC. It is the 21st Century solution for a pre-marketing survey that requires the Home Inspector to give objective condition ratings in plain English. It avoids the criticism of other forms of survey that hide behind jargon and regular recommendations to call in a specialist. It is also the only condition report that is authorised to be included in the HIP. The report is prepared in an easily understood format and is an excellent marketing tool to have available. It gives potential purchasers a transparent and concise appraisal of the properties condition.
Home Condition Survey (HCS)
This is a condition survey for purchasers and is modelled closely on the HCR. It has all the attributes of the HCR with the added benefit of photographs. It is insured against professional negligence and also includes an insurance building replacement valuation.
To find out more or to place a booking,
please contact MyInspector on:
Phone: 020 8441 9038
Email: info@myinspector.co.uk