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Home Informtion Packs

b21playa
b21playa Posts: 80 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi all

Need some info on this, Is it a requirement to get one?

Thing is I buying a house off my parents so dont really want it

THanks

Comments

  • Swipe
    Swipe Posts: 6,155 Forumite
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    As far as I know, they are only needed if a property is marketed. I don't think they are required for a private sale.
  • b21playa
    b21playa Posts: 80 Forumite
    Swipe wrote: »
    As far as I know, they are only needed if a property is marketed. I don't think they are required for a private sale.

    Just what I want to hear.

    If anyone can confirm, that would be great
  • Robert_Sterling_3
    Robert_Sterling_3 Posts: 7,112 Forumite
    I also think it is required only if a house is marketed and not if it a private sale.
    ...............................I have put my clock back....... Kcolc ym
  • hamblettamaud
    hamblettamaud Posts: 224 Forumite
    home information packs. what a complete waste of time and money anyway. i bought my house WITHOUT one, even though it was a legal obligation that one be supplied. would a HIP have affected anything i do in my house one iota? no, it would not.

    the above is my own opinion. ignore if inclined.
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,082 Forumite
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    I can't be bothered to find the link to it but the Govenrnment 'Communities' website has all the info there. If you are buying privately, the house has never been marketed and therefore no HIP is required. I promise :)
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • b21playa
    b21playa Posts: 80 Forumite
    Thanks all

    Much appreciated

    Just now to see which type of mortgage to get
  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,986 Forumite
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    Thats correct. You do not need one if there as been no marketing. Thia is taken from the Government sitesales to a family member, neighbour or friend where no marketing has taken place
    non-residential properties
    properties limited by law for use as holiday accommodation or occupation for less than 11 months per year
    mixed sales, eg a shop with a flat
    right to buy and similar sales
    sales of property portfolios
    properties sold without complete vacant possession, eg with a sitting tenant who will remain living in the property after the sale
    unsafe properties and properties for demolition
  • Robert_Sterling_3
    Robert_Sterling_3 Posts: 7,112 Forumite
    hamblettamaud wrote: »
    i bought my house WITHOUT one, even though it was a legal obligation that one be supplied. would a HIP have affected anything i do in my house one iota? no, it would not.

    The seller, the seller's solicitor and the Estate Agent and the Mortgage Company might have been negligent in allowing a sale without a HIP if one was needed.
    ...............................I have put my clock back....... Kcolc ym
  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,986 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    And you may have saved some money.
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