Hip s The Full Story
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Hips: The Full Story
Overview
Homeowners will soon face stricter rules around selling their properties. They will have just three months to sell their homes or be required to re-issue the Seller’s Information Pack, costing an additional £1,000 for an average semi-detached home. This is on top of the initial £1,000 already spent.
This article aims to clarify the recently released details on Home Information Packs (HIPs).
The New HIP Requirements
Starting June 2007, all sellers must provide a dossier with essential information about their property. While ministers estimate that this will cost around £776, experts argue it will be closer to £1,000, based on an average semi-detached home.
What's Included?
The dossier must include:
- Property searches
- Deeds
- Property description
- Energy efficiency rating
What's Missing?
However, several critical items are missing, including:
- Access rights
- Ground stability
- Natural subsidence
- Mining effects
- Flood risks
- Radon gas contamination
- Telecommunications links
Even with these packets, buyers borrowing over 80% of the property value will still need to pay for independent valuations.
The Time Constraint
The three-month rule poses additional challenges:
- Mortgage lenders will not approve funds for HIPs older than three months.
- If a property is off the market for more than 28 days during this period, a new HIP is required. This rule is waived if the break relates to an ongoing sale.
Failure to supply a HIP when marketing a property privately, even through a sign in the garden, could result in a £200 daily fine.
Reactions and Concerns
A Tory spokesman criticized the packs as costly, flawed, and risky, emphasizing the lack of essential safety information like flood risks.
The Law Society also expressed concerns over the scheme's integrity, pointing out that there's no requirement for the HIP's information to be verified by sellers. They suggest a warning should inform buyers about the substantial risks and commitments involved.
Financial Implications
The VAT generated from these packs could bring in £111 million annually, leading to accusations that the government is introducing another stealth tax.
Conclusion
Whether for better or worse, it seems that HIPs are here to stay, bringing both challenges and financial implications for homeowners.
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