As of 21st May 2010 you no longer need a Home Information Pack to openly market the sale of your property. The Government have suspended this legal requirement with immediate effect. If you are selling a property you do still legally need to have Energy Perfomance Certificate (EPC) or have commissioned one prior to openly marketing your property. The penalty for not providing one is £200.
As a property purchaser there are compulsory searches that are required. These are Local Authority Searches and if applicable a Coal Authority Mining Report. These are valid for 6 months. If your property purchase does not complete within this timeframe you will have to have the searches done again. At JMS Solicitors we are able to offer you a second set of compulsory searches at a reduced price. This will provide you with additional peace of mind and added value in not incurring the full cost again.
JMS Solcitors can supply you with Searches and Commercial and Residential EPCs usually within 24 hours of receiving instruction or gaining access to your property. Call us today to arrange your Search or EPC prices starting from £40.