Home Information Packs are now no longer required for a property going on to the market. To market a property from 21st May 2010 all that is required is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
An Energy Performance Certificate provides an energy rating for a home.  The EPC provides a rating of the property's energy efficiency and displays this as a graph, similar to those found on fridges and washing machines. It doesn’t look at the appliances, but rather the performance of the building itself in areas such as heating and lighting.   The ratings come on a scale of A-G, with A being the best rating. Most homes in the UK have a band D-E rating for both the Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact.  The EPC also outlines some ideas which help to improve the building’s energy performance. Implementing these can lead to lower energy bills, reduced carbon deposits and can make homes more attractive to potential buyers.   

 Who prepares the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
 Domestic Energy Assessors or Home Inspectors are people qualified to inspect and record information and data necessary for the EPC.  Among other things they will look at loft and wall insulation, boiler and heating systems, double glazing and lighting.