A seller can top up a pack voluntarily to include a full Home Condition Report. This report will contain an Energy Performance Certificate and information about the condition of each part of the home on a scale of 1-3 (where 1 is best) – advising the seller and buyer of any repairs needed and, if so, whether they are serious. This is a reliable report as it's carried out by Home Inspectors who are qualified, accredited and insured. Sellers offering full Home Condition Reports are more likely to speed up their sale and reduce the likelihood of buyers pulling out thanks to more information being available up-front and no unwanted surprises coming to light. The Government is working with HIP arrangers to encourage them to take-up the full Home Condition Report.
