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Grand Designs Live
Looking back
Who? Peter and Christine Benjamin.
When? Planning was submitted in August 2004, permission obtained in November 2004, building completed in May 2006.
High point? ‘When the frame went up and we suddenly realised what an enormous amount
of glass there would be; there was an immediate sense of the amazing proportions of the whole house.'
Low point? ‘There was no low point; we enjoyed it all,' say Peter and Christine, although there was a moment of concern when they realised one Friday that they had forgotten to order scaffolding and the timber frame was due to be erected the next Monday. Luckily a local firm saved the day.
Home Information Packs
How long is it valid for?
It’s valid for 12 months from the issue date, but a local search is only valid for three months so it will need to be updated.
What happens if don’t have one?
You can be fined £200 per day for every day the pack is not available.
How much do they cost?
A pack for an average home will cost in the region of £250-350.
Where can I get one?
You can get one from an estate agent, solicitor, specialist pack provider, or compile it yourself.
Will newly built homes need one?
Yes. When a home is not completed and is marketed as off-plan, it will still need a HIP, but because it won’t have a full Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), a Predicted Energy Assessment will be acceptable.
