Following the early roll-out of home information packs in six selected locations across the UK some 700 pack have now been issued within the first months of the launch.

Over 60% of these also included the home condition report, which the government will no longer make compulsory when the national roll-out starts. In some trial locations up to 90% took the voluntary home condition report.

The early roll out in was launched by the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) in November and was supported by the government, who chose to follow AHIPP and carry out their area trials in the same six areas.

Mr Mole of North Shields, who has recently requested his pack through estate agent Fresh Property Centre said: “I have opted for a full pack, with the home condition report. I am keen for a quick sale and I believe that by having all of the information about my property upfront it will save time further down the line, as the buyer will be able to make a more informed decision from the offset.”

Kit Johnson, director of Kit Johnson Residential in Bath, who is taking part in the roll out said: “We are delighted to be offering our consumers an opportunity to sample the packs ahead of their mandatory introduction next June. We hope it will make the whole house buying and selling process more transparent - helping to speed up transactions which is what the consumer wants.”

The AHIPP roll out of packs in the next 12 locations is likely to fuel further demand with more consumers able to benefit from a pack ahead of the government’s June deadline.