HIP contents
The Home Information Pack contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know. Home Information Packs including Energy Performance Certificates have been implemented on a phased basis which started on 1 August 2007.
Properties marketed for sale from 14 December 2007 in England and Wales need a Home Information Pack.
For sellers, providing a Pack upfront should reduce the likelihood of any nasty surprises in the selling process that could delay the sale, as buyers will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing their home.
For buyers, the Pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge.
Compulsory items
The following compulsory documents must be included in a Home Information Pack.
Home Information Pack Index
Energy Performance Certificate
Sale statement
Standard searches
Property Information Questionnaire
Evidence of title Additional information for leasehold and commonhold sales, where appropriate.
From 6/4/09, most of the HIP, apart from local authority and drainage & water searches must be complete before the property is marketed.
For sellers Exemptions HIP contents Sample HIP Sale statement
EPC Sample EPC Land regsitry title Local searches Drainage & water
Leasehold info Buyer guide Property advice Links Glossary Other services