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.

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