Home Information Packs (HIPS)

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As of 21 May 2010, homes which are put on the market for sale will no longer require a HIP.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will still be required. It is the responsibility of the Seller to commission the EPC prior to any marketing of their property, although marketing may commence before the EPC is received.

Any home which was marketed up to and including 20 May 2010 will still require a HIP.

The Home Information Pack (HIP) was introduced in 2007 and contains information about a property – energy efficiency, boundaries and planning permissions.

The following compulsory documents must be included in a HIP:

• Index (HIP contents)
• Energy performance certificate (see our separate EPC page for details)
• Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ)
• Evidence of Title
• Sale Statement (summarising terms of sale)
• Searches (local authority enquiries and a drainage & water search).

 Plus, if the property is leasehold:

• A copy of the lease

The following documents are also needed:

- The Index
- Title Documents
- Sale Statement
- Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ)
- Energy Performance Certificate.

Our assessors and administrators can ensure your requirements are managed to reduce your administrative and financial burdens.

For further advice and details of how we can assist you, please contact us.