Home Information Packs
Home Information Packs (HIPs) were launched in August 2007.
Since December 2007 they have been a compulsory part of the sale for all residential property in England and Wales.
The seller of the property must obtain a HIP before the property can be put on the market for sale.
A HIP contains the following information:
Basic Information- Energy Performance Certificate (confirms current CO2 emissions of the property)
- Sale Statement (address of the property, tenure and current owner of the property)
- Land Registry – Individual Register (the address of the property, who owns it and charges held over the property)
- Land Registry – Title Plan
- Local Land Charges Register
- Standard Enquiries of Local Authority
- Drainage & Water Enquiries (water & sewerage questions & answers)
If you require a HIP please complete the form below and an adviser will contact you to arrange.