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)
Title Information
  • Land Registry – Individual Register (the address of the property, who owns it and charges held over the property)
  • Land Registry – Title Plan
Search Report
  • Local Land Charges Register
  • Standard Enquiries of Local Authority
  • Drainage & Water Enquiries (water & sewerage questions & answers)

PDF icon View an example of a HIP here (opens new window)

If you require a HIP please complete the form below and an adviser will contact you to arrange.
First Name
Surname
Date of Birth
Daytime Contact No.
Mobile Tel No.
Home Tel No.
Email Address
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Post Code
City/Town
Country
Address of Property for sale



When do you plan for your property to go on the market
Other Info

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