What is HIPs?

What is HIPS?

HIPS - the Home Information Pack - is a collection of search information and other documents. If it is required, it must be ordered before a property can be put onto the market. The pack should not be older than three months when the property is first put onto the market and is valid for six months.
Currently, a seller does not need to provide a HIPs. It is intended that HIPs will be phased in from August 2007, and will initially apply only to larger properties. Some Estate Agents are already offering HIPs.

The Home Information Pack will contain:

Index
The property's title documents
Energy Performance Certificate
Sale Statement
Local Authority and drainage searches

If the property is a leasehold, then the pack must also include:

A copy of the lease
Building insurance policy
Contact details for the landlord or management
Any legal details of the leasehold
Any regulations that apply
Recent service accounts and charge receipts

If you need or want a HIP you may order one here List of Searches

You do not need to order a HIP from a HIP provider. So long as you have the required searches, you have sufficient information to sell your property.

Your solicitor, conveyancer or estate agent will organise the HIP for you.

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