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Home Information Packs (HIP's)

HIP's have been introduced to provide house buyers with up-front information without incurring any expense, so that they can make an informed decision to purchase based on the information contained within the packs and help avoid any unpleasant surprises.

  1. Do I need a Home Information Pack?
  2. Do I have to wait until I have my HIP before placing my property on the market?
  3. What are the contents of a HIP?
  4. Where can I get one?

  1. Do I need a Home Information Pack?

    2. It is a legal requirement to have a HIP for all domestic homes that are placed on the open market for sale from in England and Wales as from 31st December 2007.

    However you may not need a HIP if you meet the following exemptions;-

    • Properties with 4 or more Bedrooms - if your property was placed for sale on the open market before 1st Aug 2007 and has been on the market continuously since.
    • Properties with 3 Bedrooms - if your property was placed for sale on the open market before 10th Sept 2007 and has been on the market continuously since.
    • Properties not advertised on the open market (e.g. sale to member of the family).
    • Non-residential properties.
    • Seasonal and holiday accommodation.
    • Mixed sales (e.g. shop with flat).
    • Right to buy and similar sales.
    • Sales of portfolios of properties.
    • Properties not being sold with completely vacant possession.
    • Unsafe properties and properties to be demolished.
    • New homes built under Part L of the Building Regulations 2006 (these will be brought in by a separate commencement order in due course).

    As the property owner you are responsible for ensuring that you have ordered your HIP before the property is placed onto the market for sale, failure to comply with the Home information Pack Regulations 2006 can result in a fine.

  2. Do I have to wait until I have my HIP before placing my property on the market?

    3. No. As soon as you have ordered your HIP you can place your property on the market for sale.

  3. What are the contents of a HIP?

    4. The Pack must contain the following:

    • Home Information Pack Index.
    • An Energy Performance Certificate, rating the property on a scale of A to G and an Energy graph.
    • Sale Statement.
    • Standard Searches.
    • Evidence of title.
    • Additional information for Leasehold etc. sales where appropriate.

    Additional documents which can be included are:

    • Home Condition Report, similar to a survey.
    • Legal Summary.
    • Guarantees and warranties.
    • Other searches.
    • Home use/contents forms.

  4. Where can I get one?

Most estate agents will provide HIPs on the condition that you use their agency service. If you later wish to find a new agent, you may need to buy a new HIP as they may own it an not you!

HIPs from 3up2down will be owned by you so you have total control and flexibility on how you market your property they are also compliant with the HIP Code.

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