A Home Information Pack (HIP) is required by law prior to marketing a property for sale. These will generally be ordered on your behalf by your Conveyancer or Estate Agent.

What is in the packs?

• A number of documents, some compulsory (required) and some optional (authorised)
• Required documents include a HIP index, sale statement, evidence of title or information related to unregistered land, commonhold or leasehold information where relevant, a copy of the new home warranty where relevant, Local Authority searches, CON29DW drainage and water enquiry, Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Optional documents include home contents and home-use forms, other searches including environmental and coal, and liabilities to repair and maintain buildings

How will HIPs benefit me?

• They'll speed up the home selling process - making essential information easily accessible to potential buyers so they can make purchase decisions faster
• The documents in a HIP can help avoid sales falling through by dealing with any potential issues before they arise
• The PIQ provides useful information to potential buyers such as council tax and utility service charges information
• Optional documents can help sell your property by presenting positive home information, although they're not legally necessary

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