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Information Packs (HIPs)
A Home Information
Pack (HIP) is the name given to a pack of information
that all home owners are required to have before
placing their property on the market.
From 6th April 2009 the documents required to
be in a HIP are:
- Index listing
contents of the HIP (and noting if any required
documents are missing – or stating that
they are all present).
- PIQ (Property
Information Questionnaire) – this is completed
by the seller
- EPC (Energy Performance
Certificate)
- Statement of sale
– summarises terms of sale (usually from
the estate agent)
- Title documents
- Copy of lease
(where applicable)
- Standard searches
A HIP is needed by
anyone marketing a property for sale. It is a
legal requirement and must be made available to
potential buyers.
Home Information
Packs (HIPs) are designed to bring information
upfront to increase certainty and inform buyers
about a property before they incur costs. Informed
choice by buyers at the start of the process will
help reduce delays later on and reduce wasted
time for sellers.
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