What's in a Home Information Pack?

The Home Information Pack (HIP) contains important information that buyers and sellers need to know.

Benefits for sellers

For sellers, providing a pack upfront should reduce the likelihood of any surprises in the selling process that could delay the sale, buyers will be able to make more informed decisions about purchasing their home.

Benefits for buyers

For buyers, the pack provides essential information about properties they are considering buying, free of charge.

What does a Pack contain?

• Compulsory documents - for example, the evidence of title that proves it's yours to sell.
• Optional documents - such as the Home Condition Report which gives buyers a clear idea of what work, if any, needs to be done to the property.

Compulsory items

The following compulsory documents must be included;

• Home Information Pack Index
• Energy Performance Certificate
• Sale Statement
• Standard Searches
• Evidence of Title
• Additional information for leasehold and common-hold sales, where appropriate

Optional items

Some documents in the Home Information Pack are optional and include;

• Home Condition Report
• Legal summary
• Home use/contents forms
• Other documents
• Additional information for leasehold and common-hold sales, where appropriate